Here’s why it’s important to disconnect and how to unplug
You need to put your phone down (not right now though, finish this first). Like most people, you may wake up and grab your phone first thing in the morning before you're spending 8+ hours staring at a desktop/laptop, whether you're working from home or back in the...
Studio Vlog 01 • Let’s draw plants, meditate, and get a haircut
https://youtu.be/M2qeYLAsaYI In this studio vlog, you get to see a few days in the life of a full-time creator. In this video, I write an article, play with new art supplies, post to Instagram, meditate, and get a haircut. Watch along to go behind the scenes. Here's...
What email marketing software do you recommend?
Real talk: I started the Weekly Reset newsletter with Mailchimp because they had a free account with up to 2000 subscribers. Now I think they only support up to 500 subscribers. I liked it, but something was clunky about the user interface to me. I currently...
feelings are real, but they are not facts
Feelings are real, but they’re not always facts. You might feel unloved, but that doesn't mean that you’re unlovable. You might feel confused, but that doesn’t mean you won’t find clarity. You might feel behind, but that doesn’t mean...
you’ve changed
As humans, we are in a consistent state of perpetual change. Life throws us curveballs. And either we expand. Or we contract. We bounce back. Or we stay stagnant. We choose to find the joy. Or we choose to linger in the pain. Change is inevitable. The only...
How to Create a “Stop Doing” List
While this year started off quietly, the past month has been nothing short of a whirlwind. I'm feverishly sending out weekly emails, recording short-form video content, creating new products for the online shop, working on the Joy Bombs Affirmation deck, and securing...
Career Advice for Creatives
Over the past 15 years, I've worn every hat you can imagine as a creative professional. With job titles like graphic and web designer, social media manager, creative director, director of marketing, photographer, illustrator, and communications manager... if there was...
Breaking Out of a Rut: Tips on How to Stay Motivated and Productive
Life is full of ups and downs, and it can be hard to stay motivated when things don't go as planned. Whether it's a tough day at work, a missed deadline, or just feeling stuck in a rut, there are many things that can steal our motivation. Here are 5 common...
13 Thoughts on Life: Inspirational Ideas for cultivating joy
I've had my fair share of resets. Unexpected twists. Beautiful surprises. And terrible defeats. But I decided at the end of last year that 2023 is my year of intentional growth. A year to dare to believe that all the good that I imagine is possible. A year to put...
From Fear to Freedom: The Transformative Power of Allowing Yourself to be Vulnerable
When it comes to building meaningful connections with others, vulnerability is key. As researcher and author Brené Brown has shown, being open and honest about our thoughts, feelings, and experiences can lead to deeper and more fulfilling relationships. But for many...