Finding happiness and purpose in life’s second half
Oddly enough, after writing my last post (https://rachaelhanel.me/2022/06/08/i-need-some-ideas/) , I read this great article by Arthur C. Brooks on happiness …
Category Archives: Inspiration
I need some ideas
I’m in a position I haven’t been in for a loooooong time. I don’t know what to write next. I …
Shout out to all my teachers
I came across this old post on Facebook and thought I would share it here. Teachers have been so influential …
October newsletter
This information was sent a couple of days ago to people on my email newsletter list. Each month I send …
5 ways to cultivate creativity
Image from https://pixabay.com/illustrations/creativity-colour-blob-embroidery-396268/ The semester is well underway, which means I have less time for my own writing. My goals …
What can I write in 5 minutes?
I could use some writing advice…since I went back to work a month ago, I have done almost zero writing. …
The beauty of persistence
Back before I had a book to my name, I would see published authors and feel this intense need/want to …
Who cares what I write?
This passage caused me to pause and reflect. I get wrapped up in my own writing; of course it’s interesting …
Do you succumb to envy?
This essay by Erika Schickel in L.A. Observed received some flack when it first came out years ago. In the …
What bold thing can you do today?
I love Jen Sincero! Her books and daily calendar inspire me. This particular quote really stood out. I did a …
If You Have Five Seconds to Spare 