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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,...
Shawndra Holmberg
Feb 13, 20233 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 3 | SPACE
What will help you show up to write? What’s your writing space look like, sound like, feel like? What environment do you need?
Shawndra Holmberg
Dec 31, 20223 min read


The Organized Pen: Day 4 | INFORMATION
How you can get those brilliant ideas captured and safely collected.
Shawndra Holmberg
Dec 31, 20224 min read


The Organized Pen: Day 5 | EXTERNAL SUPPORT
Take an inventory of things and people that support or have supported your writing journey (or any of your dreams or goals).
Shawndra Holmberg
Dec 31, 20222 min read


The Organized Pen: Day 6 | INTERNAL SUPPORT
What’s your cue to set up to show up? Build your habit so that writing naturally follows.
Shawndra Holmberg
Dec 31, 20224 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


Use Gateway Tasks to Get Started
Use gateway tasks every morning to get your brain warmed-up and ready to take on your priorities.
Shawndra Holmberg
Mar 28, 20221 min read


You have the Time, but do you have the Energy?
Getting things done is really about Energy management. It's about managing our energy levels (mental and physical, even emotional).
Shawndra Holmberg
Mar 28, 20223 min read


It May Not Be Procrastination
Stop assuming that you're procrastinating. Though there's no visible action, your wonderful creative mind has started the Creative Process
Shawndra Holmberg
Feb 6, 20223 min read


New Beginnings: RESET—REVIEW—REMIND
New Beginnings are great. The slate is clean; the options are numerous; and anything is possible. Three things to do to make progress...
Shawndra Holmberg
Jan 8, 20223 min read


â›± Organize for Summer Fun
The goal is not to get organized. The goal is to be organized enough to enjoy your summer adventures.
Shawndra Holmberg
Jun 28, 20213 min read


Spring Clean your Electronic Files
Last month I suggested you focus on spring cleaning your To Do list. How did that go? Did you find a project you’re excited to get back...
Shawndra Holmberg
May 22, 20214 min read


Spring Clean your To Do List
It’s time for spring cleaning and this month’s spring cleaning focus is that To Do list you’ve been collecting this last year.
Shawndra Holmberg
Apr 12, 20213 min read


Disaster, Emergency, or just the Unexpected — Be Prepared
There are 5 stages to emergency preparedness: Planning, Prevention, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery. Take Action by...
Shawndra Holmberg
Aug 15, 20209 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, 20202 min read


Sometimes Late Is Better Than Never
I'm sure you know that tomorrow never comes. Because when tomorrow get's here it's today and your tomorrow is yet another day. A
Shawndra Holmberg
Jul 7, 20191 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...
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May 3, 20192 min read
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