Doodle your Word of the Year


Hi Reader ,

Happy Tuesday!

It was so heartwarming to hear from several of you about your journey doodles from last week! (If you’re not sure what I’m referring to, check it out here.) I love hearing about your adventures—and yes, even the misadventures. That’s all part of the journey, right? What we know for sure is this: even detours can still lead us to where we’re meant to go.

As promised, here are the details about my upcoming “Doodle Your Word 2026” class. There’s something powerful about turning a word into a simple image and keeping it where your eyes—and your brain—can see it every day. When we pair words with visuals, they stick. That’s one of the reasons I love doodling so much.

When: Sunday, January 26
Time: 7:00 PM
Where: Online (replay available)

This is a class I’ve offered for several years now, and whether you join live or watch the replay, you’ll experience the same benefits so many participants have enjoyed in the past.

Registration closes soon, and space is limited so I can keep the experience interactive and personal. If this feels like the gentle, creative reset you need for 2026, I’d love to have you there!

Click here for more information and to reserve your spot before January 25.

NOTE: If you are are a TimeOut member, this is included in your membership and you do not need to sign up or pay. This is our regular DoodleU event.

I can’t wait to doodle our words together!

Until next time!

Doodle On!

PS. If you don't know what your word of the year is, don't stress. You can choose a phrase, or a word of the first quarter, or a fun word to play with. This is all about training our brains to find the good and set our expectations. It's a fun way to play and experience the power of our thoughts.

DoodleDe

My passion is working with teachers (and teachers at heart) to help them enjoy creative self-care, often through doodling. Using a super-simple Doodle Alphabet, I guide my tribe to express thoughts, ideas, and emotions . . . one line at a time. Doodling is a fantastic meditative process that strengthens the mind, nurtures the heart, and boosts creativity. Everyone is creative (we were created to create). Sometimes we just need to reconnect to our creativity for the personal benefit . . . not to become producing artists.

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