One of the most common objections I hear about self-care is “But I have X kids/a demanding job/other people to take care of/Z health problems/all of the above.” In other words, “I don’t have time.” In this post, I’m sharing…
One of the most common objections I hear about self-care is “But I have X kids/a demanding job/other people to take care of/Z health problems/all of the above.” In other words, “I don’t have time.” In this post, I’m sharing…
We can feel guilty for engaging in self-care and we can feel guilty for not engaging in self-care. This post explains how to deal with that shame.
This post is about the the shady side of self-care. Keep reading to find out what it is and why we need to be aware of it.
Today’s podcast is about self-care, what it is, and why it’s so important. We hear so many misconceptions about what self-care means and who it’s for in our culture, and I address some of these in this episode. Topics include:…
This post is part of The Declaration of You’s BlogLovin’ Tour, which I’m thrilled to participate in alongside over 100 other creative bloggers.ย The Declaration of You will be published by North Light Craft Books this summer, with readers getting all…
Here’s a selection of quotes on self-care and self-acceptance to inspire you at the start of the week. Enjoy! ๐ Self-Care 1. “Love yourself first, and everything else falls in line. You really have to love yourself to get anything…
After I shared the 2024 Reading Challenge for Creatives last week, a couple of people asked for a list of suggested books. Here they are! (Please note: this post contains affilate links) A couple of caveats: the term “creative” covers…
Happy New Year! As we head into 2024, I want to share a fun reading challenge for the next 12 months ๐ This challenge is themed around and complements my book, The Year of You for Creatives: 365 Journal Writing…
If you’ve been journaling for some time, you’ll know there are days when the words come effortlessly and it feels like your thoughts flow faster than your writing or typing can keep up with. Sometimes, however, it can be hard…
This month, I’ve been sharing journaling prompts via email through the Becoming Who You Are Advent Calendar, and I wanted to include a set of prompts specifically for creatives here too. The end of the year is the perfect time…