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Food
Sustainable sourcing, plant-based whole foods and vegan-friendly treats.
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Sustainability
Social issues, community opportunities, eco options and zero-waste lifestyle choices.
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Wellness
Mindfulness, spirituality and natural living.
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Creativity
Conscious content creation, purpose, creative personal expression and innovation.
Articles from all categories
Opinion: content is still alive, even if it isn’t king.
Meaningful, human-driven content is as important as ever. Content may or may not be king as people are overwhelmed by a flood of information through devices. However, real stories connect with niche groups of people who need to hear or read those messages. When content is automated, it can be done with the intention of purposes that enrich lives.
Wellness goals for 2024
Get inspired by these goals to feel better in 2024. Anyone can pursue wellness for the gut, career, social life or soul. These resources will help.
Motivation: be the face of something at all.
Be the face of something. Get ready to represent the thing you care about, on any scale. Get out from your shell. Contribute to the dialogue. You can support your causes in a conversation with one person, on a stage with an audience or from the comfort of your computer. I know there is something you care about. People could benefit from your perspective. You should give people the opportunity to interact with your view of the world.
Balancing authenticity and aspiration
I believe we now need balance. Share some of life’s difficulties but not all. Express your goals and motivation when also showing the real hustle. Reveal something but not everything. Balance looks different for each individual - especially based on how much online presence we have and who we are connecting with.
How to persevere with a project
Do you struggle in finding motivation to continue a project? It could be for yourself or for others. It could be commercial, for study or a passion project. Whatever the purpose, sometimes we need more inner strength to keep going. Here are some ways to stop procrastinating, continue working and focus.
Ways to share your knowledge online
How to start a blog
Anyone can create a blog to share ideas, build a personal brand or even grow a business. It all starts with ideas and an understanding of the audience.
Getting over the perceived limitation of writer’s block
Where to donate food and other basics
Are people continuing to struggle with the cost of living? I believe we can all help by donating something small or more.
How to create an online presence when you don’t have much time
Every person is a brand in some way, presenting an image of ourselves to the world. Most will have an online presence in either a minimal or prolific way. If you want to spread the word about yourself or your other brands, you may consistently share content to maintain awareness and conversions. How can we publish online when we feel time-poor? Here are some ways.
How to create flexible work for yourself
In this era, people increasingly desire flexible work arrangements. Sometimes this can involve working for yourself. But where do you begin? Here are some ways to find a flexible job or create a business after a previous 9-5. Let’s be balanced here. If the traditional working day is your preference, that’s great. Maybe you want a side-hustle. Or you could want a full career-change that allows for a sea-change or tree-change. Whichever your path, a bit (or a lot) of flexible work could be the solution.
Quotes about creativity
We all create something. Or we all can make something. However creativity looks for you, a few inspirational quotes can provide powerful motivation.
I brought these quotes together because we don’t have to reinvent the wheel. Inspiration can emerge from within. Inspiration can also find its way to us.
How to schedule social media content for free
If you want any sort of presence online, you might want to publish more content on social media. This can be pre-scheduled and ready to publish later. When doing this, you won’t need to click the button at the time when you want the world to see your content. You can set up various multimedia in advance and literally be doing something else when it goes out to the world. It doesn’t have to be expensive or cost any money at all. There are free ways to schedule content within social media platforms.
Affordable sustainable art and craft supplies for kids
Arts and crafts are fun creative ways for children to learn and experience the world. Visual art supplies don’t have to be expensive. Here are some ways to use what you have or find sustainable bargains for the kids to use.
Create and thrive in lockdown
Let's see an opportunity in this phase of the pandemic. Turn lemons into lemonade. Create something new. Practice self-care. Do what you need to feel better.
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