Krys Kestrel
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Before we get into it, let’s explain the concept of digital mindfulness. Mindfulness is defined as “a mental state characterized by awareness and presence in the moment” (Source: Liu et al.) which has risen in popularity over recent years. As we move forward in the ever-connected digital age, people’s lives become more involved in digital…
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🔖 Book in 3 Sentences 📝 Summary + Notes Have you ever stared at a blank canvas, a blank page, or a blank screen, feeling completely uninspired and unsure of how to begin your next creative project? “Steal Like An Artist” by Austin Kleon offers a refreshing and liberating perspective on the creative process. It encourages…
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I have been watching and consuming productivity content for years, and I’ve tried a lot of different planning methods. Today, I’ll be reviewing what I’ve found works for me recently – a strategy from Ali Abdaal’s Trident Calendar System known as the Ideal Week method. 💡 What is the Ideal Week Method? The Ideal Week…
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A lot has changed this past year, but change is great! As a way to share a brief update from me, here are some highlights: I Started Practicing Art Consistently While I have always loved to doodle on my notes, sketch out little things when I travel, and paint in an art class or two,…
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Before we delve into all the books I’ve read this year, I’d like to start out by saying that I did not read as much as I would have liked to. I set my Goodreads challenge for 21 books, and only ended up reading 13 (15 if you count re-reading). That being said, I read…
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In 2021, I tried a lot of different things. Whether that was writing, freelance editing, graphic design, wood burning, or whatever habit of the month piqued my interest, nothing seemed to stick. Flash forward to me now, realizing that I never really let anything stick. I was too focused on doing everything, that I never…
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In my experience, the first draft of the first chapter comes easily – the words begin to flow out of me, and I’ve got the “new story buzz” that comes along with each new project. While this first draft may pour out of me like water from a busted fire hydrant, the first draft is…
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How does anyone really decide if they’re a plotter or a pantser, or somewhere in between? I’ve always wanted the nice organization and structure of an outline, but never found an outlining style that’s worked for me – so instead I go for a standard 3-Act Structure template, and then I fiddle with it until…
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