Blog – Grid3
Benefits of Journaling About an Upheaval
I am a bit of a science geek when it comes to learning about the benefits of expressive writing. So many writing studies have been done about the biological and physical benefits of a consistent expressive writing practice. The evidence I share with you is from Dr. Pennebaker’s book titled Opening Up by Writing it […]
Hello. I am . . .
. . . an HSP artist and Expressive Writing Teacher. I’d like to re-introduce myself. Alongside blog posts, bios, and portfolio items, we have stories that shape us and motivate us to do our thang. By way of Ms. Baz, my third grade teacher, I share a piece of the real me in this video. […]
Thoughts on Hiring a Business Coach
During our before-you-pay sessions, my potential coach said things that stuck to my bones: You don’t have to do anything.She was already pre-empting my groans regarding tasks I thought I had to do.When I told her I initially thought I wanted a doula to help me birth my small business, then retracted because this assumed […]
Who Takes Care of the Teacher?
When I think of the stressed out teacher, I think of one who works hard, but is rarely affirmed as a good human being or revered as a leader. I think of the teacher who has a powerful personal story, but doesn’t have a safe space to compose it. I see the teacher who feels […]
Creative Expression is Worth the Risk
Why are we so afraid to be creative? Because creative expression is hard work. Because the imagination works slowly. Because who has time to be still and listen to what resonates? Because it makes you vulnerable. Because you have to forget about yourself. Because there are no guarantees. Because failing is the point. Because it […]