TW: Mention of suicidality and self-harm Last week social media channels were full of reminders to talk about mental health. Ours included. But our final "don't forget" is the most important of all. Don’t forget that EVERY day is #TimeToTalkDay www.gumonmyshoe.com/2026/02/dont... #MondayBlogs

“When we seek to discover the best in others, we somehow bring out the best in ourselves.” —William Arthur Ward #quotes #fictionmonday

This week's blog is about endings. I guess all eulogies are, but this is why the end of a eulogy is SO important! Enjoy! www.postscripteulogies.com/post/the-imp... #MondayBlogs

"It had been a long night in the #IntensiveCare unit after my #HeartSurgery ..My eyes drifted towards the clock..—7am..“Oh my.” I thought. “How am I going to deal with the #pain? It will get better with time, but how do I even get to 7pm?”": buff.ly/QaJY6jN #MondayBlogs #ChronicPain #surgery

💥🎧 How to Sell and Market Your #Audiobook: Tips for Authors Ready to Be Heard | @BadRedheadMedia.bsky.social via Substack https://geni.us/MarketAudiobooks If you've produced an audiobook, you're not done when the last word is recorded. Now your marketing journey begins. #MondayBlogs

Rooted In Love In February everydaygyaan.com/rooted-in-lo... #MondayBlogs

My January newsletter is out. Choosing To Stay Rooted and Grounded open.substack.com/pub/everyday...

✍️ Nurturing a Writing Life: Finding Sanctuary in Words | @MargaretWhitford.bsky.social vist.ly/4nbua At fifty, I returned to graduate school to pursue an MFA in writing. Desire to pursue something for the sheer pleasure of it rather than professional ambition led me there. #MondayBlogs

Where to Find Royalty-Free Photos You Can Actually Trust | @BadRedheadMedia.bsky.social https://geni.us/RoyaltyFreePhotos "The best free (and paid) image sites for authors, marketers, and creatives, and what to do if you receive a takedown notice." #MondayBlogs

"I did a mega spring cleaning of all 300+ posts plus pages on the #website ..What this means for u — many posts from the archives have been updated with new (hopefully wiser 😆) #perspectives. So even if you've read a post before, you can read it again 😉": buff.ly/lXDgTJH #MondayBlogs #BloggingTips

Showing up is hard, but it's worth it. #mondayblogs #writingcommunity #commitment

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Our blog GUM ON MY SHOE has had a spring clean. We’re still focused on mental health and supportive friendships but now with a new look. We'd love to hear what you think so don't be shy! Please share to get the word out. www.gumonmyshoe.com/2026/01/a-fr... #Mondayblogs #mentalhealth #friendship

Calendars do not cause change. If something needs fixing, the best start date is ‘now,’ not a culturally convenient Monday. jimkatzaman.substack... #MondayBlogs featuring Maricar Jagger Carol Stephen

Grateful For Everyday Grace #MondayBlogs everydaygyaan.com/grateful-for...

Write Bravely - January Week 3 #MondayBlogs open.substack.com/pub/writebra...

Memories of My First Writing and How I’m Making It Feel New Again thefrangipanicreative.com/memories-of-...

Life, Noticed: Everyday Mindfulness | Artist’s Date: 19 January 2026 everydaygyaan.com/life-noticed...

Finishing Strong: Closing In On The End Of A Work-In-Progress msahno.com/articles/fin... #MondayBlogs #writerslife

She sent four photos of incorporation documents for the supposed children’s home in New York. Now things got interesting. jimkatzaman.substack... #MondayBlogs

Art Does Not Apologize ... And Neither Do I. #writingtips #amwriting #publishing #writing #pubtip #WritingCommunity #MondayBlogs publishedtodeath.blogspot.com/2020/09/art-...

"The Writer in You" online live course starts in a few days. But to give you a taste, check out this blog post on focusing hopes and dreams. Learn how to allow your hopes and dreams to focus your steps needed for success. #WritingCommunity #WriteSky #MondayBlogs

"Before I was put on #antidepressants, I had no idea how out-of-whack my brain was..Whilst the medications do not remove the #depression, #anxiety or pain entirely, I have managed to return to a functional level because of them.": buff.ly/FCEgFsY #MondayBlogs #MentalHealth #ChronicPain

A “Wardrobe Guide for Your Age” read like an 1,000-word recipe for boiling water. After paragraphs of patronizing minimalism, the big takeaway was a bust. Let me break it down for you. I promise you’ll laugh. lindaksienkiewicz.com/the-totally-... #mondayblogs #fashion

How to Start a Writing Habit in the New Year | Reed, Write, & Create vist.ly/4kp6j "The new year is the perfect time to develop new habits, including a writing habit. Learn how to start and stick with a consistent writing practice." #WritingCommunity

5 Effective Strategies to Avoid Engagement Farming and Build Authentic Social Media Interaction | by @BadRedheadMedia.bsky.social on Substack buff.ly/43mWSU5 Why do authors need to know about this technique? Let's discuss. #WritingCommunity

The Alexandria Papers Newsletter #159 | @DrAlexandriaSZ.bsky.social vist.ly/4kh7z #MentalHealth #Migraine #Trauma

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Beginning January Rooted and Grounded everydaygyaan.com/grounded/ #MondayBlogs

2026 Word of the Year thevoidthoughts.com/2026/01/06/2...

❤️ Meet Beatrice, a sweet senior Boxer American Bulldog mix in Grand Junction, CO! This gentle soul is waiting for a loving foster home. Will you be her hero? 🐾 https://www.adoptapet.com/pet/46920976-grand-junction-colorado-boxer-american-bulldog-mix #AdoptDontShop #RescueDog

(Inter)national Delurking Week! jahangiri.us/2020/interna... by @jahangiri.us

Memories of My First Writing and How I’m Making It Feel New Again thefrangipanicreative.com/memories-of-...

Two Tall Women in NYC | @SheilaSharpeAuthor.bsky.social via FeminineCollective https://ow.ly/i5wK50WEENg "Losing my identity was not in our plan. Mary and I came to the big city to celebrate finishing our books—my psychological thriller and her memoir of love and loss." #MondayBlogs

“Outsourcing allows me to take on more diverse projects. I can outsource the expertise to another team member.” medium.com/datadrive... #MondayBlogs featuring @diymarketers.bsky.social

A Sense of Doubt blog post #3968 - Carol of the Bells - three versions - Music Monday for 2512.29. sensedoubt.blogspot.com/2025/12/a-se... #ChristmasMusic #Christmascarols #MusicMonday #MondayBlogs

Holiday (memoir, poem) | @DrAlexandriaSZ.bsky.social vist.ly/47pzj Late this morning your first wife phoned, from where it is not raining: your three children huddled around, chirping, while the cat lapped milk from their cereal bowls. #MondayBlogs #Poem

10 Little-Known Substack Features That Will Transform How You Write and Grow | @BadRedheadMedia.bsky.social via Substack https://geni.us/TenSubstackFeatures A few tips I've learned that can help you! #MondayBlogs #Blogging

“To be a #human being among people and to remain one forever, no matter in what #circumstances, not to grow despondent and not to lose heart – that’s what life is all abt, that’s its task.” – Fyodor Dostoyevsky. For more #quotes, visit: buff.ly/fp7dYT0 #humanity #SelfWorth #MondayBlogs

50 Places to Publish Novellas and Long Short Stories - Paying markets. #writingtips #amwriting #publishing #writing #pubtip #WritingCommunity publishedtodeath.blogspot.com/2021/03/31-p... #MondayBlogs

Rooted : My Word of the Year and Intentions for 2026 everydaygyaan.com/rooted-my-wo... #MondayBlogs

✍️ NEW: Nurturing a Writing Life: Finding Sanctuary in Words | @MargaretWhitford.bsky.social vist.ly/4jdjw At fifty, I returned to graduate school to pursue an MFA in writing. Desire to pursue something for the sheer pleasure of it rather than professional ambition led me there. #MondayBlogs

10 Little-Known Substack Features That Will Transform How You Write and Grow | @BadRedheadMedia.bsky.social via Substack https://geni.us/TenSubstackFeatures A few tips I've learned that can help you! #MondayBlogs #Blogging

The Lies Our Parents Tell Us | @DrAlexandriaSZ.bsky.social vist.ly/47mgw The lies our parents tell us begin in childhood... and we swallow the lies because we’re so hungry, because the lies are all we have... #MondayBlogs #Poem

#MondayBlogs The family behind a beautiful early 20th century postcard collection somerville66.blogspot.com/2024/09/nell...

From the Blog: Thoughts on the stuff I watched and read and listened to in 2025: frad-lab.blogspot.com/2025/12/what... #mondayblogs

#MondayBlogs Simple Steps to Substack Success (Even if You're a Complete Beginner) | @BadRedheadMedia.bsky.social https://geni.us/SimpleSSTips If you’ve been with me for a minute, you’ll know I try everything first and then share the results. This is how I use Substack. Your mileage may vary.

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Looking Back on My Word of the Year 2025: Strong everydaygyaan.com/looking-back... #MondayBlogs

Wintering : Reading a Book in Its Right Season everydaygyaan.com/wintering-re...