work ethos

Posted on May 1, 2026 by msw blog

normalize calling your corporate gig your side job and your creative projects and writing your main job. it forces you to have a different relationship with work that you do to make rent, and a more serious relationship with the work that actually feeds you.-Tahirah Hairston

honestly i became a lot more sane when i chose to start referring to my “real” job as my “bills” job. Creating became my “profession.” prioritizing things well 100% starts inside yourself. Kass CarcosaOct 8

I do a version of this too! I’m getting better at responding with “I’m a writer but my paid work is as a …” and now I get to talk more about my creative work than ever before!-Nielly

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The Power of Kindness

Posted on May 1, 2026 by msw blog

You know what’s underrated??

Letting people be. Letting them mispronounce a word, talk too much about a show they love, or get excited about something you don’t understand.

You don’t have to get it, just be kind.

Everyone’s got something that lights them up.

Let them shine, even if it’s not your thing.”

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Illuminating Life

Posted on April 30, 2026 by msw blog

Over the years I have learned how to do but not how to be. However vast the darkness, we must supply our own light.. -Stanley Kubrick

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assertiveness

Posted on April 30, 2026 by msw blog

Be direct about what you want or need. if your partner asks what you would like for a birthday or holiday, don’t turn it into a test of their love. If you want roses instead of tulips, or a tool chest instead of a massage, say so. When they follow through, treat it as evidence of care — not a failure of their paying attention.

Become more assertive and set limits around hurtful behavior. Healthy relationships require the ability to stand up for yourself without becoming aggressive. If assertiveness doesn’t come naturally, therapy, skills training or targeted reading can help.

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 Donating Winter Clothing

Posted on April 29, 2026 by msw blog

Wash, pack, and donate winter clothes you no longer want.

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