In my new work situation, I have to do two things at once. I’m really bad at it.
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Make Time For Creative Thinking
When I started writing in a truly serious, committed way, I was on maternity leave following the birth of my son. I stayed home with him for two years, and during that time, my creative spirit blossomed. I didn’t have hours and hours to write (naptimes were my friends) but I did have time and […]
How 5 Minutes Can Make Your Day 100% Better
I’ve had a pretty ordinary week, with a couple of extraordinarily productive days. Looking at which days were productive, and which were just average, helped me to see a pattern. I’ve recently started setting my alarm clock, even though Edwin’s an early riser and I don’t really need it. My rationale was that if I […]
Sometimes It’s Good To Complain
American psychology pushes us to be positive. We’re supposed to think positively, act with good intentions, and have gratitude for everything in our lives. But something that often gets missed in the psychobabble is the value of complaining. True, few people enjoy hearing others complain, particularly when haranguing for long stretches of time on one […]