The Ember
Your Weekly Spark from Phoenix on Fire
April 15, 2025
Hey friend,
You might’ve noticed The Ember skipped a week. Last Monday, I had to step back and prioritize self-care over sending content. It was one of those weeks where burnout didn’t knock—it kicked the door in.
If you didn’t catch my post on socials, just know I missed being in your inbox and I’m so glad to be back today with something steady and soothing.
Let’s talk about mental clarity—and how bullet journaling can help us find it.
This Week’s Spark: Bullet Journaling for Mental Clarity & Focus
When your brain feels like a browser with 47 tabs open, bullet journaling can help you shut down the mental noise.
You don’t need washi tape or a calligraphy pen. Just a notebook, a few symbols, and the courage to start messy:
● Task
– Note
★ Priority
? Question
Brain-dump what’s swirling around. Give each thing a mark. Choose one item to move forward.
That’s it. One dot at a time, you’ll find your way through.
In Case You Missed It:
Here’s what’s been happening over at Ashes to Action:
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[ Self-Care Strategies for Entrepreneurs & Creatives ] Real-life ways to stay grounded when you’re balancing deadlines, dreams, and a dozen open tabs in your brain.
[ Today Is a Day I Rise ] A powerful personal story about facing a life-altering diagnosis and finding light on the other side.
[ Spring Cleaning Your Mind: A Mental Declutter Ritual ] A simple, soulful way to reset your thoughts and reclaim calm—even if your to-do list is on fire.
[ Fueled by Fire, Grounded by Grit ] A personal description written by a good friend of mine to help you get to know the face behind Phoenix on Fire (that's me!) a little better.
This Week in Ashes to Action
Don't miss this week's blogs! As a reminder, blog entries are made public on Tuesdays and Fridays at 6:30AM central standard time!
5 Ways to Spring Clean Your Digital Life (Tuesday)
Your devices deserve a reset too. These quick tips help you declutter your digital world and reclaim some peace of mind.
Mini Digital Detox: Reclaim Focus in 10 Minutes a Day
You don’t need to unplug for a week. These small, daily shifts help you find focus without deleting your entire life.
Phoenix Spotlight
The Phoenix Reset Kit – Spring Forward Edition
Coming this week!
This all-new bundle brings beauty and function to your desktop, with:
A guided digital declutter PDF
Matching folder icons
Wallpapers for desktop & phone
App covers and widgets
It’s like spring cleaning, but make it ✨ aesthetic ✨.
(PSST. Take 10% off your bundle within 72 hours of launch with code EMBERRESET as my thank you for being a loyal subscriber, you deserve it!)
Until Next Time...
If no one has told you lately:
You’re not behind.
You’re not failing.
You’re not alone.
You’re building something beautiful in the ashes—and that takes time.
Here’s to doing one thing at a time, forgiving the rest, and giving yourself the grace to grow messy.
You don’t need to do everything today. You just need to do the next right thing.
And sometimes, that thing is rest. Or journaling. Or walking away from your screen and breathing in fresh air.
You’re not behind—you’re becoming.
Stay fiery,
Katie
Phoenix on Fire
Professional chaos tamer. Planner hoarder. Raccoon whisperer.