by Justin Shiels | Mar 4, 2026 | Journal
For most of my life, I thought I was good at rest. I slept eight hours most nights. I took vacations when I needed them. I watched Netflix in the evening with a glass of wine and called it “recharging.” I was fine. Until I wasn’t. We’ve talked... by Justin Shiels | Feb 18, 2026 | Journal
Good morning sunshine, I can’t believe it, but for the first time that I can remember, I missed sending out my weekly newsletter. And first, I want to say sorry, friend. I hate when I miss the imaginary deadlines I’ve created for myself. I love sharing... by Justin Shiels | Feb 4, 2026 | Journal
Last week I announced that I completed Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way. (And yes, it took me three years to do it. But I finished it and I’m very proud.) Today’s issue is Part 2 of my deep dive into my experience with the book. Just in case you... by Justin Shiels | Jan 28, 2026 | Journal
Please clap for me: I finished Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way. It took me a little over three years. And I’m patting myself on the back because I did 90% of the assignments in the book. (Maybe more.) In the next two issues, I’m going to do a deep dive into my... by Justin Shiels | Jan 21, 2026 | Journal
This week’s reset is about tiny habits—the small choices that quietly change how a day feels. None of these are especially hard, but together they’ve been helping me feel safer, calmer, and more at home in my creativity. Here are the tiny things that are making a big... by Justin Shiels | Jan 14, 2026 | Journal
We don’t struggle with making decisions. We struggle with trusting ourselves enough to act on what we already know. Whether it’s applying for a job that feels out of reach or committing to a hobby you’re pretty sure you’ll love, overthinking often keeps us from...