A stack of books full of ideas, encouragement, and perspective for creative people (+free PDF) Today’s book recommendation topic is close to my heart. The past 6 years have been a creative revival for me. I’ve read stacks of books about the creative life but these are the ones I keep coming back to. In…
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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…
10 Book Recs for Effective Communication
Check out the recording from April Edwards’s live video: https://embracinghome.substack.com/p/10-book-recs-for-effective-communication One of my biggest fears in life is being misunderstood. When I encounter a situation where I communicated badly it is guaranteed I will spend a few days rehashing that interaction and second guessing the whole conversation. (Not necessarily a good thing… which is why…
My Writing Block & Overthinking – Creating the Free Book Guide
(Turns out, not as easy as I had thought it would be) When I first decided to offer a free printable guide alongside my book, I imagined it would be a quick, fun add-on. A helpful little bonus. Nothing too complicated. But once I sat down to actually make it? I got stuck. The whole…
15 Ways to Avoid Writing Work
I wouldn’t consider myself a procrastinator, but this list says otherwise… . Please feel free to share this post! Share Reflection Questions:What keeps you from your creative projects?How does daily life get in the way of your long-term goals? I would love to hear from you. Which one resonated with you the most? Now that…
Book Updates: Subtle Resistance
I can’t believe it’s here! I am prepping to launch my book! The story and behind-the-scenes peek at my publishing journey. The Story – It was Christmas morning. Wrapping paper and opened gifts littered the living room. The puppy was enjoying destroying a box stopping only to look up at the nearby cat watching with…
My Writing Spaces & Getting Creative Work Done
Here is a closer look, an insider’s view, into my writing life and creative work. > > > The Short Answer = lots of places 😜 Here is a closer look (an insider’s view) into my writing life and creative work. I hope that is sparks some of your own creativity. The key to making…
Creativity, Burnout, & Seasons of Writing
How I am finding inspiration in the quiet moments of burnout recovery and hoping to rediscover the joy of creativity after hitting pause. This fall as we started back to our school lessons and the schedule shifted, I felt my creativity drop. It was a subtle shift that happened over a month or so when…
Feeling Like a Weirdo – Journaling in Public
This pivotal moment taught me that intrusive thoughts don’t have to win. I can choose subtle resistance by shaping my productivity on my own terms. My Story – I sat alone at a table by the window in a local taco restaurant. I had just dropped off my daughter at dance class and I had…
Why I Write & Developing My Writing Process w/Joanna Bischoff
Learn how my writing journey started and how I developed a unique process that ignites my creativity and passion for storytelling. Along the way, I’ll share practical tips for your writing life. I stood in the parking lot as the sun was setting behind a few trees that cast long shadows. A friend from the…