Want to hear something silly? Three weeks ago I started my email list. And for the past three weeks, it’s been one of my weekly goals to share the link to my list on all my social media platforms. Nothing committal, just a quick post on my Instagram and Snapchat stories and maybe a short … More What To Do When That Next Step Forward Feels Impossible
Have you noticed a change in The Paper Trail recently? My content has stayed relatively the same. (Except maybe the amount of advice I give – sorry folks, I just love giving my opinion). My blog is still a “trail” of self-development. Actually, I probably write more reflection posts now. No… the BIG change is … More Time Management: Planning Ahead Actually Works!
Have you ever seen The Office? It’s this super cringey TV show about a paper company… and it goes on for nine seasons. I’m reminded of this one scene in Season 8, episode 19 where one character, Nellie, finagles her way into a job she didn’t earn or was well-equipped for. Her explanation is “anything … More Everything is Random: Luck’s Essential Role in Pursuing Passion
This new year, I hoped to refocus my attention on my writing growth. All the things: be a consistent writer, become more confident, spend time learning, actually post on my blog every week. The first week was great. I achieved 2 out of 3 of my writing goals, which isn’t bad considering before I was … More The Latest In Erin’s Life: New Semester Fiasco
For the past few Novembers, I’ve posted NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) announcements (like these from 2019 and 2020). I’ve always said something along the lines of “since I’m literally insane, I’ve decided to write an entire book in a month”. As you can see, I don’t have one of those posts this November. I’ve … More The “Why” Behind a Season of Busyness
In June, I needed to focus on my virtual economics class. I needed the credit for my degree plan and had no desire to take an introductory course as a junior in college. Summer school was the way to go (and ironically, economics seems to be the only class I ever take in the summertime). … More Why Procrastination Can Actually Be Productive
When I was 10 years old, my family decided to sell our minivan and get a new one. The minivan they were selling was pretty messed up. It was this dark blue color (I once told my dance teacher my car was a mixture of blue, purple, and green sparkly paint – I was a … More New Minivans, College, and Snow: The Benefits of Change
A week or two ago, I woke up and realized: summer is halfway through. It’s July now. July. I go back to school in like six weeks. (And as I write that, I feel my heart starting to race). Isn’t it insane that half of 2021 is over already? This time last year, I was … More Why We Should All Look Forward to Time Passing
When I was about 7 years old, my mom started hearing the phrase “I’m bored” constantly – especially during the summer. My dad’s response was always “Hi Bored, I’m Dad.” When I told my Grandma “I have nothing to do,” she’d say, “Just mildew.” That one always confused me. That boredom led me to hours … More Boredom: Our Long-Time Companion
Welcome back to The Paper Trail, where I’m supposed to post every Monday but fail almost every other week. I hope you’ll find it in your hearts to forgive me of the egregious behavior. Honestly, finding motivation to do anything at all is pretty much lacking in all areas of my life. If I’m not … More 5 Reasons Why Consistently Resting is Better Than Productivity
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