Today I share how I realized slowing down could actually make me more productive. We're constantly told to go go go but sometimes it's not worth the stress it puts on your body and your mind, and can end up slowing you down in the long run. I c

#12 Taking the Time to Reflect on the Good

Sep 17th, 2018 19m 10s

I talk about my past weekend celebrating my anniversary with my husband, and how a little tradition we started sparked the idea for this week's episode.

#11 Work Out to Write More

Sep 3rd, 2018 18m 24s

A lot of us writers don't match our physical exertion to our mental exertion in a day, and that imbalance isn't good for sustainable writing. Sitting at a computer all day can wreak havoc on our bodies, so it's important to keep moving as much

#10 Clean & Declutter to Increase Creativity

Aug 28th, 2018 21m 10s

I've long battled with cleaning, but have come to terms with its benefits for improving my creative mindset. Having a clean space means you can focus on your tasks without so many distractions, and decluttering frees up mental energy that you c

#9 Comparisonitis and Why it's Crushing Your Creativity

Aug 14th, 2018 15m 38s

Ever find yourself down about your writing or social media stats after looking at someone else's? Comparing yourself to others is a quick way to kill creativity, not to mention it's terrible for your mental health and sanity. Today's episode gi

#8 Increase Your Creative Energy by Eating Well

Aug 7th, 2018 22m 45s

Feeling sluggish or tired most of the day? Writing is so much harder when you don't have the physical energy to sit at your keyboard, much less when you don't have the mental clarity to write something of quality. Food is the most essential par

#7 Overcoming Motivational Roadblocks

Jul 30th, 2018 12m 29s

Did you slay your NaNo goals? Did they slay you? I didn't meet my goals because of a lack of motivation, so today I'm talking about the two main reasons your motivation may take a dip, and how to overcome that! Find out more about me at vivienr

#6 How being open to suggestions changed my life!!

Jul 10th, 2018 21m 54s

This week I'm talking about why you should be more open to suggestions and to trying new things, as I've had a major epiphany in my own life. It may seem like a silly story, but trust me, it was life-changing! And had it not been for my husband

#5 Why investing in yourself and your business is so important!

Jul 2nd, 2018 17m 7s

Are you adverse to investing in yourself and your writing? Don't feel like your business is worth it, or that you deserve to invest in yourself? After 6 months of debate, I signed up for my first course online, and I've already got my money's w

#4 Designing a routine that boosts your productivity!

Jun 25th, 2018 19m 35s

Want to increase your productivity? Six months ago, I didn't have a routine. I was scrambling every morning, trying to get my breakfast and lunch ready prior to work, getting to work late, and playing catch up for the rest of the day. After dev

#3 Expectations vs Reality: How being flexible can keep you sane

Jun 20th, 2018 15m 54s

Today I'm chatting with you about my crazy AC issues and how instead of fighting it, I adjusted my plans and ended up learning something from it. My expectations of how the evening were going to go did not match up with reality, and as writers,

#2 Increase your productivity by treating yo'self!

Jun 12th, 2018 22m 26s

It's important to recharge as you go, and not wait until burn out happens. Happy writing means consistent, sustainable writing. Today I'm talking all about my own epiphanies and mistakes, and how I've found balance in my writing and work life b

#1 Expanding your comfort zone!

Jun 1st, 2018 14m 57s

Thank you so much for checking out this episode, I hope you really enjoy it! Today I'm talking all about comfort zones, how we accidentally hold ourselves back by believing the possible is impossible, and I give you a challenge to take on in

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