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Get More Sleep — Go to Bed 15 Minutes Earlier
If you aren’t getting enough sleep, you probably don’t have enough energy to exercise and you’re probably more at risk for negative thinking
Shawndra Holmberg
Feb 28, 20255 min read


Lawn Furniture & Writing
The similarity between the lawn furniture training concept & writing felt obvious. I start every month with a plan to write, but soon...
Shawndra Holmberg
Jan 21, 20244 min read


It's Fall — What's Your Writing Plan?
What is your writing plan for September, October, and November? Determine what you need in these 5 areas to write this fall.
Shawndra Holmberg
Sep 17, 20233 min read


Fuel Your Passion for Writing with Retreats, Conferences & Writing Groups
Concentrate your focus, build writing skills, increase creativity, or nurture your motivation with writing groups, retreats & conferences
Shawndra Holmberg
Aug 5, 20235 min read


Can Your Creativity Trust You?
Your creativity is part of who you are, but asking if your creativity can trust you also sets it up as an entity you must respect and use.
Shawndra Holmberg
Jul 31, 20233 min read


Save Time, Develop a Writing Ritual
When you build a habit or develop a ritual around your writing, you can get to your computer, tablet or paper in the write mindset. You’ll s
Shawndra Holmberg
Jul 17, 20233 min read


Set Your Summer Writing Plans
It’s almost SUMMER! What’s the plan for your writing journey over the summer? There’s no write or wrong. 😉
Shawndra Holmberg
Jun 5, 20233 min read


Focused Writing: Limit Online Distractions
Tools and habits to limit online distractions like social media, email, and “research” from sucking away your focused writing time.
Shawndra Holmberg
May 8, 20235 min read


Plan for Your What Ifs
Let’s do some ‘what if’ planning. If you are prepared for life to interrupt your writing but have a plan to deal with it and keep going, then you’ll keep going!
Shawndra Holmberg
Feb 13, 20234 min read


How much time do you need to write?
Add your getting started time + finishing up time + block of writing time together. Now grab your calendar and schedule in your next writing
Shawndra Holmberg
Jan 30, 20235 min read


The Organized Pen: Day 1 | Welcome
Start your writing journey today. Get tools, tips and strategies.
Shawndra Holmberg
Dec 31, 20223 min read


The Organized Pen: Day 2 | TIME
Find ways and grab opportunities to make your writing a priority in your life—whether it’s writing daily, twice a week, or one weekend a mon
Shawndra Holmberg
Dec 31, 20223 min read


The Organized Pen: Day 7 | Continue Your Writer’s Journey
What do you need to set up in order to show up and give your words a space to exist in this world?
Shawndra Holmberg
Dec 31, 20223 min read


Don't Let the Year Get Away from You
Now is the perfect time to check back with your goals, dreams, and hopes for the year. Pick one you will devote time, effort, and resources
Shawndra Holmberg
Aug 9, 20203 min read


The 3 Keyboard Shortcuts You Need
You probably copy & paste a lot. You may copy and paste text, a photo, or maybe even a table of data. Rather than moving the mouse...
Shawndra Holmberg
May 3, 20192 min read


Don't Procrastinate — Chunk It!
Sometimes you need to break a project into chunks that measure concrete progress towards your goal. If you're writing a book, then chunk
Shawndra Holmberg
Apr 3, 20192 min read


It Won't Stay Organized By Itself
The only way to keep your space organized without effort is to never, ever enter that room again. However, if you're like me, then you...
Shawndra Holmberg
Oct 30, 20183 min read


So Many Interests — How Do You Choose
An active mind is a common cause of clutter and overwhelm: A passion for learning, a wide variety of interests & hobbies, great ideas...
Shawndra Holmberg
Sep 6, 20183 min read


Keep Your FOCUS
We all get side-tracked at one time or another. But keeping your FOCUS is key to accomplishing your plans, projects and goals.
Shawndra Holmberg
Jul 23, 20182 min read


5 Strategies to Stop Procrastinating
You may be procrastinating because you don't know where to start; you're scared of failing or even just trying; you may be worried t
Shawndra Holmberg
Jul 22, 20182 min read
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