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Mariana Zapata – My new comfort author

There are very few authors for whom I can say I've read their entire catalog of work. In fact, there are only two: Ally Carter Mariana Zapata Ally Carter was a childhood favorite of mine that has luckily grown up with me to now write cozy romcoms. She was my young adult comfort read. I… Continue reading Mariana Zapata – My new comfort author

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Reframing My Goal and Making a Plan

Caroline Donahue posted an amazing article recently about altering goals to be framed with what we can control. Usually, when you set a goal and don’t reach it, you’ve done one of three things: Made success contingent on someone else Been unrealistic about the time and energy you have to devote to the goal You… Continue reading Reframing My Goal and Making a Plan

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The Artist’s Way: The Final Thoughts

I've finally finished The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity by Julia Cameron. It was a 12-week intensive to unblocking creativity by uncovering the deeper sources of resistance. Since its first publication, The Artist's Way phenomena has inspired the genius of Elizabeth Gilbert, Tim Ferriss, and millions of readers to embark on a creative journey… Continue reading The Artist’s Way: The Final Thoughts

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The Artist’s Way: Week 11 – Recovering a Sense of Autonomy

I'm really puttering out on these last few weeks. As much as I'm "not doing" these tasks and such, I am getting a ton of insight into myself. I've learned a lot about what my fears are, where they come from, and what my dreams actually are. I haven't really found any concrete steps to… Continue reading The Artist’s Way: Week 11 – Recovering a Sense of Autonomy

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The Artist’s Way: Week 10 – Recovering a Sense of Self Protection

Week 10 was pretty uneventful...by which I mean I don't think I really put my all into it. However, this week's chapter talked a lot about vices. I don't think I have any of the more "toxic" vices. I don't do drugs, or smoke, or really even drink other than during special occasions. My vice… Continue reading The Artist’s Way: Week 10 – Recovering a Sense of Self Protection