Welcome to Issue 70 of Writing and Other Stuff. I’m Kim Scaravelli, politely popping into your inbox every two weeks with fresh ideas to spark your creativity, make content creation easier (dare I say... fun), and help your professional brand voice shine - because you’re amazing and everyone should know it!
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New Year… Same Old Me. And honestly? That’s absolutely fine!
Resolutions? Nah. 🙄 I’ve done the whole ‘start strong, feel bad by February’ thing, and I can’t be bothered. Instead, I kickstart each new year by opening my Happiness Jar and savoring the sweetest work-related moments from the past 12 months.
If you’re wondering what a Happiness Jar is - and how to use it - check out this article I wrote for She Owns It. Spoiler: It’s not just about celebrating wins. The notes in my jar remind me what worked and what I enjoyed. And honestly, isn’t that the best starting point for a new year?
Instead of chasing shiny new goals, I’m building on the successes and joyful moments that brought me energy and inspiration last year. This mindset lets me go deeper than sparkly resolutions that fizzle out in a few weeks. It helps me focus on intention.
Over the past few days, I've pondered questions like:
- What do I want to feel more of in my work this year?
- What kind of energy do I want to bring to the table?
For me, it’s about leaning into what works, leaving the noise behind, and doing MORE of the things that feel right.
My theme for 2025? Energy and Joy. Because when I focus on what lights me up, I show up better in every part of my work - and that’s the kind of growth I’m here for.
| What about you? As we head into 2025, how are you feeling about the year ahead? |
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Cool Quote
"Define success on your own terms, achieve it by your own rules, and build a life you're proud to live."
Anne Sweeney, former President of Walt Disney
Stuff Worth Sharing
🔥 I’m coming in HOT this month, fully embracing my year of ENERGY and JOY. And I’d love for you to feel the same spark in everything you do.
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For the Word Nerds
The word ebullience popped up in a recent Threads post and I immediately LOVED IT!
Ebullience is the quality of being cheerful, full of energy, and enthusiastic. Picture a pot of water bubbling over on the stove. That bubbling energy is ebullience! It’s all about overflowing joy and enthusiasm.
In case you're wondering how to pronounce it...
/ih-BUHL-yuhns/ or /ih-BOO-lee-uhns/
(Think: "a bull" charging forward with energy or "boo!" to make you smile.)
🚀😀💥 I’m channeling ebullience into 2025: more energy, more joy, more of what works!
Thank you for your time. See you again on January 14th. In the meantime:
🩷If you want to brainstorm about ways to make your professional brand voice both REAL and POWERFUL, I'm here for you. Book a FREE CHAT!
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