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Hi Reader, If you're a business owner, like me, I know one of your biggest struggles when it comes to marketing is actually sitting down to create content - to write that blog post, the email newsletter, or pump out social posts. Even tougher, if you’re going to write for your audience you want it to be good, meaningful, authentic and connecting - not something you rush to do while waiting in the school pick up line (preferably, I mean sometimes you do what you gotta do). So how do you fit in quality writing time? It's not easy (!!!) which is why I created Write Joyfully way back in 2014, and why I’ve created Write With Me now. When your writing time is scheduled in your calendar and you know other people are going to be there at that specific time to write too, it’s so much more likely that you’ll show up. It’s so much more likely that you’ll get your butt in that chair, close down your distractions, and put the words on the page. So. Much. More. Likely. Call it accountability. Call it body doubling. Call it connection. Whatever. It works. Kim was just telling me last week that I'm now the antecedent that triggers her focus behaviour. The Zoom starts, I take us through the grounding practice and her mind clears for powerful writing. Imagine getting to experience that once, twice, three times a week, every week... having the time and clarity to complete your content weekly, in good company. Together, we make it happen. That blog post, that email newsletter… whatever you gotta write babe, you can get it done during Write With Me. Cuz that's what I just did... this email has been drafted and scheduled, with 5 minutes still to spare, in this morning's writing session. I also took some time first to journal, and do a bit of research on creative writing grants. Another good use of a 90 minute Write With Me session! Parrish |
Parrish Wilson, MA
Weaving together the worlds of psychology, creativity and feminist spirituality, I craft introspective and transformative therapeutic writing experiences - including every Friday for those on my email list. Subscribe and learn how to use writing to decrease stress, process your emotions and boost your spirits!
Hi Reader, My Friday feel is.... tired, fulfilled, inspired, sleepy, empowered... Last night was the Businesswoman of the Year Award Gala in Ottawa, hosted by the Women's Business Network of Ottawa. I was on the Gala committee this past year, and felt a bit like a fish out of water. Most comfortable in sneakers and ponytail, getting dolled up can cause me a fair amount of anxiety. But, like so much anxiety, the fears never materialized and I did fine. I got a couple compliments on my outfit...
Hi Reader, Today is World Mental Health Day and I started my day at Ottawa City Hall for the Courageous Conversation with Politicians - part of the Dare To Be Vulnerable Project that is working to break down mental health stigma through the sharing of real people's stories. We heard about the anxiety, trauma, depression and insomnia that accompanies politicians through their lives and careers, exacerbated by their public facing role and social media. It was an inspiring, and vulnerable...
Reader, sometimes a month is a MOOD and I felt that this morning... Every second Friday I tend to the animals at my son's Forest School - 3 goats and a bunch of chickens - and on this crisp October morning the chickens weren't too keen to head out and needed encouragement. The goats though happily trotted to their paddock, playfully as always. Chickens, goats and kids running. The trees bursting with colour. Today is so October (well, until this afternoon when it's supposed to be like 28...