Christy Shuler

Since February is nearly here, I was inspired to once again speak on a subject about which I feel extremely passionate. Last year at this same time I posted a list of 100 Ways to Spark Your Creative Energy . The list was intended to inspire those who have fallen victim to the "winter blues" or perhaps even suffer from something more chronic and closer to mild or moderate depression. This year, I wanted to share some resources I've been using that are go-to staples in my everyday happiness and wellness regimen. While many of these cross-over into multiple categories, I thought it might be helpful to group each of the items in case your needs are leaning toward one category more than another. This blog is being published in conjunction with my video on Tips to Get Motivated to Achieve Your Goals . Click the link to watch it over on my YouTube channel. Happiness The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin After reading this book, I was left feeling inspired to crea

The new year is officially here and like many, I have committed myself to several new goals I want to accomplish in my life and writing career. And while I think goal-setting is admirable, setting achievable goals with a specific, direct path to success is even better. The link between time-management and writing might not be an obvious one, however I find that so often it is the obstacles in my daily personal life that prevent me from advancing in my writing. There have been many lessons I've learned in the past few years that have helped me take control over my schedule and carve out time not only for writing, but related activities that have propelled my writing to the next level. I've compiled a list of time-saving ideas that can reduce time spent on the mundane activities of everyday life. Hopefully some of these will inspire some changes to help you master your schedule this year and spend more time on what you love. Photo by Samantha Gades on Unsplash Simp