For the first time in years, I completely drained that cup and this time I had no idea how to fill it back up. I tried my usual methods, start a new story, clean a space in my house, etc. Nothing worked, I was just drained. I realized it had to make one of the hardest decisions I’ve made in years…
Tag Archives: Productivity
How To Declutter Your Digital Life – Digital Tools Vs. Digital Distraction
I’ve been reading Cal Newport’s “Digital Minimalism” over the last few weeks. Like many people in their 30s, I started using social media in my early 20s and I’ve just continued to use it, without realizing how much digital clutter was making its way into my life. I did not realize the negative impact digitalContinue reading “How To Declutter Your Digital Life – Digital Tools Vs. Digital Distraction”
Trello – A Visual Way To Plan Your Productivity
I recently discovered a great new tool for productivity tracking called Trello that has helped me a ton! I still use my bullet journal as well, but I keep my monthly goals and planned projects on my Trello board as well so that way they’re just a click away when I’m working on various projects.Continue reading “Trello – A Visual Way To Plan Your Productivity”
How To Achieve Your Goals With An Accountability Buddy
Creative work can be isolating and it is easy to lose your motivation when you feel like you spend day in and day out working on your projects alone. Finding a friend or creative partner to help you stay on task is a great way to keep yourself motivated. I have had a few differentContinue reading “How To Achieve Your Goals With An Accountability Buddy”
5 Tools to Boost Your Productivity
After nearly 3 years of writing and working as a freelancer, I’ve found good tools that keep me productive are essential. I think these tools can be helpful to just about anyone, from writers and artists, to people who work in a more traditional job. Most of these are tools I have used for aContinue reading “5 Tools to Boost Your Productivity”
Why You Should Trade in New Year’s Resolutions and Set Goals Instead
One year ago, my best friend and I sat down and set goals for the year. She and I have spent the last three years or so encouraging and supporting each other toward our goals. I remember right around the time that she and I got serious about our work, a friend in our communityContinue reading “Why You Should Trade in New Year’s Resolutions and Set Goals Instead”
Productively Tools: RescueTime, Momentum, and Strict Workflow
If you are anything like me, you probably hop on the computer and at first you’re totally ready to write, but only after you check facebook. And tumblr. And several other sites that suck your time into the void, never to return. I won’t lie, I still do this, but I’ve found a few handyContinue reading “Productively Tools: RescueTime, Momentum, and Strict Workflow”
My Newly Discovered Productively Tools: Bullet Journaling
I’m a little behind on blogging because, as most of you know, I’m knee deep in working on my novel for NaNoWriMo. But I wanted to share some new tools I’ve started to use that are working wonders for me. If you’ve read my blog before, you know that I’m always seeking new ways to improveContinue reading “My Newly Discovered Productively Tools: Bullet Journaling”
The Taming of the Muse 