Sheryl Garratt
Bio
Sheryl Garratt is a former editor of The Face and Observer magazines, and has written professionally for more than 30 years. She is also a coach working with creatives of all kinds. Find her at thecreativelife.net
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12 Rules for a Better Life
Ryan Holiday is a prolific writer, author, thinker and creator. He recently tweeted nine short rules for a better life. You can read those here (he’s well worth following). But his post started me thinking about my own principles for living well.
By Sheryl Garratt2 years ago in Motivation
Why Can't I Finish This?
I’ve been putting off finishing my next book. It’s ready for a final edit, but I keep finding more important things to do. I keep telling myself I don’t quite have the time yet, that I’m a bit tired or groggy, that I’ll do it better a bit later/tomorrow/next week.
By Sheryl Garratt2 years ago in Motivation
The Rule of Three
It starts – and ends – with a question. At the end of each working day, as part of my shut-down routine before dinner, I open my journal do a little time travel. I fast-forward 24 hours and ask: What three things will feel good to have done, this time tomorrow?
By Sheryl Garratt2 years ago in Motivation
How to build multiple income streams
We live in a time of rapid change and disruption. I’m not just talking about the pandemic, here. The world of work has been changing for some time now. There’s no longer such a thing as a job for life. Soon, there may be very few full-time jobs at all. I can see a not-too-distant future when almost everyone will be freelance, and we’ll all need to be agile, adaptable and endlessly flexible to earn a living.
By Sheryl Garratt2 years ago in Journal
These Books Will Make You Rich
How do you feel about money? Does even thinking about it make you cringe, feel shame or fear? As it comes to the end of the financial year, are your figures ready for your tax return? Or do you have a drawer stuffed full of receipts that you’re aiming to deal with soon (ie days before the deadline next January)?
By Sheryl Garratt2 years ago in Trader
Find a routine that’s baggy enough to live in
Freedom is important to me. I hate feeling trapped. Even the word ‘routine’ felt stifling and oppressive to be. I chose to be a writer and editor because I wanted variety. Not to go to the same place, at the same times, and do the same things, year after year.
By Sheryl Garratt2 years ago in Motivation
Taking a break can change everything
“Each person deserves a day away in which no problems are confronted, no solutions searched for. Each of us needs to withdraw from the cares which will not withdraw from us.” Maya Angelou, Wouldn’t Take Nothing for My Journey Now
By Sheryl Garratt2 years ago in Motivation
Find a routine that’s baggy enough to live in
I hate feeling trapped. Even the word ‘routine’ used to feel grey to me, stifling and oppressive. I'm a writer, and I chose a creative career because I wanted variety. Not to go to the same place, at the same times, and do the same things, year after year.
By Sheryl Garratt2 years ago in Journal