I’m declaring July 2020 my month to focus on nature journaling. While I’ve done some nature journaling over the past few years, I am longing to do more than I actually make time for. Some people would say that this is a sign I don’t really want to do it, but I know myself better than that. I can have a lot of resistance to doing something I actually really enjoy, especially if I think a lot of work is going to be involved. So I need to find a way to make it easier.
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Making A New Year’s Birding Goal
I don’t do New Year’s resolutions, but I do like to review my life and think about the things I want to do more often. Whether I call them goals or intentions doesn’t matter. I challenge myself in a way that will help me to do more, and this year, I want that challenge to be about birds.
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September is here, and it’s time for me to get back to work. For those who didn’t notice, I was … More Slowing Down (In Spite of the Blog Police)
Setting Deadlines for Creative Projects: Helpful or Hurtful?
As I consider my goals for the coming year, I find myself wondering if it makes sense to put deadlines … More Setting Deadlines for Creative Projects: Helpful or Hurtful?
Learning New Things in the New Year
I don’t make New Year’s resolutions because I don’t believe in starting overĀ or changing overnight. But like most people, as … More Learning New Things in the New Year