And the power of your pen Created using Leonardo AI As the sun sets and the world quiets down, it is time to reclaim your bedtime routine and instill it with creativity and self-reflection. Forget about mindlessly scrolling through social media or drowning in the sea of negativity that news shows offer. Instead, embrace the…

The power is in your pen. Journaling has so many wonderful benefits. The list of accomplishments are way too numerous to mention. But even the most dedicated of us can sometimes lose our way. As the days and weeks go by, the once steady five times a week practice fades into a weekly habit. There…

Has it happened to you? Of course everyone starts writing on Medium to make money. Ayodeji Awosika teaches to write down ten blog post ideas everyday. Then, I make a list of the things that I should accomplish that day. Any other thoughts that are rattling around in my head also goes into a notebook….

Unexpected cash on your computer? Image created by author I remember reading a short time ago, someone asked the question was there money lurking or hiding on your computer hard drive? That question stayed on my mind so I decided to do a little hard drive digging. In the download file, there was a folder…

Begin your own creative journey! Journaling began when I needed to way to deal with grief. My 46 year-old sister had an unexpected heart attack which left her family and two children devastated trying to navigate the world without her. She was my best friend and the one person I could talk to for hours…

3 timely prompts to help you along the way Start your journaling journey with prompts that excite your mind and unleash your creativity. These little gems of inspiration come in the form of questions, ideas, or suggestions, guiding you to thinking about various aspects of your life. Let your pen glide across the page as…

Why treating yourself with love should be your top priority. Have you heard the saying “you can’t pour from an empty cup?” It is the ultimate truth! Self-care is not some new age buzzword, but a vital practice for both men and women. My mother died at the age of 40 from an hereditary disease. I’ve…

Failure is not an option. I showed up for work on this fine Monday morning, ready to begin my workday when I heard something that changed my life. Before I could turn the computer on, the supervisor announced there was to be a meeting. “We’re closing this center down in 30 days.” “We no longer…

The retirement party was a blast! You said good-bye to your co-workers and old bosses. Sure, some people said they would keep in touch but you know they will continue to be busy with their own lives. You put your cardboard box in the car, you’re sitting wondering what’s next? But here’s the thing: you’re…

When I set my writing goals, I thought for sure I had a solid plan in place.Start writing on Medium, begin setting up a personal blog, figure out how to start an email list. To my surprise, it was not as solid as I had assumed. Because if it was solid, then I wouldn’t keep…