N is for No in the A to Z Challenge. Previously, I wrote about No in How to Create an Absolute No List. That post is based on Cheryl Richardson’s book The Art of Extreme Self-Care. And she has a whole chapter on why saying no is good for you. I know some people...
There’s a lot of confusion about how long it takes to create a new habit. I’ve heard anywhere from 21 days to 70 days. That’s a big swing. Exactly how many days does it take to create a habit? Habits are repetitive behaviors you do without too much...
Like the Wednesday Whoas, it’s been some time since I’ve done Creativity Prompt Fridays. But here we go. Perhaps they’ll stay around after April! She whispered fiercely. But who is she? Lilly, of course. Now it’s up to you to tell me why....
Welcome to day 3 of the Blogging A-Z Challenge. Today is a dual word: collaboration and creativity. Most people have an image of creative people as loners who write while holding up in a lonely office. Or painters sitting off by themselves in a field somewhere....
I love the word begin. It’s the start of everything new. We just…begin. The word creates a hopeful, excited state, and, at the same time, it can bring feelings of fear. B is for Begin in the Blogging A to Z Challenge. Perhaps I should have started the...
We all know that continuing to learn new things is important. It keeps our minds agile and young, and learning actually helps us to improve our memories. Something that’s very important as we age. Do you want to know how you can learn new...
Vision boards. New-agey, ooie gooie stuff, right? Silly stuff, right? But maybe not? A vision board is a tool to help manifest one’s dreams and goals. The practice of creating a vision board has been around for centuries and has been used...
When we think of creativity, we often think of someone getting inspired and painting a masterpiece or writing that bestseller. But it doesn’t happen that way. That overnight sensation? Spent years honing her craft, practicing over and over and over again to get...
Meditation is becoming widespread among people looking to improve their mental and physical well-being. However, there is growing evidence that meditation may not be as effective as people think. Have you ever wondered why meditation doesn’t work for you? There...
Feeling stuck? Can’t find the right words? Is your picture not looking the way you want it to look? Are you in need of some creative inspiration? Anna Quindlen said, “You cannot be really first-rate at your work if your work is all you are.” Much...
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My name is Jennifer and I’m a mid-life blogger who wants to inspire other empty nesters to follow their visions, connect with their creativity and try new things. Read More
