There are a few easy things you can do to get rid of a sore throat quickly A sore throat is a common ailment that can make it difficult to speak, swallow, or sleep. Not only is a sore throat uncomfortable, but it can also be a sign of something…

Topic and keyword research doesn’t need to be complicated or time-consuming — Why do keyword and topic research If you are like me, once you get a topic idea into your head, you want to jump right into the writing. That has its place, but without a little research, you might have written a piece that no one is looking for, and so no one is likely to…

Writing into the dark and stormy night — What makes a gothic novel? Unfortunately, there is no one clear answer; however, several familiar tropes exist in gothic fiction. In this article, I will discuss these tropes and how to use them in your writing. I will also provide examples of well-known gothic stories that exhibit these tropes. Note…

Powerful keys for engaging your dreaming self How often do you wake up from a dream and wonder what it meant? Dreams can be puzzling, and sometimes it’s hard to interpret their symbolism. In this article, in no particular order, I will explore twelve common dream symbols or images and…

Don’t go it alone — you don’t have to — Surround yourself with those who see greatness within you, even when you don’t see it yourself! — Zig Ziglar If you want to be successful, you need to surround yourself with positive people. This is especially true if you are trying to reach a goal. When you have people who…

With a free SMART Goal Action Plan Worksheet Are you struggling to achieve your goals? Do you feel like you have no idea where to start? You’re not alone! A lot of people find it difficult to create a plan of action that will help them achieve their goals. In…

Away with delay! — It’s 2 PM on a Wednesday and you’re staring at the blank document on your screen, knowing that you should be writing a report but feeling completely uninspired. You’ve been procrastinating all day long, telling yourself that you’ll start working on it “just one more minute.” Sound familiar? If so…

With examples and free worksheet — What is a SMART goal? This is a question that I get asked all the time. And it’s a great question! A SMART goal is a specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound goal. In other words, it’s a goal that is easy to understand and can be easily measured. Let’s…

When you think of positive psychology, what comes to mind? Probably things like happiness, optimism, and well-being. And while these are definitely some of the key aspects of positive psychology, it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. In fact, there is a dark side to positive psychology that should not be…