Self-Care
Ways to help women care for themselves
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Ideas for Motivation, Productivity, and Focus from “Smarter, Faster, Better”
This month's book review is by an author whose work I've mentioned before. Charles Duhigg's latest book, "Smarter, Faster, Better," has practical ideas for improving motivation, focus, and overall productivity. This article highlights some of the more practical ideas to improve everything from decision-making to goal setting.
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Lettering Ideas if You Hate Your Own Handwriting
Journaling, especially creative journaling can be such a fun stress reliever. You get to play with paper, stickers, inks, and paints. But, if you hate your own handwriting, that can easily take out some of the fun and satisfaction of creating otherwise beautiful pages. In this post, there are some lettering solutions for those of us who could use a hand in the handwriting department. Check out these 12 ideas for sprucing up the lettering on your pages and even improving your own handwriting.
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“Reflections on Life During a Pandemic & 10 Journaling Prompts to Process that Time”
More than a year after the U.S. shut down to slow the spread of a global pandemic, my part of the world is very much shut down again due to a fuel crisis. That led me to reflect on what my life has been like since that initial shutdown in March 2020. This week's article encourages taking time to reflect on how this situation affected us all and has journaling prompts to get you started.
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“Successful Mornings Depend on Productive, Well-Planned Evenings”
We have all heard about the importance of morning routines and using early morning hours for things that want to do but might put off if we wait until later in the day. Read on to learn about how a well-planned evening routine can prep you for a successful morning.
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Evolution of a Hobby: Confessions of a Former Scrapbook Junkie
National Scrapbook day has come and gone, and it marked yet another year that I have not participated in this hobby. Sometimes our hobbies are our passions, filling up our free time with joyful activities. But, when life changes and the hobby no longer suits our needs, we can let it evolve into other pursuits that are just as satisfying. In this tell-all article, I describe how my scrapbooking obsession gave way to more easy-to-manage hobbies that allow me to feel that same joy I felt when I was scrapping.
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Step by Step Journaling Project: Vintage Watercolor Journal
Journaling is a relaxing activity that comes in many forms: writing, creative journaling, and art journaling. This week's article provides a step-by-step tutorial for making a simple and easy watercolor journal, complete with a list of tools and materials. This project takes less than an hour to create and makes a lovely little watercolor journal you can use for artwork or creative journaling.
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Spring Cleaning our Mindsets, Schedules, and Routines
While spring cleaning our homes can be overwhelming and unpleasant, we should consider the benefits of spring cleaning other aspects of our lives. Read on for a review of Carol Dweck, PhD's "Mindset," and ways to adopt a growth mindset to help realize our full potential. Also, learn about how decluttering our minds, schedules, and routines can help us structure more fulfilling lives.
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Write and Repeat: Reinforce What Matters Through Focused Repetition
We live in a very distracting world. On a daily basis our minds are pulled in a million different directions. And, despite our best efforts, we can easily lose sight of the things that truly matter to us such as our goals, values, and dreams. The simple act of repeatedly writing about these things can help to keep us focused on them no matter what is happening in our chaotic lives. Read on to learn about how Focused Repetition can help reinforce the things that matter most to us.
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Easy Custom-Decorated Notebook and Journal Covers
March is National Crafting Month, which means it's time to break out those arts and craft supplies that have been gathering dust to try a new project. This article features an easy way to use collage and decoupage to decorate any journal notebook cover.
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21 Journal Prompts to Celebrate our Friendships with Women
During Women's History Month, it only seems fitting for women to take a moment to think about our friendships with other women. In a society that sometimes celebrates rivalries and drama between women, it's important to step back and take a look at the positive aspects of our friendships. Journaling is a great way to help us think about these relationships. Read on for 21 prompts to help you explore the many aspects of female friendships.
