Blog Articles
Why Powerful People Don’t Want You to Vote, Even in a Democracy
Reasons why some in power (namely, those who are afraid to lose theirs), actively campaign to dissuade you from voting. Even in a democracy.
The 3-Day Story Reset: Join Free and Change Your Story, Starting Today
I created a new, free micro-journaling program for you. The 3-Day Story Reset uses fill-the-blank prompts and reflection to spark mindful self-awareness for the story you’ve been living lately.
Try This 2-Question Trick (from Fiction-Writing) for Better Decision-Making
Borrowed from the world of literary fiction-writing, this two-question process can help you streamline your decision-making abilities this week.
The Top 5 Tools I Rely Upon for Living a Self-Storied Life
Tools exist to serve you, not the other way around. These tools are the ones I’ve come to rely upon for living a self-storied life.
And Now… a Snapshot of Life Lately in 2020
How my personal practices have shifted and changed, how I’ve been filling my days, where my business has been focused, and how my personal growth has been shaped in 2020.
Choose *New* Words for the Remainder of Your 2020
2020 has been an unpredictable, unsteady, and challenging year. Here’s an easy way to reset and realign your intentions for the remaining months of 2020.
Break the Lockbox: A Story about “Knowing Better” and Trying Anyway
Even as I grow older and “ought to know better,” I don’t want mistakes, misgivings, or missteps to bring me into a downward spiral that makes me not try next time.
Even When Society Stops, Soul-Work Doesn’t
In 2008, I went from White House intern to failed dog grooming applicant in 3 months. What I learned changed how I try to engage with a crisis today.
WS:S2E1 – Answering ‘Why Bother?’ with Best-Selling Author Jennifer Louden (Episode Transcript)
Best-selling author Jennifer Louden kicks off Season 2 of ‘Written, Spoken’ by reading an excerpt from her new book, ‘Why Bother? Discover the Desire for What’s Next’.
On Rumi’s ‘Field’ and How to Stay in Your Middle Way. A Reminder.
We’re all being tempted these days to default into either/or decision-making, and all-or-nothing storytelling.
15 Mind-Blowing Books that Changed My Worldview in My 20s
Mind-blowing books may be hard to come by, but this list of nonfiction and fiction books will inspire lots of growth, learning, and inspiration in your life.
Before You Can Answer, “What’s Next?” You Have to Ask, “What’s Now?”
Before you ask what the future may hold, try asking, “What’s now?”, “What’s present?”, “What’s here?” and “What am I doing, feeling, experiencing, already?”
5 Writing Prompts to Build Self-Reliance During Self-Quarantine
Got time to sit, think, and reflect? Start your writing practice now. Here are 5 writing prompts to help you build self-reliance during your self-quarantine.
From Day 4 of My Voluntary 14-Day Self-Quarantine…
I’m on a voluntary 14-day self-quarantine after just having returned home from international travel as the COVID-19 outbreak really escalated throughout Europe.
How to Predict (and Prevent) Potential Pitfalls, Stumbling Blocks and Setbacks in 2020 (And Beyond)
I’m teaching a 90-minute webinar on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at 3:30 PM ET featuring a 10-question quiz to help you predict and prevent potential pitfalls in 2020.
34 Things You May Not Know About Me (…What Are Yours?)
I celebrated my 34th birthday this month and thought it would be fun to reintroduce myself to you by sharing 34 things that you may not know about me.
When You Can’t Figure Out Your Path or Purpose, Remember This
In our culture, we’re obsessed with finding answers and reaching conclusions because it feels more safe and comfortable. But the unknown is actually freedom.
The Busier You Are = The More Important Your Choices Become
The path to making sustainable and lasting change in your life is made in small, marginal, 1% changes and everyday choices. More free time is not required.