In this Q&A, Adrianna shares more about her journaling practice plus practical advice and other prompts you can use to write through the hard times with less self-criticism and more care.

Journaling doesn’t have to be one set thing. It can be whatever you need it to be.

In this Q&A, Amie shares how she uses journaling to invoke change in her life and show up better—for herself, her relationships, and her art.

The backyard is bustling this morning. Close my eyes and listen closely: I pick out the harsh cry of a blue jay, the caw of a passing crow, and the sweet whistle of a cardinal.

Kelly and I talk about how we each use writing as a tool for tending to self—through witnessing our feelings, weeding out unhelpful stories, creating the kind of pressure seedlings need to sprout, and more.

People want to connect. They want to feel good. When you ask for what you want, you’re giving them a chance at what they want, too.

I’ve been thinking about how I can connect you with more people, resources, and ideas to help you feel less alone and more inspired in your life and writing.

Kelly has taught me so much about what it means to trust and tend to my practice and myself—and I think she can teach you something, too. That’s why I’ve asked her to write this special guest essay.