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I love writing about burnout. It impacts so many people that I always feel like anything I write on the subject has the potential to be super helpful. Here's a post on burnout among correctional nurses. The information is applicable in other industries too. tkhealth.care/2025/02/05/a...

I read 20 books in January. Here are reviews for the seven I recommend.

I took a big step earlier this week and deleted social media apps from my phone. Here's why I did it and what happened next.

I know y'all have been waiting for this one! Here are the reviews of my 26 favorite books of 2024. This year's list has a lot of my favorite authors on it. So, this could be a jumping-off point for a ton of great reads! 🤓 Happy Reading!

Holy cow the writing is hard today!

Thunder Up! I love watching this team. #OKC

Looking for something to read? Here are reviews of my five favorite nonfiction posts of 2024.

“It doesn’t matter what you are trying to become better at, if you only do the work when it’s convenient or exciting, then you’ll never be consistent enough to achieve remarkable results.” - James Clear

Not me fighting Google Docs about formatting and wanting to either: a) throw my computer out the window or b) give up and take a nap.

We're too far into the new year for me to still not know what day it is.

Do you live in fear of sharing personal posts on the work accounts you manage or are you normal?

I made my writing list for January after finalizing some freelance plans. It’s both exciting and terrifying.

Remember, it's okay to not be okay. Acknowledge your feelings and give yourself permission to heal at your own pace. 🌿💚

For me, reading is self-care. I love starting my day with a cup of coffee and a physical book. I enjoy listening to a book while I prep my lunch. And I wind down every evening by reading a book before bed. How do you make time for reading in your day?

No time to read? Try these tips: 📖 Carry a book everywhere — digital books make this easy. 🎧 Listen to audiobooks during commutes and while you do chores. ⏰ Dedicate 20 minutes daily to reading. 📺 Watch less TV. Try reading instead of watching television. What else works for you?

Are you addicted to being busy? We often use "busy” like a badge of honor. But is it really? Constant busyness doesn’t equal productivity, and it can seriously affect your mental and physical well-being. In this post, I explore the issue.

“We are all apprentices in a craft where no one ever becomes a master.” - Ernest Hemingway

“If I waited for perfection, I would never write a word,” Margaret Atwood

"Experience is one thing you can’t get for nothing." - Oscar Wilde

Writing about yourself is tough! Here's some advice on How to Write a Professional Bio https://buff.ly/3lI7Ttg #writing

“Write. Just do it. Then again. Then some more. And more. Do not wait for inspiration; if you do enough of it often enough, inspiration will eventually come.” - Nancy Kress

"Dealing with people is probably the biggest obstacle you face." - Dale Carnegie

“Examine every word you put on paper. You'll find a surprising number that don't serve any purpose.” — William Zinsser

"If we're professional, we don't accept excuses from ourselves." - Steven Pressfield

"People who are unable to motivate themselves must be content with mediocrity, no matter how impressive their other talents." - Andrew Carnegie

"If everything is important, then nothing is important. If everything is a priority, then nothing is a priority." - Garr Reynolds

"Any fool can criticize, complain, and condemn, and most fools do. But it takes character and self-control to be understanding and forgiving." - Dale Carnegie

“Experience is what you get when you didn’t get what you wanted.” - Randy Pausch.

"If the writing is honest, it cannot be separated from the man who wrote it." - Tennessee Williams

"You can do anything, but not everything." - David Allen

“Try not to compare your insides to other people’s outsides. It will only make you worse than you already are.” - Anne Lamott

“Activity is not necessarily accomplishment.” - John Maxwell.

“I find television very educational. Every time someone turns it on, I go in the other room and read a book.” —Groucho Marx

“Do not open with a quote. It is cliché, even if it is relevant." - Jeremy Donovan

My parents bought me these for Christmas. I love them! They’re just dark enough and the way they’re made makes them super book friendly. amzn.to/4h0esmI

TIP: Constant = nonstop. There aren't many things that people do constantly. I mean, breathe... but not much else.

TIP: narrow down = narrow

Do you have a daily reading habit? If not, here's why you should and how to develop it. Why You Should Read Every Day https://buff.ly/3I42fig

TIP: Flip the sentence if you need a comma after a long clause. It will make the sentence more active.

"Go to bed smarter than when you woke up." - Charlie Munger

"When the ideas are coming, I don't stop until the ideas stop because that train doesn't come along all the time." – Dr. Dre

"Good writing is clear thinking made visible." - William Wheeler

"People buy you before they ever buy anything from you." - Erika Napoletano