Tracie
@traciefj.bsky.social
Teacher, Writer, Artist
www.traciejoy.com
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Tracie
@traciefj.bsky.social
· Jan 1
Hi, I’m Tracie.
Indie author, HS social studies teacher, lifelong book lover.
Unapologetically progressive, deeply curious, and fond of thoughtful mischief.
Come for the sarcasm. Stay for the stories. New friends ALWAYS welcome.
Indie author, HS social studies teacher, lifelong book lover.
Unapologetically progressive, deeply curious, and fond of thoughtful mischief.
Come for the sarcasm. Stay for the stories. New friends ALWAYS welcome.
Tired writer brain?
Start with tiny rituals — a candle, a tea mug, 5 sentences.
The words will come after you show up.
✨🕯️
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#writerslife #writingtips #amwriting #creativity #writingrituals #cozywriting #tiredbrain #writeeveryday #creativehabits #writercommunity #blogpost
Start with tiny rituals — a candle, a tea mug, 5 sentences.
The words will come after you show up.
✨🕯️
traciejoy.com/2026/02/11/w...
#writerslife #writingtips #amwriting #creativity #writingrituals #cozywriting #tiredbrain #writeeveryday #creativehabits #writercommunity #blogpost
writing rituals for tired brains
Gentle writing rituals for tired brains help you create even when energy is low. Simple habits can open the door to words without pressure.
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February 11, 2026 at 10:31 PM
Tired writer brain?
Start with tiny rituals — a candle, a tea mug, 5 sentences.
The words will come after you show up.
✨🕯️
traciejoy.com/2026/02/11/w...
#writerslife #writingtips #amwriting #creativity #writingrituals #cozywriting #tiredbrain #writeeveryday #creativehabits #writercommunity #blogpost
Start with tiny rituals — a candle, a tea mug, 5 sentences.
The words will come after you show up.
✨🕯️
traciejoy.com/2026/02/11/w...
#writerslife #writingtips #amwriting #creativity #writingrituals #cozywriting #tiredbrain #writeeveryday #creativehabits #writercommunity #blogpost
Good morning! Wednesday is the hoodie of weekdays—comfy, forgiving. Teach one thing with sparkle, learn one thing with snacks nearby. You’re not behind; you’re in progress. Gold star for simply showing up. #teacherpeptalk
February 11, 2026 at 12:46 PM
Good morning! Wednesday is the hoodie of weekdays—comfy, forgiving. Teach one thing with sparkle, learn one thing with snacks nearby. You’re not behind; you’re in progress. Gold star for simply showing up. #teacherpeptalk
If you use Google Slides Beautify, keep an original copy first. It flattens text into images, wrecks accessibility, and makes resizing a nightmare. Ask me how I know.
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#TeacherProblems #GoogleSlides #EdTechFail #TeachingTips #ClassroomReality
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#TeacherProblems #GoogleSlides #EdTechFail #TeachingTips #ClassroomReality
Google Slides Beautify Problems
The Google Slides Beautify problems turned editable lessons into huge pictures and broke student viewing. A teacher rant about why this tool misses real classroom needs
traciejoy.com
February 10, 2026 at 11:48 PM
If you use Google Slides Beautify, keep an original copy first. It flattens text into images, wrecks accessibility, and makes resizing a nightmare. Ask me how I know.
traciejoy.com/2026/02/10/g...
#TeacherProblems #GoogleSlides #EdTechFail #TeachingTips #ClassroomReality
traciejoy.com/2026/02/10/g...
#TeacherProblems #GoogleSlides #EdTechFail #TeachingTips #ClassroomReality
Good morning! Tuesday’s a gentle sidekick—bring a warm mug and one tiny goal. If the classroom gets noisy, remember you’re the calm lighthouse, not the storm. Laugh once, stretch twice, and win small. #teacherpeptalk
February 10, 2026 at 11:40 AM
Good morning! Tuesday’s a gentle sidekick—bring a warm mug and one tiny goal. If the classroom gets noisy, remember you’re the calm lighthouse, not the storm. Laugh once, stretch twice, and win small. #teacherpeptalk
📣 Writers! If a “book club” asks YOU to pay, that’s not publishing — it’s a scam. 😬
New blog post + FREE checklist to help you spot red flags before you hit reply:
🔗 traciejoy.com/2026/02/09/p...
You write the words. They shouldn’t write you an invoice. ✍️💸 #amwriting #pubtip
New blog post + FREE checklist to help you spot red flags before you hit reply:
🔗 traciejoy.com/2026/02/09/p...
You write the words. They shouldn’t write you an invoice. ✍️💸 #amwriting #pubtip
A Straight Talk About Publishing Scams: Book Clubs Do Not
Publishing scams for authors are everywhere, but real book clubs do not send invoices. Learn the red flags and protect your writing dreams.
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February 10, 2026 at 1:00 AM
📣 Writers! If a “book club” asks YOU to pay, that’s not publishing — it’s a scam. 😬
New blog post + FREE checklist to help you spot red flags before you hit reply:
🔗 traciejoy.com/2026/02/09/p...
You write the words. They shouldn’t write you an invoice. ✍️💸 #amwriting #pubtip
New blog post + FREE checklist to help you spot red flags before you hit reply:
🔗 traciejoy.com/2026/02/09/p...
You write the words. They shouldn’t write you an invoice. ✍️💸 #amwriting #pubtip
Morning! Treat Monday like a polite raccoon—approach calmly with snacks. One small win before emails, one deep breath before the bell. You’re the steady grown‑up kids will remember. Cozy mug, capable heart, go shine.
#teacherpeptalk
#teacherpeptalk
February 9, 2026 at 11:32 AM
Morning! Treat Monday like a polite raccoon—approach calmly with snacks. One small win before emails, one deep breath before the bell. You’re the steady grown‑up kids will remember. Cozy mug, capable heart, go shine.
#teacherpeptalk
#teacherpeptalk
Good morning, Sunday. No bells, no plans, just soft socks and slower thoughts. Let the coffee take its time and your shoulders drop. Rest is real work. Laugh at something silly and be gently proud of surviving the week.#teacherpeptalk
February 8, 2026 at 1:53 PM
Good morning, Sunday. No bells, no plans, just soft socks and slower thoughts. Let the coffee take its time and your shoulders drop. Rest is real work. Laugh at something silly and be gently proud of surviving the week.#teacherpeptalk
Good morning! Saturday brought zero alarms. Sip something warm, let the to-do list nap, and remember you’re more than lesson plans. Cozy wins count. Laugh at the laundry, celebrate small joys, and carry your gentle, teacher-tough spark into a soft day. #teacherpeptalk
February 7, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Good morning! Saturday brought zero alarms. Sip something warm, let the to-do list nap, and remember you’re more than lesson plans. Cozy wins count. Laugh at the laundry, celebrate small joys, and carry your gentle, teacher-tough spark into a soft day. #teacherpeptalk
Raise your hand if your teacher brain finishes work at 3:00 and your writer brain does not clock in until 10:47 with a juice box. New post about living between lesson plans and paragraphs. No productivity shaming allowed. traciejoy.com/2026/02/06/t...
teacher brain writer brain Teacher by Day, Writer by Night
teacher by day, writer by night sounds romantic, but teacher brain writer brain speak different languages. Here is how to help creativity survive
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February 6, 2026 at 11:37 PM
Raise your hand if your teacher brain finishes work at 3:00 and your writer brain does not clock in until 10:47 with a juice box. New post about living between lesson plans and paragraphs. No productivity shaming allowed. traciejoy.com/2026/02/06/t...
Bizzare is an apt description of this presidency
February 6, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Bizzare is an apt description of this presidency
Friday strutted in wearing comfy jeans and a hopeful grin. Teach what you can, laugh at what you can’t, and remember even half‑planned lessons still grow whole humans. Cozy confidence beats perfect plans—finish strong, and remember the weekend’s here #teacherpeptalk
February 6, 2026 at 11:32 AM
Friday strutted in wearing comfy jeans and a hopeful grin. Teach what you can, laugh at what you can’t, and remember even half‑planned lessons still grow whole humans. Cozy confidence beats perfect plans—finish strong, and remember the weekend’s here #teacherpeptalk
Emotional maturity isn’t about having perfect feelings — it’s about holding two truths at once with gentle courage. 💫
Gratitude and grief can coexist. Strength and tiredness can share a breath.
Read more: traciejoy.com/2026/02/05/e...
#EmotionalMaturity #Wellness #Growth
Gratitude and grief can coexist. Strength and tiredness can share a breath.
Read more: traciejoy.com/2026/02/05/e...
#EmotionalMaturity #Wellness #Growth
Emotional Maturity: Learning to Hold Two Truths at Once
Emotional maturity means learning to hold two true feelings at once with honesty and compassion, without guilt or pretending everything is simple.
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February 5, 2026 at 11:24 PM
Emotional maturity isn’t about having perfect feelings — it’s about holding two truths at once with gentle courage. 💫
Gratitude and grief can coexist. Strength and tiredness can share a breath.
Read more: traciejoy.com/2026/02/05/e...
#EmotionalMaturity #Wellness #Growth
Gratitude and grief can coexist. Strength and tiredness can share a breath.
Read more: traciejoy.com/2026/02/05/e...
#EmotionalMaturity #Wellness #Growth
Me jumping on the bandwagon. I do love my llama
February 5, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Me jumping on the bandwagon. I do love my llama
Thursday has its sneakers on and is pretending to be organized—adorable. Laugh at the copy machine drama, and remember even tiny victories deserve applause. Cozy calm over hustle; you’re shaping humans, which is superhero work with better snacks #teacherpeptalk
February 5, 2026 at 11:35 AM
Thursday has its sneakers on and is pretending to be organized—adorable. Laugh at the copy machine drama, and remember even tiny victories deserve applause. Cozy calm over hustle; you’re shaping humans, which is superhero work with better snacks #teacherpeptalk
Done > perfect. Every time. 🛠️ Celebrate messy beginnings and imperfect endings. Blog up 👉 traciejoy.com/2026/02/04/o...
#WritersLife #CreativeMindset #WritingJourney #MessyDraft #CreativeGrowth #MakeArtAnyway #ImperfectProgress #TrustTheProcess
#WritersLife #CreativeMindset #WritingJourney #MessyDraft #CreativeGrowth #MakeArtAnyway #ImperfectProgress #TrustTheProcess
Overcoming Perfectionism in the Creative Process 5 strategie
Learn practical and kind strategies for overcoming perfectionism in the creative process so you can finish projects, protect your joy and create with confidence
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February 4, 2026 at 10:14 PM
Done > perfect. Every time. 🛠️ Celebrate messy beginnings and imperfect endings. Blog up 👉 traciejoy.com/2026/02/04/o...
#WritersLife #CreativeMindset #WritingJourney #MessyDraft #CreativeGrowth #MakeArtAnyway #ImperfectProgress #TrustTheProcess
#WritersLife #CreativeMindset #WritingJourney #MessyDraft #CreativeGrowth #MakeArtAnyway #ImperfectProgress #TrustTheProcess
The coffee is clocked in and pretending to be qualified—just like the copier. Remember even chaotic classes grow good humans. Cozy confidence beats perfection; do three small things and call it heroic. You’re quietly amazing today. #teacherpeptalk
February 4, 2026 at 11:36 AM
The coffee is clocked in and pretending to be qualified—just like the copier. Remember even chaotic classes grow good humans. Cozy confidence beats perfection; do three small things and call it heroic. You’re quietly amazing today. #teacherpeptalk
Teaching the unmotivated is real emotional labor. It’s not about being a performer, it’s about helping students meet you halfway.
Read more ➡️ traciejoy.com/2026/02/03/t...
#TeachingTheUnmotivated #TeacherLife #EdChat
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#TeachingTheUnmotivated #TeacherLife #EdChat
teaching the unmotivated: the emotional labor
Teaching the unmotivated is emotional labor that fuels burnout. Honest truth about apathy in the classroom and strategies that do not require teachers to perform.
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February 3, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Teaching the unmotivated is real emotional labor. It’s not about being a performer, it’s about helping students meet you halfway.
Read more ➡️ traciejoy.com/2026/02/03/t...
#TeachingTheUnmotivated #TeacherLife #EdChat
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#TeachingTheUnmotivated #TeacherLife #EdChat
And it keeps getting worse
February 3, 2026 at 7:37 PM
And it keeps getting worse