Earlier this year, writing blog posts felt like a real struggle. But how could I be stuck? I had plenty of ideas and lots to say, but actually getting the words out coherently and succinctly was another matter. I had been blogging for about a year and a half by…
I wrote this reflection a couple of years ago. Back then, I was just launching the blog, but my main hobby was still watercolour painting. I’ve since leaned more heavily into writing, but when this old draft resurfaced, it still felt resonant and true. Perhaps even more so now, standing…
If you have a hobby you love, I have a question for you: Do you feel like you have to give it up when life gets busy? I get it – I used to abandon my hobbies the moment I sensed my calendar starting to fill up. There was a…
Ever feel like you sort-of lose touch with yourself when work and life get busy? I certainly do. In fact, that feeling inspired an entire series on navigating busy seasons (while minimizing burnout). Part of the reason I wrote it was because I needed a grounding, meaningful personal project to…
If you’re new to bullet journaling but overwhelmed by all the spreads, trackers, and routines out there, you’re in the right place! The key to getting started is to keep it as simple as possible. A simple routine is easier to adopt and quicker to become second-nature. (That’s the point…
What got you curious about bullet journaling? Was it those gorgeous spreads adorned with brush pen lettering, washi tape, and colour-coded habit trackers? Me too! But the very same images that piqued our curiosity can also feel overwhelming when we’re just starting out. The truth is that bullet journaling wasn’t…
Look how cute! I just love making watercolour greeting cards. They’re a little tradition that gets me in the holiday spirit, and being handmade, they’re filled with loving gratitude for their recipients, plus the joy that lies in the making. I like to choose a theme and try to incorporate…
This is a blog about creativity, so of course we love talking about fear! Creative expression is an honest reflection of yourself out into the world, and this is not an easy thing to do. Naturally, a lot of fear comes with the territory – fear of judgement, fear of…
There are three major voices that weigh in on our creative journeys: Fear, Logic, and the Inner Creative. We get stuck when Fear gets the majority vote. In this post we explore how these voices work together (and how to get them to cooperate!)
You have a bunch of different projects on the go. They’re all pulling for your attention at the same time, and you can’t seem to finish any of them. When you do get a little free time to work on something, you can’t decide where to focus… And you make…
