Eager to turn over a new leaf but find New Year's resolutions daunting? I am right there with you and ready to unfold the secrets of habit formation any time of the year. In the latest "Have a Cup of Johanny" episode, we take you on a personal journey through the art of shameless learning and the joy of discovery that comes with embracing both our triumphs and fumbles. I'll walk you through the intimate details of my bullet journal tradition, the heart of my productivity, and share how this simple tool helps me fine-tune my practices to supercharge the year ahead.

As we venture further into the realm of creating lasting change, I peel back the layers of the disciplined approach to achieving my dream of publishing The Devil that Haunts Me by the fall of 2024. From dissecting my manuscript to establishing a daily writing rhythm, I lay bare the strategies that keep my characters vibrant and my timelines taut. Drawing inspiration from "The Power of Habit," I'll show you how to swap out those pesky, unproductive behaviors with power-packed routines that can significantly elevate your lifestyle. Whether it's swapping snacks or screen time for more enriching activities, this episode will arm you with the tools to make incremental yet impactful changes toward your ambitions.

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Johanny Ortega published a middle-grade realistic fiction novel about blended families, Mrs. Franchy's Evil Ring and the Six Months That Changed Everything. This book is available NOW.

Under J.E. Ortega, Johanny published a military thriller novella, The Alvarez Girls. It's available everywhere books are sold. She's also published a domestic thriller short story, I Love You So Much.

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