We all know social media can be a powerful way to connect with our audience, but some days, the hardest part is knowing what in the world to talk about or post. It can feel exhausting to keep brainstorming ideas every day or spinning our wheels trying to figure out what people want to see. […]
read morePlanning out our social media content and keeping track of how much there is to create can be a real pain, and I’ve been searching for ways to make this a smoother process. Last week, I showed you my Notion Content Calendar, and today, I’m sharing a full, detailed walkthrough of exactly how I set […]
read moreForgive me if this email is stained with tears, but my sweet little Evie headed off to preschool for the first time today, so I’m crying in my coffee as I write this. 🥹 I’m planning to distract myself with edits, so it’s the perfect time to talk about writing multiple pov stories and how […]
read moreHappy August, friend! I always look forward to the monthly notebook challenges, because it reminds me which tools are currently working in my life, what I can let go of, and what I want to lean into a bit more. Let’s hang out for a little while over on YouTube with today’s new August Notebook […]
read moreIt’s hard to believe we’re already 3 weeks into Q3, but as they say, time flies when you’re having fun 🏖️. I’ve been so focused on family time that I’m just now resetting my kanban board for the quarter. Resetting For Q3 Heart Breathings Virtual Writing Retreat Our quarterly Virtual Writing Retreat is underway! We’re […]
read moreHappy July! It’s such a fun time of year with new planners, Camp NaNo, and some of that mid-year fresh start energy. Today on YouTube, I’m sharing my full setup process for one of my newer planners, which I’m currently calling my “Life Admin Planner”. I’ve spent so much of my time focusing on organizing […]
read moreThe middle of the year is a great time to re-evaluate what’s working and what’s not when it comes to our systems and planners. At the start of the year, I tried to seriously cut back on the amount of paper planners I was using. This worked in some areas and not in others. Today, […]
read moreJuly is a busy and fun month! A brand new quarter with a fresh opportunity for success, and Camp NaNoWriMo is just around the corner. Today on YouTube, I’m sharing my July Writing Goals for camp (is this too ambitious?? Maybe!), what I’m doing lately for writing accountability, and my brand new July Camp NaNo […]
read moreA few years ago, not following through on my colorful, carefully highlighted plans was one of my greatest sorrows. I used to cry a lot, thinking, “What is wrong with me? Why can’t I do this?” But there was actually nothing wrong with me. The issue was with my plans. Once I learned to tweak […]
read moreSummer is here, and for many of us that means a major shift in our schedule. Maybe you’ve got your kids home with you, or you’re a teacher with more free time on your hands. Whatever the case may be, anytime we see a temporary shift in our schedules, it can feel like we’re losing […]
read moreI have been self-publishing my books since 2010, and in that time, I've sold well over half a million copies of my books. I'm not a superstar or a huge bestseller, but I have built an amazing career that brings me great joy. Here at Heart Breathings, I hope to help you find that same level of success. Let's do this.