by Mary DeRosa | Aug 26, 2016 | Books, eBook, Perseverance, Procrastination, Resistance, Writing
As a writer, I’m always looking for ways to improve my craft. Tell better stories. Write more engaging posts. Develop films that truly move people. But the fact is, it’s hard to improve your writing when you aren’t actually doing it. So, the other thing I’m always...
by Mary DeRosa | Jul 22, 2016 | Encouragement, Resistance, Self Love
Okay, so I am one of those weirdos that actually likes grocery shopping. I find it oddly therapeutic, and the people watching opportunities can’t be beat. So, one day this week after loading up my cart with an inordinate amount of healthy stuff, I decided the scales...
by Mary DeRosa | Jul 12, 2016 | Creativity, Encouragement, Resistance
I still remember the day that I gave notice at my last corporate job. I was nervous, shaky and borderline nauseous. Yet I was also elated to be starting a new (and definitely comfort zone busting) stage of my life. When I explained my situation to my boss, she was...
by Mary DeRosa | Jun 30, 2016 | Books, Creativity, Encouragement, Perseverance, Resistance
“That’s my story, and I’m sticking to it.” Normally, that phrase is said with irony after some outlandish statement. (“This cake contains anti-oxidant laden dark chocolate, plus protein rich milk and eggs. Therefore, it makes perfect sense for me to be shoveling it...
by Mary DeRosa | Jun 19, 2016 | Films, Gratitude, Resistance, Screenplays
“Life is a journey, not a destination.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson Mr. Emerson’s quote is famous for a reason. It really is an ideal way to see your existence. Adopting a viewpoint like his makes it easier to handle frustrations. To see great progress in small...
by Mary DeRosa | Jun 7, 2016 | Encouragement, Perseverance, Procrastination, Resistance
A workout that consists of one push up. Reading 2 pages of a book. Writing 50 words. Yes, those are actual daily goals. And believe it or not, they can lead you to exercising for 30 minutes a day. Reading over 100 books a year. Or writing multiple books of your...
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