Lately, I’ve been journaling before bed, and it’s been doing WONDERS for my mental health. I thought I’d share some of the prompts I’ve been using that have helped me shift my mindset.You won’t believe what a difference 15-30 minutes of writing can make to improve your mindset! Below are a few prompts to get…
How Can Reading Poetry Help Inspire Creativity In Your Writing?
Reading or listening to poetry can profoundly impact creativity and enhance writing flow. Here are a few ways in which reading poetry can support your writing process: 1. Language and Imagery: Poetry often uses rich and evocative language, unique metaphors, and vivid imagery. By immersing yourself in the beauty and creativity of poetic language, you…
How Can Writing Help With Self-Love?
Writing can be a powerful tool for cultivating self-love and self-acceptance. Here are a few ways in which writing can support your journey toward self-love: 1. Self-Reflection: Writing allows you to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences in a safe and non-judgmental space. By journaling or writing about your feelings, you can better understand yourself,…
7 Inspiring Women of Color Authors to Read
Throughout my education and in my personal reading of poetry, I have come across many women of color writers that inspire me. Though this list does not represent all of the amazing authors I’ve read, it speaks to the ones who stood out the most in my early years, moved me, changed my ways of…
6 Ways to Stay Inspired to Write During Quarantine
Let’s face it. Most of us spent the first few weeks of quarantine promising ourselves we’d stick to our workouts and goals but just ended up binge watching Tiger King on Netflix. No matter how hard we try, sticking to a plan during these times is hard. We have thousands of other things running through…