Which stands out more in your mind, the things you must do or the things you have already done? When your mind is pleasantly wandering, are you more likely to daydream about your bucket list or dwell on your many accomplishments? Test yourself with this exercise. Draw a line a the top of the page to save room for a title. On the left side of the page, write the … [Read more...] about Ahead and Behind
Self
No Pain
If someone says, "No pain," many people will respond, either aloud or in their mind, "No gain." There's a falsehood in that notion, however. While it's true that in overcoming pain, a person often grows, it's not true that the way to grow is to inflict pain on yourself. What can occur in the absence of pain? Write a page about that today. You can write about … [Read more...] about No Pain
Advertise A Chore
Make a handbill that advertises a chore or an obligation that looms in your future. Consider some of the elements of an effective handbill: Different sizes of type or lettering An eye-catching title A bulleted list of enticements Short phrases An inviting tone Illustration Color Conveys interest and excitement Make it seem like taking care of … [Read more...] about Advertise A Chore
Writing for You
“Private pleasure is really just about your only guide for to how to write.” That sentence was penned by former U.S. Poet Laureate Kay Ryan in Contemporary American Poetry: Behind the Scenes, an anthology of poets writing about writing poems. It’s spot on. Lots of people write. At different times, and with different motivations. So nobody can tell you how you ought to … [Read more...] about Writing for You
Doodles of Kindness
Set up the page: Draw a line at the top where the title will go. Write the letter 'K' (for kindness) in the center of the page and circle it. Divide the page into 3 sections by drawing 3 lines out from the 'K' to the edge of the paper. Pick a section and doodle in it until a random thought about kindness floats into your mind. Write down the thought. Keep doodling and … [Read more...] about Doodles of Kindness