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Personal Curriculum- Sept, Oct, Nov
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items My current personal curriculum, a mix of books, classes, and creative rabbit holes I’m exploring this fall. Think of it as school for becoming my most interesting, well-read, sparkle-filled self.
Sections
4
Core Reading
Supplemental Learning
Creative Practice Tools
Extras
Core Reading
It’s short, witty, and reminds me that inspiration isn’t about being original, it’s about being curious. I’m pairing it with the companion journal for daily 5-minute creativity warmups
Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things About Creativity
I’m treating this like a guide to align my values with real-life action without burning out.
Micro Activism: Make a Difference Quietly
I’m reading this slowly, one “Guidepost” at a time, and journaling how each lesson shows up in real life. Basically, therapy in paperback form.
The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go & Be You
I picked this one as my emotional reset for fall. It’s the kind of book you highlight every few pages.
Radical Compassion: Learning to Love Yourself
Supplemental Learning
Free to audit (self-paced 6 weeks), teaches how to forecast weather by observing your own surroundings. Plus you can tell people you go to Harvard!
Backyard Meteorology: The Science of Weather
I’m using this as the anchor for my literary censorship module. PEN America’s reporting breaks down what’s happening with banned books across the U.S. and why it matters.
The Normalization of Book Banning
Creative Practice Tools
I have the one in the first photo and I am in love with it. It’s made out of recycled and upcycled materials. Each insert has its own role: one for book notes and quotes, one for creative exercises or collage spreads, and one for nightly reflections....
coupleofartists
Companion journal to Steal Like an Artist. I use this when I want to get ideas out without overthinking. It’s the perfect low-pressure way to stay consistent with my creativity practice, even on tired days.
Steal Like an Artist Journal: Creative Notebook
These are my go-to’s for everything from journaling to color-coding my reading notes. I swear they make my handwriting look 20 percent more put together than I actually am.
Pilot G2 Premium Gel Roller Pens 0.7 Fine Black
I use the pastels for calm days and the neons when my brain is in chaos mode. They’re the only highlighters that make me want to organize just for the aesthetic.
MILDLINER Dual-Tip Creative Highlighter
The secret ingredient for making my pages feel like mini art projects. I layer them over quotes, margins, and mist
Washi Tape
Extras
My study-session ritual. I light this before I start reading or journaling.
Wick valley candle
The unofficial uniform of my personal curriculum. Adds just the right amount of comfort to keep me still long enough to finish a chapter.
Weighted Blanket
No study session is complete without something in my favorite mug. Mornings are for chai or coffee; nights are for peppermint tea or a “work wine” moment.
Chai Latte