Housekeeping: Blog Schedule for Deborah Observes
Starting Monday July 3, 2017, Deborah Observes will start a Monday, Wednesday, Friday schedule. The topics will remain the same.
Digital Journal Vs. Paper Journal Debate, NaJoWriMo Founder Weighs In
Author and founder of the National Journal Writing Month, Bakari Chavanu, weighs in on the debate of digital journal vs.
Ziglar Quotes for Motivation
Hilary “Zig” Ziglar (1926-2012) was an author and motivational speaker filled with pithy quotes for overcoming obstacles and continuing with
How to Journal: 7 Journal Writers Give Advice
Whether you have just begun journal writing, or have been doing it for years, or are taking it up again
How to Think about Regret
Thoughts on regret. It seems that regret should be handled like pain – it’s a warning that something is wrong
What Would You Like Your Life to Look Like?
Picture your ideal life. What does it look like? Are you working 6 months then off to explore other interests
If you need one more reason NOT to procrastinate, here’s one.
There once was a person -let’s call the person Mr. X- who had a fatal disease. Mr. X spoke of
Thoughts on Journal Writing
Thoughts about journal writing The format of your journal is up to you. It can be like a captain’s log
Introvert at a Birthday Party
It’s wonderful when people celebrate the day of your birth. However, being the center of attention can be a drain
Just Start Already? How?
You might have a goal. You might make plans. You might hear people tell you “just start already,” but if
John Grisham, Erma Bombeck on Writing ~ Writers to Inspire You #2
Here are a couple of writers to inspire you. John Grisham was recently in the New York Times with a
The 3 Phases of Excitement (According to Barbara Sher)
We’ve discussed scanners before – people with varied interests. (You may also know them as hummingbirds, polymaths, multi-potentialites). When a
Roberto Blake on Being Prolific and Why Steve Jobs Should Have Been a Vlogger
One of my inspirations for publishing a blog post 6 days per week is Roberto Blake -a daily vlogger and
The Baby Steps for Your Goals are an Amuse-Bouche (And Other Thoughts about Goals)
Thoughts about goals. Let’s bullet point them for clarity. Sometimes it takes a while to understand who you are and
SARK has an Inspiration Phone Line!
Y’all! I know I’ve been talking about the author of Juicy Pens, Thirsty Paper a lot lately – SARK (Susan
What is Your Ideal Journal Writing Environment?
What is your ideal journal writing environment? Journaling has been such a personal endeavor for me since childhood that I
Dealing with Imposter Syndrome While Launching an Introvert Career Consultancy
What is Imposter Syndrome? Merriam-Webster describes Imposter Syndrome as “a false and sometimes crippling belief that one’s successes are the
Blogging and Fitness [Links]
If you are a blogger, desk worker, or person who sits a lot, here are some links to tips on
Your Words and Stories Are a Gift to the World (According to SARK)
I’m in the midst of reading SARK’s Juicy Pens, Thirsty Paper. It’s one of those books about writing which causes
Bill Cunningham, Fashion Photographer | Introvert in the Spotlight #1
I discovered Bill Cunningham -fashion photographer for the New York Times- about a year before his death in 2016. His
How Seth Godin Writes A Daily Blog
Stumbled across this Hubspot interview of Seth Godin – a bestselling author known for books and lectures on marketing. He’s
Here’s One Way to Savor a Moment
Use your five senses to help create vivid memories and savor your moments. Ask yourself the following: What do I
Casey Neistat and Orson Welles on a Creator’s Job
Casey Neistat addresses someone who states, “You’re a filmmaker; stop vlogging.” His answer is one that can be useful to
Your Many Ideas Have a Golden Thread
Hi, It’s Deborah. I’ve talked about my previous businesses before [See Content Revamp Article]. But I did not tell you
An Introvert on the Career Schmooze
Long ago, a mentor said to me, “Deborah, to gain the career you want, you must schmooze.” I interpreted schmoozing