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Category Archives: Inspiration

Finding happiness and purpose in life’s second half

June 12, 2022

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 …

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I need some ideas

June 8, 2022

I’m in a position I haven’t been in for a loooooong time. I don’t know what to write next. I …

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Shout out to all my teachers

May 11, 2022

I came across this old post on Facebook and thought I would share it here. Teachers have been so influential …

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October newsletter

October 21, 2021

This information was sent a couple of days ago to people on my email newsletter list. Each month I send …

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5 ways to cultivate creativity

October 4, 2021

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 …

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What can I write in 5 minutes?

September 19, 2021

I could use some writing advice…since I went back to work a month ago, I have done almost zero writing. …

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The beauty of persistence

April 20, 2021

Back before I had a book to my name, I would see published authors and feel this intense need/want to …

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Who cares what I write?

April 6, 2021

This passage caused me to pause and reflect. I get wrapped up in my own writing; of course it’s interesting …

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Do you succumb to envy?

March 31, 2021

This essay by Erika Schickel in L.A. Observed received some flack when it first came out years ago. In the …

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What bold thing can you do today?

March 10, 2021

I love Jen Sincero! Her books and daily calendar inspire me. This particular quote really stood out. I did a …

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