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Tag: Self-awareness
Why Do We Write Morning Pages?
Read on, or watch the video! I was first introduced to the idea of morning pages by a couple of playwrights: Sebastian Bacziewicz and Katie Hims. We’d met at a writer’s retreat in Scotland at a place called Moniack Mhor. As he was leaving, Sebastian held up his notebook and said, “This is the bedrock … Continue reading Why Do We Write Morning Pages?
Morning Pages… *When* Pages?!
Read on, or watch the video! Someone asked me a question recently. Do I have to write morning pages as soon as I get up in the morning? Or can I have breakfast or something like that before doing it? My view is the longer you leave it, the less likely it is that you’re … Continue reading Morning Pages… *When* Pages?!
The DANGERS of Morning Pages!
Writer, beware! Writing morning pages is very popular. Many people get a lot from it, me included. There are lots of videos and articles about morning pages, and they are overwhelmingly positive. But there is something you need to be aware of when writing morning pages to help maintain good mental health. The advice when … Continue reading The DANGERS of Morning Pages!
Journaling for Beginners! ✍️
HOW to start and WHY you should bother! Read on, or watch the video! A lot of people are interested in journaling, but never get started. They worry that they might do it wrong, or they won’t be able to keep up the habit, or they’re not sure what they’ll get out of this journaling … Continue reading Journaling for Beginners! ✍️
Why You Need to BE CREATIVE NOW!
Read on or watch the video! Have you always fancied being creative but never quite got around to it? Maybe you’ve always wanted to be a writer or an artist or a sculptor even. Something like that. But things just keep getting in the way. Life happens right? Well, I’ll tell you what I think … Continue reading Why You Need to BE CREATIVE NOW!
The Artist’s Date
Boost your creativity by taking a time out Read on or watch the video! Why do I get my best ideas when I’m in the shower? Albert Einstein Even one of the greatest thinkers ever to have lived didn’t know why his mind did great work when he wasn’t actively thinking. The Artist’s Date is … Continue reading The Artist’s Date
The SECRETS of MORNING PAGES!
Notes from the unconscious – and what to do about them… Read on, or watch the video! In her book The Artist’s Way, Julia Cameron says it’s okay for morning pages to be repetitive and self-indulgent. I’ve noticed that I do tend to write the same things down over and over again. Things are going … Continue reading The SECRETS of MORNING PAGES!
Martin Sketchley 