Don’t blame yourself for not acing your resolution. Blame the patriarchy. Just kidding. But you’re a grown up, so you can alter the test. You don’t need to change yourself, just change your wording. Work with your strengths and outwit your weaknesses. The more you do this, the more you understand those strengths and weaknesses.… Read More »
Did I tell you this? On July 1, I set a timer for sixty minutes and then I sat down and wrote. The first time the timer went off, I got up off my butt and did a jumping jack. I’d set the timer another two to four times throughout the day to write and… Read More »
I know you’re surprised to hear this, but I read some more books. John Dies at the End by David Wong This book is wacky, funny, and rather adorable. I recommend it as I laughed out loud several times. I’m not going to give away the plot, because I didn’t really understand the plot, but… Read More »
Let me preach about one of my favorite resolutions: eat something dark and leafy green. I get it out of the way early by eating a salad for my first meal of the day. I’ve been experimenting with this early salad thing for the last six months and it’s the bomb-diggity. I recommend it. You… Read More »
It’s the last day of the month! July is done! Tomorrow you get a fresh start and you get to see your grades on your resolutions chart. Your tentative grades. These grades aren’t final. Unless you did well. Then the grades are official. You’re going to do a resolutions chart with me in August, right?… Read More »
I’m just kidding. I have no wrath. But, I have been working with fervor on my second book since starting my part-time job in January. I’ll give you more details if you sign up for my mailing list. I would really like to cross off Life Bucket List Item #33 (go on a book tour).… Read More »
In the book Hyperfocus, the author recommends that you leave your phone somewhere else when you’re trying to work. I agree with this sentiment 100%. It’s amazing how often I find that device in my hand without thinking about it or meaning to. It’s well and truly an addiction. Your phone is a tempting toy.… Read More »
I think the greatest joy of working a real job is the routine, the structure. A good, pleasant, productive routine for the first four hours of the day Here’s the routine I’ve cultivated and subsequently perfected over the first six months at my job. I wake up when my body nudges me, pull on my… Read More »
An old friend called me up the other day and asked me to loan him some money. He was one of my favorite people once, but I haven’t spoken to him in years and I haven’t seen his face in more than a decade, so his request startled me. Nobody has ever asked me for… Read More »
I’ll tell you what I’m reading if you tell me what you’re reading. Atomic Habits by James Clear I like the author’s blog, so I picked up his book. It’s good, but there’s not really any new information in there. Systems, not goals. Make a habit your identity. Get into the state of flow. He… Read More »