wellness
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The Dedicated Writing Block
The Dedicated Writing Block – And What to Do After It Writers often think in terms of output. Word counts. Pages. Chapters. But the body doesn’t think that way. It works in cycles, and ignoring those cycles is one of the fastest ways to make writing feel harder than it needs to be. One of
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The Importance of Travel
Why Travel Changes the Way You Write Writers are observers by nature. We notice details, patterns, conversations, and contradictions. We build stories out of what we see and experience. But when the environment around us stays the same for too long, those inputs narrow. Travel changes that. It doesn’t have to be far. It doesn’t
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Momentum Is Everything
Motivation is unreliable. It shows up inconsistently and disappears under stress, fatigue, or uncertainty. Writers often wait for motivation before moving, writing, or taking care of themselves, and then feel frustrated when it doesn’t arrive. Momentum works differently. Momentum comes from small actions repeated often enough to reduce resistance. It doesn’t require enthusiasm. It requires
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Sleep Is A Creative Skill
Sleep is often treated as optional in creative culture. Writers talk about late nights, early mornings, and pushing through fatigue as if they’re signs of commitment. In reality, sleep is one of the most important tools a creative professional has. Burning the candle at both ends, ultimately, isn’t as great as it sounds. Burnout is
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Back On The Trail…
Given the unseasonably warm start to our winter here in Colorado, I’m happy to report that I’ve logged almost 90 (!) miles for the year already. Yep. I walked more in January of this year than in January to March of 2026. Granted, I also wasn’t traveling as much, nor was I sick like I
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What Movement Actually Does For Us
When professionals talk about movement helping creativity, it can sound vague. People say things like “I think better when I walk” or “Ideas come to me when I’m away from the desk.” That’s true, but it can feel frustratingly imprecise, especially if you like to understand why something works before committing to it. The good