Starting in two weeks on Monday, September 29th, I am inviting you join me for the 10 x 10 x 10: Poetry Writing Challenge. Cue “Eye of the Tiger”.

Somewhere along the journey into adulthood, many of us forget — or even dismiss — the importance of play. Life fills up with responsibilities, deadlines, and pressures, and joy can begin to feel like a luxury rather than a necessity. But the truth is, play and joy are not frivolous extras; they are vital to our well-being, creativity, and resilience.

Two approaches to help you stay consistent with your writing whether you thrive on structure or you bristle at it: 1) Make Your Writing into a Habit and 2) Embrace Your Inner Rebel

Here’s the truth: If you can put pen to paper, you can write a poem.. It doesn’t have to be profound. It just has to be real. Writing poetry meets you where you are and helps you make sense of where you’ve been.

Maybe you’ve believed poetry is reserved for the literary elite or people with MFA degrees and berets. Writing poetry isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being honest.

By creating a belief-busting action plan, you can dismantle these limitations and open the door to personal growth. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you break free.

Writing slows your thoughts, helping you process emotions and untangle mental knots. The combination of stream-of-consciousness writing and structured writing taps into both creativity and logic, creating a balanced approach to self-discovery & growth.

By identifying and reframing your limiting beliefs, you create space for growth and transformation. What stories have been holding you back, and how might you begin to rewrite them today?

Expressive writing is a powerful tool for self-reflection, emotional healing, and personal growth. Here’s a 7-step beginner’s guide to help you start your expressive writing journey.

No matter what story was given to you, you have the ability to rewrite your story. You get to decide what your story is. Change your story, change your life.

Failure is a word that carries a heavy weight. It’s easy to associate it with disappointment, frustration, and even shame; but, failure is an inevitable part of life and, when approached with the right mindset, it can be one of our greatest teachers.

Developing a growth mindset is a transformative process that helps us embrace challenges, persevere through setbacks, and see failures as opportunities for learning. By integrating creative practices into our daily routines, we can cultivate this mindset while adding a sense of play and curiosity to our lives.