PinnedMember-onlyI Only Wrote Four Stories And Still Made A Hundred Bucks Last MonthNo, your efforts aren’t wasted — Oh no, another writer talking about how much they earned last month. There, I said it, so you don’t have to. I rarely write articles like this because a. they’re useless, and b. there are too many of them already. Also, because most articles like this are clickbait, at best. …Writing3 min readWriting3 min read
PinnedMember-onlyThe Secrets Of Burnout Recovery No One Is Talking AboutWhat works and what’s just more toxic positivity — Just keep at it; you’ll get it. I closed the Zoom call, instinctively dropping my head into my hands. On the computer screen, 10 tabs with bookmarked articles about motivation, burnout, and recovery were open. I was looking everywhere for more tips and tricks to cure what I knew was…Self Improvement3 min readSelf Improvement3 min read
Published in Vulernable Value·PinnedMember-only5 Signs You’re Growing Into Who You’re Supposed to BeSigns you’ve grown more than you think this year and how to keep going in 2022 — You already know that trees can grow for centuries if left undisturbed in the right conditions. But did you know that trees can only grow by producing new cells in limited places? One of the places this happens? You guessed it…the roots. A tree may grow exponentially over the course…Healing5 min readHealing5 min read
PinnedMember-only6 Things I Don’t Do Anymore After Trauma-Informed Mental Health CareBenefits of combining therapy modalities The last time I sat through a traditional talk therapy session was early 2017. At the time, my military life had moved me to the only duty stationed I never wanted to move to… The middle of the snow belt. Seasonal depression, chronic depression, and…Mental Health7 min readMental Health7 min read
Published in The Memoirist·1 day agoMember-onlyMy Dog Stole My Perfectly Roasted Chicken From The CountertopOn humility, grace, and laughing at yourself — My idea of a fun weekend is choosing a recipe, grabbing coffee, then taking a romantic stroll down the grocery store aisles. Call me old or boring or plain or irrelevant or just plain weird, but… Cooking reminds me of days spent in Granny’s kitchen. She’d turn up her nose…Creative Writing6 min readCreative Writing6 min read
Published in Feedium·3 days agoMember-onlyMedium Is Still The Top Writing Platform On The InternetFeeling discouraged? Here’s what I’ve learned in 3 years Have you been personally victimized by Medium? Are your stats too low? Has an algorithm change decreased engagement for you? If so, you may be entitled to compensation. If you think Medium has personally victimized you, I have bad news for…Blogging4 min readBlogging4 min read
Published in The Post-Grad Survival Guide·4 days agoMember-onlyFour Universal Laws I Use To Stop Procrastinating#4 A problem written down is a problem half solved — I started grad school full-time a few weeks ago, returned to a 9–5, and agreed to take on another freelance client. Over coffee, my friend told me I was crazy. There’s no way you can manage all that, she said as she rolled her eyes a little and looked at…Work3 min readWork3 min read
Published in Practice in Public·5 days agoMember-onlyProfessional Writing Advice You Need To Know10 Lessons from the other side of the screen As a new military spouse, I once sat across the table from a lady in a bright orange dress. She was quirky in a modern Ms. Frizzle kind of way. …Writing Tips5 min readWriting Tips5 min read
Jan 19Member-onlyIn Defense Of JournalingWhy every writer should schedule time for it Dear Diary, Today I ate three muffins and didn’t hit my goal of 10K steps. Is this what you imagine when someone mentions journaling? If it is, you aren’t alone. “Real writers don’t journal; they just write,” one fellow wordsmith told me…Writing3 min readWriting3 min read
Jan 12Member-onlyThe Exact Hacks I Used To Beat Burnout Last Year#2 Emails I spent most of last year looking exactly like this photo. I couldn’t get ahead. I couldn’t concentrate, let alone focus on any one thing. It felt like everything was just too hard. Every beloved pastime I relied on before stopped working. I hated the gym and reading…Mental Health3 min readMental Health3 min read
