I started my blog in 2017, do I expect my friends and family to read everything I write? No, I actually prefer they don’t read my blog. Six degrees of separation When I first started blogging, I had no idea who was going to read my stuff. It was a Read more…
Does birth order really matter? Or are they just stereotypes? Here are 5 stereotypes that aren’t true for the youngest in the family, Youngest Child Syndrome Back in the 1920s, psychologist Alfred Adler coined the term, “Youngest Child Syndrome”, detailing the negative and positive effects of birth order on a person’s Read more…
When you procrastinate, you’re putting your goals on hold. How I use my fears to stop procrastinating and start doing. When you procrastinate by reading how to stop procrastination I am the queen of procrastination. As a recovering perfectionist, I am notorious for coming up with the most creative reasons Read more…
Should a writer focus on writing high-quality articles or writing a ton? Does quality or quantity matter more? The question is fundamentally flawed. A writer’s dilemma The quality versus quantity debate is what tears a writer apart. You want to write a ton but you’re afraid the more you write and Read more…
Can you make money with self-published books? I have 3 and here are my lessons learned. I started blogging in 2017. At the time, I had no idea what I was doing. I signed up for a Blogger account and basically dumped my thoughts onto digital paper each week, hit Read more…
I’ve had my fair share of people-pleasing, trying to get people to like me. How I stopped doing this and started living life for myself. People-pleasing = low self-esteem From always saying yes, breaking promises with ourselves, sacrificing our values to help someone out, enabling toxic behaviours, keeping silent to Read more…
I’ve written on Medium for years and I never thought my partner earnings would increase to the 3 digits. Here are the 3 things I did to reach this. Humble beginnings with zero expectations I’ve been writing on Medium for over 3 years. At first, it started as just another Read more…
As a writer, it sucks when you get that email saying your article, proposal, or idea wasn’t accepted. How do I deal with the rejection so that I can quickly move on and keep writing? You’ve probably heard the wise saying, “It’s not a rejection; it’s a redirection.” Okay, sure Read more…
What motivates us to want to write? It’s about asking ourselves tough questions. What does motivation mean to me? Why do I want to write? A writer’s block, burnout, and a lack of creativity are just some of the common struggles a writer experiences during the week. Pile on some Read more…
It can seem daunting to submit to publications. Will they accept or reject? Either way, it’s a valuable lesson that’s made me a better writer. Self-publishing is rewarding but… I’ve been blogging since 2017 and it’s been quite the experience to put words onto digital paper, sharing my personal stories Read more…