Navigating Grief: A Healing Journey coping strategies emotional well-being grief healing loss

Grief is a universal human experience that manifests in various forms, triggered by the loss of a loved one, a significant relationship, a job, or even a sense of normalcy. Navigating grief is a complex, gutting, and personal journey, and finding healing amidst the pain is crucial for emotional...

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Navigating the Holiday Happiness Hurdle: The Pressure to Be Merry feelings holiday season self-care

The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy, laughter, and merriment with your completely healthy and happy family and friends. Festive decorations, cheerful carols, and the aroma of delicious treats fill the air.

However, beneath the surface of this seemingly idyllic season, many...

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Top 10 Ways to Establish Boundaries boundaries self-awareness self-care

Establishing boundaries

Establishing boundaries is crucial for maintaining healthy relationships and personal well-being. Many think that boundaries are about others but they are about the care, honor, and love for ourselves. Without boundaries, women end up in burnout, physical and emotional...

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The Silent Strain: Unraveling the Holiday Stressors for Women holiday season holiday stress women stressor

The holiday season is often hailed as a time of joy, love, and celebration. However, beneath the glittering lights and festive decorations, many women find themselves shouldering a disproportionate amount of stress during this time of year. From planning elaborate family gatherings to managing...

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Announcement To All Women Creators, Leaders, and Entrepreneurs creativity self-love

I am beyond excited about something and am chomping at the bit to share it with you.

I have been working with women creators (of all sorts), leaders, and entrepreneurs for 30 years. Some of my very favorite work is helping women get unblocked, un-unstifled, and unstuck, releasing old patterns...

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Boundaries and the True “Self” boundaries self-abuse self-awareness self-knowledge

This week’s topic is all about boundaries. We hear about boundaries all the time. Why is this something we struggle with? Why are they so difficult to keep?

I’ll start with the bottom line. Because we were not taught EQ (emotional intelligence), which includes our relationship with...

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Publishing Deadline & Facing the Inner Gremlins denial numbing self-awareness

This week I have been working on a chapter for an anthology with a group of creatives. It is exciting as it will be published at the end of March.

Whenever I am about to do an art show, column, blog, or start a new painting, I can hear the little gremlins stirring from their slumber in my...

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The Lie About Our Mental Health creativity emotional intelligence eq mental health

Our mental health is as crucial as our physical health. Each affects the other significantly. Many people prioritize physical health way more than mental health as though it is an indulgence. However, it is crucial for each and every one of us.

Our emotional well-being, like our physical...

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