In a previous post on schedule changes, I mentioned hidden causes of burnout. This post is about that. First, I’ll continue the story that’s related to it; then, I’ll give you more information on burnout in general and end with a fabulous resource I recommend. Feeling burned out Six months later, my energy levels still […]
2 Great ways to find time to write more
This post is about two great ways to find time to write more. We’ve already covered one, which is theming our days. Here, we’ll talk about two others. One is batching. The other is delegating or dumping things off your plate. You really can find time to write more. Two more ways to find time […]
Refrigerator organization
Refrigerator organization might seem like an odd topic for a blog post, especially a post on a site about writing, editing, and publishing. What does that have to do with writing or other productivity? So much. Let me explain. Being organized—as long as it’s in a way that works well—saves a lot of time, effort, […]
Super Simple Meal Plan for the GFCF Corn-Free Keto Diet
My Super Simple Meal Plan for the GFCF Corn-Free Keto Diet has saved our lives so many times when it comes to having food we can actually eat. I love planning—or the idea of it, anyway. But implementing and sticking to plans . . . well, thank you, ADHD! I fall off the wagon so […]
FINCH Distribution of Goals for Success
What is the FINCH distribution of goals? You’ve probably heard of SMART goals, SMARTER goals, and maybe even SMARTEST goals, but have you heard of the FINCH distribution of goals? The acronym FINCH is one I made up to remind goal setters to set goals in all of the important areas of life. Why cover […]
Conquer decision fatigue 12 rules I use
What is decision fatigue? Also called decision-making fatigue, it’s being tired and overwhelmed by choices. This problem comes from having too many decisions to make, especially right in a row. According to some experts, the average American makes 35,000 decisions a day. Nearly 300 of those are just on food! Imagine. An editor has to […]
Put a finish line on it to secure your joy
It’s good to put a finish line on it, even when “it” is a good thing like volunteer work. Sometimes even things that we love are stressful for us. Being awake for too many hours a day, or driving too many miles—even for the best of causes—can put a strain on a person. On their […]
30 days of thankfulness
In years past, I’ve seen friends do 30 days of thankfulness in November. I liked what they posted, but never did it myself, because frankly my life was pretty crummy and I didn’t think I had much to be thankful for in the first place. I didn’t want to start it and then have to […]
Overcoming no matter what people or life do to you.
I was reading through some things at Platform University earlier, and then my blog post about my abusive mother and her death six months ago, and in my mind, those things mingled with something posted by my friend Derek Wittman. He said who you are is not the same as what you do. His clarifying […]
Reduce chances of getting sick
This post may be out of the ordinary for this blog, but that’s okay. It’s something that may help you stay productive as a writer, so here it is. As a parent of special-needs children, I always dreaded anyone in my family getting sick—we had enough to deal with already, and, really, who doesn’t? Reduce […]
