Voice Notes: Apple’s Creative Catalyst
The built-in dictation functionality on Apple devices helps enormously. However, the dictation itself turned out to be far more difficult than expected.
Speech to Text: Dictation-Driven Creative Writing
I thought dictation would make writing easier; instead, it led me to a fascinating challenge.
A No-Plan Plan for Creative Writing
This week, I’ve decided to skip the usual thought processes that go into writing a weekly newsletter. Instead, I’m sitting writing this morning with a completely open mind. With no plans, no outline, and, most importantly, no worries.
Creativity Flat-lined: Content Without Personality
My last article was a dull and flat post; I’ve just reread the first few paragraphs and now understand why. There was almost no personality there; my ‘voice’ was missing in action, in my opinion, at least.
Physically Tired, Mentally Wired: Exercise, Meditation, and Creativity
We had only six days until the new kitchen was due for delivery; we still had so much to finish. Nothing for it, though; after an intense and stressful week at work, I set the alarm on Saturday for 5 AM. After a coffee, I got on with it, and by the evening, everything was 95 per cent done.
The Pursuit of Balance: Managing a Multi-Stream Life
I still ask myself why I started so many things after reaching my sixtieth birthday. Why on earth didn’t I start sooner, much sooner? But then, I wouldn’t have had the same life experiences. No matter how I tried to rationalise it, I was too frightened to start something new, preferring to sit and vegetate deep within my comfort zone.
From Paints to Pages: Juggling Kitchen Renovations and Creativity
Our old kitchen was falling apart; a few more ‘temporary’ repairs were needed every year. The quality of the units was never that great to begin with, considering that the kitchen has remained unchanged since before we bought the house over twenty years ago; it had to go.
Igniting Inspiration: Small Wins Amidst Life’s Challenges
Sometimes, life throws curve balls at you from the most unanticipated directions. Recently, a loved family member has been diagnosed with cancer, and breaking into the market for my business seems to be going nowhere. On top of all that, we have ordered a new kitchen to be delivered within a few weeks. So, all the predatory work has to be completed before then. Perhaps it is not surprising that motivation takes a hit.
Rediscovering Creativity: Writing on Vacation
The Parallels Between Vacation and Project Planning On the face of it, taking a break should only be good for me. A chance to relax and recharge. This time, like …
The Everyday Solopreneur: Rebranding and Starting Afresh
The Difficulties of Simply Beginning a Side Hustle These articles are written primarily for those of you either starting or thinking of starting your own business. The intention is to …