(free PDFs) and tips for subtle resistance to our tech-obsessed culture Maybe is my 90’s teen years or my love for tangible tools, but I have always been a bit more analog than those around me. When I leave the house I consider it a form of subtle resistance to our tech obsessed culture to…
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Softer Ways of Slowing Down in a World That Won’t
What I do when responsibilities pile up and my body finally says “enough.” And how I process the hard or unusual, and create space to breathe again. Is it possible to slow down when life keeps going? Yes. I think we can. Will it be difficult? Yes. It will be strange to some people and…
From Mental Fog to Focus – Making Space for Clarity
Mental fog isn’t failure. It’s a signal. A chance to slow down, make space, and remember what really matters. So many of us are overcome with mental fog on a regular basis that it has become the new normal. When did we all agree that adult life would mean being stressed out, pushed to the…
My January Personal Curriculum Plans
In past Januarys, I have felt all the feels. This month is so full of potential (and sometimes disappointment). There have been years in the past when I been in the different January extremes. I have felt overwhelmed by grief, or plowed over by the insanity of the overly full Christmas season, or hopeful and…
Rhythms: Small Shifts That Steady My Autumn Days
Rhythms are patterns we follow as a way of doing something. I think of a rhythm as a soundtrack to the morning or afternoon. If I were in a movie, what music would be playing in the background? This post is a favorite from the blog archive. Enjoy! 💙 As I get into the habit…
Steam Trains, Slow Cookers, and my Productivity
How can we be highly productive in a way that works with our natural wiring? . ARE YOU A SLOW COOKER? But what if our obstacles have less to do with our energy levels and more to do with personality? What if we discover, after some self-reflection, that we take more time to adjust to…
What is Restful Productivity?
a book excerpt and some insight into my favorite life hack I am a ridiculously practical person. I enjoy reading stacks of productivity books and optimizing my schedule. But after I hit burnout I realized I was approaching things from an unrealistic perspective. That was when I discovered that I could take two opposites and…
Book Freebies – The Subtle Resistance Book Extras
➡️ All in one place for easy access. ✨Don’t miss the freebie magic! Alongside my new book Subtle Resistance, you can have free access to beautifully designed resources that help you turn inspiration into action—in your own way, at your own pace. These bonus materials were made to encourage you, spark small changes, and make…
My September Personal Curriculum
A recording from April Edwards’s live video – here is the link for the Substack post with the video. A quick tour of my personal curriculum basket and what I am focusing on this September (and honestly probably most of October). After writing this post about creating a personal curriculum, I felt convicted to create more…
Free Phone Wallpapers: Visual Reminders to Slow Down
🎉grab your book launch freebies . Make sure you are subscribed to get the other book launch freebies! Your phone is probably the thing you reach for the most. So why not let it remind you to slow down? I designed these phone wallpapers using quotes from Subtle Resistance—little visual breaths of air to interrupt…