Cal Newport’s first book is a must-read for most of us 20-somethings. If you feel stuck or uncertain in your career, questioning what your next move should be, I highly suggest reading this book to gain some sense of direction.…
Understanding Phases of the Writing Life
This morning I picked up an essay collection that I’m about halfway finished reading. It’s my intention to read an essay collection every month this year as part of my studying for writing my own. I love the collection I’m…
Writing and Thinking On Your Feet
I’ve been thinking about what to write about on here throughout this past week. Knowing I had other deadlines and meetings this week, I had little time left to dedicate to writing a post. My mom visited this weekend (love you, Mom!)…
Rewriting Stories: From the Page to Real Life
This month I started coaching a Girls on the Run Heart & Sole team, a group of 6th- through 8th-grade girls who will train all spring for a 5k and learn a curriculum based on self-growth. I’ve been wanting to coach…
Twenty-Somethings, This Book is a Must-Read
At age 29, I’ve just finished a book I wish I would have had in my hands 10 years ago. If it had been published when I was 19, I hope I would have made myself reread it every birthday…
Learning to Live More Local and Love Where You Live
In my early 20s when I lived on my own, I would order a large stuffed crust pizza from Pizza Hut every Sunday and eat the leftovers for lunch throughout the week. My idea of enjoying nature was laying on a…
TGIF – The Week of Sunshine
Happy Friday, y’all! What a weird week here in Iowa. 70-degree weather on Wednesday and snow today? Life doesn’t get boring in the Midwest! For a few weeks now I’ve been sharing TGIF posts. If you’re new, I’ll break it…
Faith over Fear: Stop Resisting Your Goals
Have you ever questioned the path you’re on? Do you feel confident about where you’re supposed to be, but doubt that you’re taking the right steps to get there? Do you ever doubt your ability to make something happen? You…
TGIF: How Was Your Week?
Happy Friday, Readers! TGIF posts are still new to the blog, so I’ll give you a quick debriefing. Basically, I love Fridays. (I mean, really, is there anyone out there who doesn’t love Fridays?) TGIF posts are a way to…
Introducing TGIF Posts: Your Turn to Reflect!
Happy Friday, readers! Friday is my favorite day of the week. Yes, even working from home and setting my own schedule, I still freak out over Fridays. I want to do something new on the blog and get you guys…