Gardening teaches me perseverance. Which is something greatly needed as a writer.
Tag: mental health
The serenity of time
Our physical and mental health needs to be a priority. Taking time to pause and care for ourselves, as well as absorb the beauty and peace around us, will also help our creativity.
How nature nurtures our creativity and writing
The natural environment contributes to better mental and emotional health. It also nurtures our creativity, our productivity, and ultimately, our writing. How?
Hurricane Helene’s effects on mental health
Hurricane Helene brought massive physical destruction to Western North Carolina. It also left many traumatized, scarred, and emotionally paralyzed.
When life paralyzes your writing
Events in life, such as trauma, can paralyze our writing productivity. What should we consider about ourselves when we feel ineffectual, unable to focus?
Returning to nature
Spending time outdoors, among the birds and flowers and sunshine, heal us physically and mentally. We become more creative and productive because we step out of our own world and into a larger perspective.