Writing That Helps You Soar

By Izabela Kvesic

As an entrepreneur, a coach, and a mom of three amazing teens, my days can feel like a full-blown juggling act, part business strategist, part transformational coach, part carpool driver, part miracle worker who can somehow find matching socks five minutes before leaving the house. Still, through all the noise and to-do lists, writing has become my grounding force. It’s where I come back to myself, where ideas turn into real impact, and where my purpose feels the most alive.

When I started writing my book, She Soars (working title), I thought it would simply be about sharing lessons, stories, and frameworks that have helped the women I work with. What I didn’t expect was how much the process would teach me. Writing has this way of revealing what’s been sitting quietly under the surface, your beliefs, your fears, your joy, even the things you’ve been too busy to notice. It’s the space where your mind slows down and your soul catches up.

As a busy mom and entrepreneur, I’ve learned one truth that applies to almost everything: what gets scheduled gets done. That includes writing. I literally block it in my calendar like a non-negotiable meeting, because it is one, with me. When I protect that time, creativity knows it has a place to show up.

Of course, not every session turns into brilliance. Sometimes I sit there staring at the screen, wondering if my keyboard’s judging me in some way. My mind floods with a million ideas, but somehow none of them make it to the page. And honestly? That’s okay. I’ve learned not to fight those moments. Writing blocks happen to all of us, even the ones who teach about mindset and flow.

When that happens, I change the scenery. I pack up my laptop, grab my notebook, and head somewhere new. A month ago, I spent a weekend with my daughter in Montreal, no big agenda, just following curiosity, knowing that Quebec always has interesting and beautiful things to offer. We wandered through art galleries, got lost in the quiet beauty of an old cathedral, went to see Cirque du Soleil, and spent hours sitting in a park filled with turquoise umbrellas and little blue metal chairs while little birds drank water from a nearby fountain. I didn’t write much while I was there, but I came home inspired and full of ideas. Sometimes creativity just needs a little adventure and a good almond croissant!

What writing continues to teach me is that we don’t have to take it, or ourselves, too seriously. Some of my best insights come when I stop overthinking and simply enjoy the ride. Because at the end of the day, writing isn’t about perfection; it’s about connection. It’s about sharing something real, something that someone else might read and think, “me too.”

So, to anyone out there dreaming of writing a book or even just starting a blog post, start small. Schedule the time, protect your energy, and give yourself permission to write badly before you write beautifully. The magic isn’t in the flawless sentences; it’s in the courage to start.

Writing has reminded me of how far I have actually come, helped me grow, and shown me how to lead with more authenticity. It’s a daily reminder that our stories matter not because they’re perfect, but because they’re ours. And when we share them, we remind someone else that they’re not alone in their becoming, their hope, or their dreams.

So if you’ve got a story on your heart, grab that pen, pour yourself a good cup of coffee (of course, in a pretty cup!), and start writing. You never know, your words might just become someone else’s turning point. And in the process, you might find a little more of yourself, too.