Published in Anyone Can Write Online·Dec 13, 2022Member-only3 Tricks To Work From Home When A Puppy Is Driving You CrazyYou can also use these techniques to get some rest; I know you may need it. — “ Don’t you see I’m writing?? Please leave me alone — NO! Stop chewing that!” Having a dog is so rewarding. You know they’ll love you no matter what. They will always be by your side, drag you out of the house at least four times a day and eat…Work From Home4 min readWork From Home4 min read
Published in The Orange Journal·Oct 20, 2022Member-onlyThere Has To Be A Better Way.To those who can’t sleep because they yearn to move mountains. — Another night spent turning side to side. The physical ruminating reflects an inner turmoil. Restless, constant. Fu*k it. I can’t sleep. Here’s an extra shot of tiredness I never asked for. The morning will be fun. Exhaustion never vanishes, it just piles up. It’s an add-on you cannot cancel. What…Dreamers3 min readDreamers3 min read
Published in Anyone Can Write Online·Sep 30, 2022Member-onlyIf Social Media Is Here To Stay, Can You Really Grow Your Business Without It?Yes, but… — You may think everyone is happy to flash out daily content except you, but you have company, my friend. I live under the same pressure you do, and so do hundreds, if not thousands more creators and businesses — no matter the background. We are careful to speak up and…Social Media4 min readSocial Media4 min read
Published in Anyone Can Write Online·Sep 16, 2022Member-onlyOne Month Without Posting May Kill Your Stats — But That’s Not AllIt will also leave you with something far more valuable. — As my hand reaches deep into the dark space under my sofa, desperately searching for my dog’s favourite toy as she drools heavily above me, I realise that this is the life I worked so hard to have, and writing is not part of it. It’s strange to be back…Writing3 min readWriting3 min read
Published in Anyone Can Write Online·Jul 28, 2022Member-onlyI’d Rather Get a 9–5 Than Write For Cheap Content FarmsIntensive content production is polluting the web and ruining writing. — If you are a writer or someone that needs writing for their blog, I have a few suggestions at the end of the article. Content Mills are poisoning the web. There, I said it. …Anyone Can Write Online4 min readAnyone Can Write Online4 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Jul 8, 2022Member-onlyCan You Really Get a Full Education Online (For Free)?The answer may not be a straightforward one. — Yes, you can! but… Isn’t there always a “but” when things seem too easy? Learning makes me feel alive. I should add “lifelong learner” to my bio, but that feels kind of cheesy and a little of a given, really. Aren’t we all thirsty for knowledge? You are reading this…Learning4 min readLearning4 min read
Published in The Orange Journal·Jul 8, 2022Member-onlyWhy You Don’t Feel Accomplished, Even After Reaching Your GoalsWork on clarifying your intentions. — You’ve worked hard and got what you wanted. This should be a satisfying ending. A moment of celebration. Right? But you can’t bring yourself to be all that cheerful. Something’s off. Ups and downs can happen and there are other reasons why you may feel this way — imposter syndrome…The Orange Journal3 min readThe Orange Journal3 min read
Published in Writers’ Blokke·Jul 7, 2022Member-onlyMarie Kondo Your Draft’s Folder To Ignite InspirationLet go of those ideas that no longer spark joy — Is it just me, or is deleting drafts — even when we know we’re never going to finish or publish them — a painful process? It’s like having that pair of cool jeans you never wear, cause they’re so small you can only fit half an ankle in there —…Writing3 min readWriting3 min read
Published in The Orange Journal·Jul 6, 2022Member-onlyAre You Even a Real Artist If You Don’t Suffer?The invisible prison of the tormented artist — Art is liberating. But it can also trap you if you fall into the myth that artists need to be tormented to produce great work. Tormented by what? Well, usually by strong dark emotions. Which leads them to believe that great art is great because of the darkness it embodies. …Artist2 min readArtist2 min read
Published in The Orange Journal·Jun 30, 2022Member-onlyHow To Prepare For Part Two Of Stranger Things Season FourAre you ready to enter the upside-down? — There’s something about summer that throws me back in time. Light dresses, long days and trips to the beach. I can almost taste the adventure and mystery in the air. I might also be biased as I just finished part one of season four of Stranger Things. What a ride…Humor3 min readHumor3 min read
