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The 10 Books I Read In January
books, creativity, winter Jess Jeffrey 2/1/25 books, creativity, winter Jess Jeffrey 2/1/25

The 10 Books I Read In January

As someone who wants to create more than I consume this year and forevermore, taking the time to reflect on the books I read feels like a perfect companion to my reading hobby.

With that being said, here is a breakdown by genre of my January Reading Wrap-Up:

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The Art of Romanticizing Your Hometown
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The Art of Romanticizing Your Hometown

Whether you consider the place you currently live to be your forever home or you hope to move somewhere else one day, setting the intention to romanticize where you are will bring joy into your daily life and help you feel more grateful.

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What I Missed About Journaling After A Week Without My Notebook
creativity, journaling Jess Jeffrey 11/2/24 creativity, journaling Jess Jeffrey 11/2/24

What I Missed About Journaling After A Week Without My Notebook

Now that I’m reunited with my precious notebook and have been using any spare moment to write page after page, I realized why I felt out of sync when I didn’t have my trusted companion on hand. Here is what I miss about my notebook when I am not journaling regularly:

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5 Tips To Find Writing Inspiration At An Antique Store
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5 Tips To Find Writing Inspiration At An Antique Store

With the right perspective, a vintage store is a vault of unlimited ideas just waiting to be brought to life.

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Tangible Advice For Creating Productive Momentum In Q3
creativity, productivity, journaling Jess Jeffrey 7/1/24 creativity, productivity, journaling Jess Jeffrey 7/1/24

Tangible Advice For Creating Productive Momentum In Q3

Use the synchronous alignment of July 1 falling on the first day of the week, quarter, and second half of the year as an opportunity to reflect upon your alignment and make a plan of action to turn your dreams into a reality.

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Is May Day The Middle Of Spring Or The First Day Of Summer?
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Is May Day The Middle Of Spring Or The First Day Of Summer?

Today is the first of May, or May Day, or Beltane, which is the halfway point between the spring equinox and the summer solstice. But does that mean it’s the middle of spring or the first day of summer?

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5 Essentials I Pack For A Successful Coffee Shop Writing Session
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5 Essentials I Pack For A Successful Coffee Shop Writing Session

While most of my drafting work gets done at my desk in my home office, sometimes I spice up my writer’s routine by treating myself to a coffee shop writing date, and when I do, I love to pack a bag that sets me up for success.

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26 Lessons I Learned By Age 26
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26 Lessons I Learned By Age 26

Birthdays are always a good time for reflection, so here are 26 lessons I learned in the first 26 years of my life.

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Overcoming Writer’s Block: From 131,723 Words in 3 Years to 102,359 Words in 3 Months
creativity, productivity, writing, journaling, romanticizing life Jess Jeffrey 3/31/24 creativity, productivity, writing, journaling, romanticizing life Jess Jeffrey 3/31/24

Overcoming Writer’s Block: From 131,723 Words in 3 Years to 102,359 Words in 3 Months

While the age-old advice of “If you want to write, write!” earns the merit of its timeless value, here are six strategies that have improved my creativity and efficiency as a writer.

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Celebrate The First Full Moon of Spring
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Celebrate The First Full Moon of Spring

It’s the first full moon of spring, so why not acknowledge the beautiful phenomena we get to experience each month by making the occasion extra special with a few easy rituals that anyone can complete with little time and materials?

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The Perfect Spring Saturday Itinerary
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The Perfect Spring Saturday Itinerary

If you are looking for ways to celebrate the season, here is my itinerary for the perfect spring Saturday:

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Romanticize The Season With A Spring Bucket List 
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Romanticize The Season With A Spring Bucket List 

I’m dating the spring season by cultivating a bucket list of activities that embrace the beauty and romance of longer daylight hours and warmer months.

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Embracing Spring Equinox Energy
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Embracing Spring Equinox Energy

Spring Is The Perfect Time To Romanticize Your Life And Manifest Your Ideal Future

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antique stores 🤝 unlimited inspiration

i am always eager to open a new word document after an adventure at an antique store 📜

i’d almost dare to call it a writer’s block cure?

especially when i peruse the store looking through the le
i can never resist a little free library🧚🏼‍♀️
plant memories every day🌷
sweet, sweet summer of ‘24 💌
when the first day of the week, month, quarter, and half of the year all fall on the same day, it’s time to revisit your goals!!

here’s how i aim to optimize productivity in q3:
- declutter my space
- prioritize movement
- vision boardin
books!!!!!

i’ve had a lot of time to read this week and have been LOVING IT :,) 📚🧚🏼‍♂️

some of the books i’ve loved lately are:
- a study in charlotte by @bricavallaro 🔎🕵🏼‍♀️
- the honey witch by @sydneyjshields 🐝🌷
- the
the honey witch is out in the world!!🐝🍯💐 @sydneyjshields 

i’m so excited for my sweet friend that she is officially a published author!!

everyone needs to get their hands on this read now📔✨
13 things that brought me joy today:

1. my cat cuddling up in bed with me this morning in the cutest possible way
2. starting & finishing work early🕺🏼
3. writing 1,101 words of my novel (so far!) after not drafting for over a month
4. journali
SERIOUS QUESTION!! do you consider may 1 to be the middle of spring or the first day of summer?

(please comment i am dying to know what you think)

may day, beltane, or however else you’d like to title may 1st, is the halfway point between the
surely it’s not too late to post for earth day because every day should be earth day!

celebrate today!

💐go outside and breathe in the fresh air
🌏write a poem about our home planet
🌲hug a tree or walk in grass barefoot (grounding)
🪻pick a