I read 100+ books a year & give myself permission to build a reading life around curiosity, enjoyment, and intentionality rather than guilt “Did Not Finish” It sounds so wimpy and feels shameful. A book DNF can be seen as a reader’s mistake, lack of attention, or an academic weakness. The requirement set by my…
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My September Personal Curriculum Plans
books, projects, and tiny adventures I’m saying yes to this month What is it about a new planner that is so wildly tempting to me?!? I don’t even want to admit how many times this August I have been standing in a store, holding a planner and thinking of all the ways “I could use…
My August Reading Recap
what I enjoyed reading & some travel photos One of my favorite parts of keeping a very relaxed personal curriculum is looking back before rushing into what’s next. I always think these recap posts will be about the books, but they usually end up being about my experiences and learning. This month was a exceptional…
Why Start a Hobby or Personal Curriculum?
You don’t have to overhaul your life to welcome in personal learning. note from April: Today I am pulling from several posts in my archives. Before the “Personal Curriculum” trend caught on, I was writing posts about finding joy in hobbies and learning that is just for enjoyment. So, while you are reading, feel free…
17 Ideas for a Quiet Time Refresh
Bible study tips and ways to grow in your faith a note from April: While I don’t typically share in detail about my faith here on my blog, a recent meeting in The Mind Gallery and serving as a leader at my church’s High School Summer Camp sparked a practical post to share with you…
My August Personal Curriculum Plans
what’s on my mind this month, favorite finds, & summer travel Not every month needs a dramatic fresh start. I almost made this month’s plan look very different but then I looked at my full calendar and my ambitious back-to-school goals. Yikes…! I remembered that the purpose of well-rounded planning is to keep my interest…
My July Reading Recap
Confessions, stories, & other books I added in this month . Some Favorites: 🎧Get It Done: How to Complete Your Dream Project by Gretchen Rubin — I found this freebie on Audible and it has been a fun way to get myself back into planning mode. I love that Gretchen Rubin weaves in how our…
My July Personal Curriculum Plans
A quick post with confessions & my reading list I was watching the 3rd Harry Potter movie with my son the other night and the scene with the night bus stuck with me. That is how my summer has felt so far. There is an odd reshaping that happens to our days and an unusual…
5-Min. Reading: 10 Non-Religious Books
A recording from April Edwards’s live video I love starting my day with a few minutes of reading. I pick books that will be friendly companions to my tired and slow moving brain. Often what I am looking for is something structured in a way that it is easy to read in short 5-10 minutes…
My #1 Tip for Personal Curriculum Progress
An overly busy and exhausting schedule will leave you with nothing but recovery needs. Because I am anti-gatekeeping and I love to be highly practical here is my main point right away… If the goal is adulthood where you feel alive, present, creative, and fully yourself… then you must make space for learning, reading, new…