Published in The Partnered Pen·PinnedMember-onlyHow to Know If You’re a Real Writer?Define your writing vision and get to work. Or move on. — Those who want to be real writers, proudly wear a writer tag everywhere they go. Not because they write, but because they like the image it reflects. Unfortunately, the work of a real writer is far from dreamy. And that’s why on the large scale of words, only a small…Writing6 min read
Published in Curious·Jun 6, 2021Member-onlyHow to Stop Procrastinating and Get Back on TrackGet over putting things off. — Do you procrastinate from the tiniest to the most significant project and use excellent excuses to justify your lack of action? You’re not alone. We all put things off until tomorrow — and tomorrow becomes next week — or next month — and sometimes even years! But why do you…Self12 min read
Published in Live Your Life On Purpose·Jan 9, 2021Member-onlyTypes of Journals You Need to Express Yourself TodayTry it! There is no wrong way. — How do you express yourself? Do you have a hobby or passion? Are you someone with a logical mind who needs to track things? Or maybe you have more of an abstract imagination? For those who already use a journal, you know that the benefits are undeniable. But if you’re…Journaling6 min read
Published in The Partnered Pen·Dec 16, 2020Member-only15 Journaling Benefits You Can Enjoy TodayTrust the process of journaling. Journaling Benefits are real. They transform how you feel and give you clarity when dealing with difficulty and bring value to your thought process. And the opposite is also true! When you write about happy moments or successes, you fill your pages with pride. Keeping…Journaling8 min read
Published in The Partnered Pen·Nov 21, 2020Member-onlyYou Are Unique So Stop Comparing Yourself to OthersMove closer to yourself, not further. — Comparing yourself to others only causes stress and damages your self-esteem. Most often, it moves you away from who you really are. The unique and beautiful person that you are. No one wins at the comparison game. You look at other people’s clothes, car, house, job, money, or even small…Life Lessons7 min read
Published in The Partnered Pen·Nov 13, 2020Member-onlyThe Best Value Around for Personal IndependenceBe your friend. I’m a very solitary person and like it that way. And the concept of being my own friend felt like a trivial statement void of substance. A phrase among so many others that people whip out when they run out of words. But in reality, I learned…Self Improvement7 min read
Published in The Partnered Pen·May 9, 2020Member-onlyImprove Your Life During LockdownDo something small for yourself today. — It’s not easy to improve your life with COVID running rampant throughout half the world. We must learn to adapt between 4 walls. No choice. I’d like to be clear and say that I am specifically writing to those still in lockdown. We follow security rules, social distancing, and all…Self Improvement6 min read
Published in The Partnered Pen·Nov 26, 2019Member-onlyLower Your Fear and Be a Better WriterGet out of your own way. — To be a better writer, we must do away with the inner voice that continuously saps our confidence, brings on fear, and leaves us clueless about our purpose. Most people on this planet deal with doubts and fears daily. We make mistakes and learn from them. Hopefully. Or we repeat…Writing6 min read
Published in Ascent Publication·Nov 17, 2019Member-onlyHow to Stay Calm When Raising TeensA work in progress between parents and teenagers. — Do you feel like you don’t know who your teens are anymore? Turning small creatures into worthy humans provides countless opportunities for confrontations. It’s an up and down journey for most parents. The majority of young mothers devote their time instinctively to their newborns. We provide all the necessary comfort…Parenting7 min read
Published in The Writing Cooperative·Jun 6, 2019Member-onlyWhen You Can’t Write the Next LineSimple ways to free your limiting thoughts. — Writers have battled in front of their blank page forever. We’re far from the days of clay tablets, quill pens, or even the familiar sound of a clunky typewriter. Today, technology allows for modern laptops, apps, and highly engineered gear. But writing remains an intricate and challenging craft, nonetheless. And…Writing5 min read
