Focus on the Conversation In my writing groups, we often ask each other about who we’re reading. To write well, we must read. To learn from what we read and apply it to our writing, we need to deeply engage
A Daily Intention to Pay Attention These days, chaos is proving to be the norm. I am learning to cultivate peace despite the chaos, or more accuratlely, to protect moments of peace for myself. I maintain rituals and routines for
Two Low-Buy Guidelines from Someone Who Writes Since I wrote, “What is Enough?,” I’ve reduced my discretionary spending and focused on using tools that I already own. It has not been easy. But the challenge of mindful spending is part
2026 Notebook Check-in 1 About a year ago, I started journaling in a binder. I like writing in binders for many reasons, but principally because the pages lie flat and are easily archivable. Bound books symbol a type of permanence
A Reflection on Writing Progress While Nearing the End of 2025 There are two rhythms that I maintain: running and writing. I want to avoid calling them hobbies because I take these activities very seriously. I don’t do them just
An Ode to Tool-Agnostic Systems This year, I am trying to make use of what I already own. I started this challenge because I want to focus on core habits, simple workflows, and tool-agnostic systems. Overall, I am doing fine,
A Tiny Reflection on Managing the Reality of Each Day Not every day is a good writing day. Let me tell you about a particularly bad one and how these experiences are helping me internalize the importance balance and flexibility
Writing Consistently Within Constraints It sometimes feels temporally impossible to maintian a writing practice, priotize focused work, and maintain my sleep health. The past month has felt especially challenging with regards to time. On top of the typical responsibilities, I
Early Morning, Focused, Flowing Writing. When I listed my goals for the year, one was to write more often and maybe even start a writing group. I am a part of a couple, in-person writing groups, and I now lead