by Doug Lewars It’s easy isn’t it? You wrote it so naturally you remember it. Such is not always the case. I’m reminded of a book I wrote some years ago. It’s a fantasy and a woman is killed and moved into something I refer to as the Midworld. Anyway, not knowing her […]
by Meg Dowell Should you write today? YES!
via 16 Reasons You Should Definitely Write Today (No Matter What) — A Writer’s Path
by ARHuelsenbeck In the YouTube ad for her MasterClass, Joyce Carol Oates says, “The great enemy of writing isn’t your own lack of talent; it’s being interrupted by other people. Constant interruptions are the destruction of the imagination.” Yeah, that’s true, but if you’ve ever struggled to find a block of time to […]
by Ryan Lanz We’ve all felt it at one time or another. The story loses its shine and you’re left with a half-completed story. Why does this happen, and how do you continue? For a lot of writers, this is the mid-point of the story, but truly, it can happen at any point. […]
by Rafal Reyzer You’ve heard that to become proficient at any specialized skill, you need at least 10,000 hours of deliberate practice. This view has been popularized by Malcolm Gladwell through his book The Outliers. The 10k rule has since been debunked, and we intuitively know that improvement doesn’t take so long. However, […]
via How to Apply the Principles of Fast Learning to Become a Better Writer — A Writer’s Path
2020 is not quite going the way we all expected… huh? So much has happened and it’s tough to focus on the things we set out with good intentions to give time to at the beginning of the year. Not only did COVID-19 disrupt our schedules, but now our hearts and minds are being tugged […]
When one engages in the act of deep listening, an act of paying attention to the interlocutor with empathy and appreciation, one gives agency to one’s interlocutor by giving them respect.
via Deep Listening: Engaging with Respect — Sociological Reasoning
Staying Active and Healthy as You Age Staying active and healthy is one way for you to prevent illnesses and take care of your body. For seniors 65 and above, something as routine as the common flu can progress into more serious illnesses such as bronchitis or pneumonia. However, by continuing to be active and […]
via Staying Active and Healthy as You Age — Professionals Health Connection
Welcome back everyone! Since so many of you loved my morning and night routines, I thought I’d post another routine, but this time something a bit more abstract. I come to you today with the perfect self care routine for ANYONE to enjoy. These are stressful times. Some people are stuck inside desperately trying to […]
via How To Create YOUR Perfect Self Care Routine: — Leaning Toward Banana Leaves
Let me confess this first; I wish someone would have told me to read these best books for college students when I was in college. I know, Most of the students don’t like reading books. You are blessed that you have the internet to get all the resources quickly. Most importantly, you are excited about […]
via 5 Best Books For College Students: Must-Read Before Graduation — BigBrainCoach
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