Have you ever taken a creative writing class? I remember mine; it was one of the only electives in high school. It wasn’t a “necessity”; nor was it a sure-fire resume builder. But it was my favorite, perhaps because of my temporary lack of concern for productivity. The creative writing teacher, Mr. Hackbarth, used prompts…
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Omit to Commit: Still Making a Community
Omit to Commit is all about the resources needed to opt into (and out of) behaviors, such as time, traditions (individual or group behaviors), trust, and treasures. By regularly making and breaking habits, life becomes more fulfilling and satisfying. I’m drafting a book called Omit to Commit, and in 2024, I’m posting research/your ideas/themes on…
Systems Review: Virtual Safe Space for Coffee Talks?
Virtual coffee talks are my jam: The shared space, often over caffeine and conversation, fosters connections. Something about the buzz of both the cup of joe and life talk just changes the dynamic. The convos often lead to bigger goals beyond catching up. Sometimes, they’re strategically just for that: Life-talking over coffee. While I (virtually)…
Omit to Commit: Sticky Notes Are Still Writing
Alternative title: Why I don’t edit sticky notes and why I’m still here, writing. Omit to Commit is all about the resources needed to opt into (and out of) behaviors, such as time, traditions (individual or group behaviors), trust, and treasures. By regularly making and breaking habits, life becomes more fulfilling and satisfying. I’m drafting a…
Goals Progress Report: February 2023
February flew by! While vulnerability was a theme for January, I tried to pay attention to the results of exposing and expressing my feelings. It was scary, but I feel fulfilled, as I’ve found space is key for me to actually feel the feelings. This virtual space is one way to share those feelings. Here…
Womxn in Progress: Amy Johnson
Every Wednesday in March 2022, I am sharing one #womxninprogress, detailing the work of a creative, inspiring womxn in my life. Click here to learn about these spotlights and/or submit a spotlight. Amy and I met in Milwaukee, WI when we both worked at the family fun center JB’s on 41. While our positions were…
Womxn in Progress: Marissa Postler
Every Wednesday in March 2022, I am sharing one #womxninprogress, detailing the work of a creative, inspiring womxn in my life. Click here to learn about these spotlights and/or submit a spotlight. I am so excited to share Marissa Postler with you! Marissa is a fellow lover of lists, music teacher, soulful singer, and city…
How to use your values to inspire creative entrepreneurship
When you’re first starting your own entrepreneurial journey as a creative, it’s good to know your physical goals. I know mine is to help 19 people shape their schedules to reignite creativity to their lives. Yours might be sustainably creating. Or selling your art, without a middleman or processing fees. But do you know your…
How the creative process is like picking raspberries
I take a lot of inspiration from my dad. He helped nurture my creativity. When I visited my parents’ home today, he and I picked raspberries. As we searched for the berries while snagging our legs and staining our clothes, we talked about the creative process, birthing a bountiful metaphor and the start of a…
Stop consuming social media, start creating!
I write a lot about the positives of creative habits: They make life more productive and meaningful, and the work is just a byproduct of that time. But sometimes… you get stuck. I’m no doctor, but I understand that over-consumption of too much media is not conducive to creativity or contentment. 1. Consumption breeds comparison….