Slow and Steady

I keep wanting to dive headfirst into new writing ideas, but I keep reminding myself that I need to develop a regular schedule with my current writing ideas. I’m not trying to step all over my own creativity, but I am trying to follow through on my original plans. That’s why my notebook is soContinueContinue reading “Slow and Steady”

Keep the Notebook Handy

I keep my hedgehog notebook close by at all times. It’s an adorable little journal with tiny little hedgehogs all over the cover, but that’s not the point. I keep it within reach all the time because I never know when inspiration will hit. If you are a writer, this is already second nature toContinueContinue reading “Keep the Notebook Handy”

Behind the Scenes

What you don’t know can slow you down. That’s a lesson that I have learned this year as I have begun positioning myself to earn income online while revving up my blogging. I know what I want to do, but there’s no handy how-to manual for “Side Hustles 101.” There are some fantastic bloggers andContinueContinue reading “Behind the Scenes”

What Is Your “Why”? **

The modern workplace has had a major overhaul since 2020, and that has allowed many of us to consider alternatives to traditional work schedules and practices. Personally, I’m a “schedule” person so I haven’t minded a traditional work schedule in the past, but as I get older, the things that matter to me have shifted.ContinueContinue reading “What Is Your “Why”? **”

What to Say, What to Say? Thoughts on Explaining a Career Transition **

Every year during the holidays, I enjoy attending the annual family Christmas gathering to see how everyone is doing. I thoroughly enjoy seeing every family member and savor every bite of food. The older I get, the more it means to me. I come from a long line of proud, strong, blue-collar workers, and myContinueContinue reading “What to Say, What to Say? Thoughts on Explaining a Career Transition **”