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Trace-Making as Creative Practice
This week, as we paused for Labor Day, I found myself reflecting not only on visible and invisible labor but also on the traces our work leaves behind. In Endarkened Narrative work, we use the term...
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Why Reflection Isn't Procrastination: The Secret Weapon High Achievers Use to Prevent Burnout
Is there a voice in your head saying you should be doing "real work" instead of reading this post right now? I see you there — deadlines breathing down your neck, emails multiplying like rabbits in...
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Plot Twist: Maybe You're Not an Imposter – You're Just Learning
Here's a radical thought: What if that knot in your stomach during meetings isn't imposter syndrome at all? What if it's just what learning feels like? Think back to learning to ride a bike. Did an...
Read moreBorder Crossing: The Hidden Power of Academic Code-Switching
Here's a secret: Some of the most innovative work happens at the edges of disciplines, where you feel least like you belong. When you're crossing from one field to another, that "imposter" feeling ...
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A Guide for the Mindful Creative
Being a creative individual comes with its own set of challenges and rewards. From writer's block to moments of inspiration, the creative process can be a rollercoaster of emotions. However, by inc...
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