Self-Care
Ways to help women care for themselves
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Avoiding Toxic Planning
Planning can be such a positive activity. It promises to help us get organized and even have some fun doing it. But, as with anything, taken to the extreme, planning can lead to overwhelm and dissatisfaction. Read on to learn about toxic planning and ways to keep your planning habits positive and healthy.
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Journaling the Season: 20 Spring Journaling Prompts
In many parts of the world, spring is known as a season of new beginnings. Blooms emerge on flowers and trees, and the temperature becomes warmer. Of course, it can also bring with it rainy weather and sneezy noses. Processing this season of new life through journaling can be a way to help focus on the good aspects of this time of year while helping manage the feelings surrounding some of its drawbacks. Read on for some prompts that can help identify the positive aspects of the season and encouragement to try some new activities during these warmer days.
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My Top 10 Favorite Craft Supplies
March is National Crafting Month, and I could not let the month go by without recognizing it. I have tons of craft supplies but, the top 10 featured here are ones that I find essential to my creative projects. This article, therefore, is an ode to craft supplies- my favorite ones, at least. Read on for descriptions and links to these items, which help me unwind, relax, and create.
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Journaling the Season: 20 Winter Journaling Prompts
For some, winter is a favorite time of year. For others, it can be a long and gloomy season. Sometimes, digging into the memories and feelings surrounding the season can help us find the good in it and enjoy what we are experiencing in the here and now. Read on for some prompts that can help bring out the best of this season and encouragement to find new ways to enjoy it.
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My 2022 Journal Lineup
Another lineup for 2022- this time of the many journals I plan to use this year. Journaling has taken off lately as more than just a way to document the passage of time. They can be used to brainstorm, reflect on life, and express our creativity. If you are curious about how to use multiple journals or just want to see several examples of journals used in different ways, this post should be helpful.
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Planner Review: 2022 Recovery Edition Happy Planner & Sticker Book
This marks the second year The Happy Planner company has offered a Recovery Edition planner and the first year it sold a Recovery sticker book. I continue to be impressed with this product, which has recently taken a step back from it's 12-step theme and has more of a neutral, wellness message. Read on for more on these helpful planning tools!
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Planner Review: 2022 PowerSheets Planner and Accessories
Each year I review the latest PowerSheets Intentional Goal-Setting Planner, and this year I am once again impressed with the changes made and the accessories offered. Read on for a review of the 2022 PowerSheets Planner and some great accessories you can pair with your planner!
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Book Review: “13 Things Mentally Strong Women Don’t Do”
This month's book review focuses on some of the self-defeating habits and thoughts that women have. In "13 Things Mentally Strong Women Don't Do," we learn how to overcome some of these unhealthy practices and find ways to lift up the women around us.
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Book Review: Emily Ley’s “When Less Becomes More”
With her focus on simplifying our homes and lives, Emily Ley has won over many stressed out women. Her book, "When Less Becomes More" explores the many ways we can further simplify our time and set our sights on a less perfect but more fulfilling life. Read on for this month's book review.
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Recovering Our Creativity: Book Review of The Artist’s Way
One of the most recommended books for fostering creativity and finding inspiration is actually a 12-week course. The Artist's Way has been encouraging creative recovery for the past 25 years. Read on to learn about some of the key themes and takeaways from this seminal work on reclaiming our creativity.
