I have to start with a confession – despite my ADHD, I don’t actually have a big problem with staying focused on writing. Besides crocheting and video games, it’s pretty much the only thing that I never get bored of. I’m not as lucky with most other things, however, and I hate how many activities …
How many times have you told someone that you are a writer, just to have them say “oh, I could never do that, I wouldn’t know what to write about” or “gosh, if only I had the time to write too”? How many times were you completely confused in response because those weren’t actually factors …
As a person who has grappled with her mental health through her life, I’ve experienced many facets of living with mental illness. At the same time I’ve had to see many portrayals of mental illness in fiction, and much of it doesn’t just annoy me as a “mentally ill person” but also as a writer. …
Writing about mental illness? This is what I want you to know Read More »
Writers and other creatives can be great at coming up with compelling stories, but when are we approaching our own lives with the same care and innovation? Did you just say “huh??” That’s okay! I’m here to give you some tips on how to really embody that main character energy when you’re a writer or …
How to live more like a protagonist and be the main character of your own life Read More »
Pals, it’s time for some tough love. We’ve talked about mental health for creatives before as well as about taking care of your physical health when you’re a writer, but I feel like there’s still something I need to say. You’re struggling with your creativity because your priorities are wrong and you suck at self-care. …
This is why you’re struggling with creativity (it’s not what you think) Read More »
It should be no surprise for anyone that there is a relationship between creativity and mental health. A relationship where the former suffers when the latter is down. Still, I bet you’ve seen a movie or two with a character who is scared of “getting cured” from their depression because they might lose their artistic …
Creativity and mental health – how to stay creative when your mind is wobbly Read More »