First things first: read the headline out loud. In doing so, you’ll likely have no choice but to become self-aware for a brief moment as you ponder how you sound saying those words. They don’t exactly roll right off the tongue. The point of this article is to teach you something you’ve already been taught: …
I struggle with self-doubt and comparison, often getting stuck in the headspace of thinking there are so many artists and creators out there, what could I possibly have to offer the world? Sometimes I have trouble thinking of reasons why anyone would care about what I have to say or create if there are people saying …
Here are five reasons why you should start a mini propagation garden today! How do you feel about water propagation? Personally, I appreciate it because there is zero cost or real effort involved and it’s a delightful payoff when you see those little roots growing. 1. It’s good for you Water propagation is an excellent …
Go on…5 reasons why you should start a mini water propagation garden today
One of my least favorite misconceptions about autism is the myth that autistic individuals lack empathy. The truth is, empathy knows no neurotype. A recent experience with our son was an intense reminder that autistic people can and do care deeply about others, regardless of whether they are human or plastic glow bugs. A few …
Self-love can be a difficult thing to navigate for a lot of us. Here are some actionable tips to help you along your path. Gratitude journaling Try writing down things you’re grateful for every day. This can help you focus on the positive aspects of your life and cultivate an appreciation for what you …
I’ve talked a lot about finding your own forms of self-care because we are all so different, the same things will not work for all of us. My creative outlet lately has been painting shells, for a few reasons. First of all, it can be difficult to find art supplies where I live, so that’s instantly a barrier for …
When my son turned 6, he was incredibly excited about the concept of “leveling up.” It was something he clearly understood since he loves video games and is super, duper into numbers. So naturally, when I was creeping up on my 40th birthday, he was very interested. “You’re turning level 40!” he’d exclaim, whether we …
Do you remember that old JG Wentworth commercial, where the people are yelling “it’s my money and I need it now!”? That’s how I feel about joy in my life. I’m trying to stop feeling like I have to earn my joy. I’m not talking about using things I enjoy as a positive motivator like getting a smoothie …
Go on…Love Yourself! newsletter # 11 – It’s our joy and we need it now!
How many (alive) plants do you have in your home right now? I’ve never considered myself someone with a “green thumb.” I get easily distracted and overwhelmed, and plants are the first thing in my life to get neglected, which is fine, they’re just plants, but I do care about them and they often bring …
Go on…Love Yourself! newsletter # 10 – Welcome to the propagation station of self-love
Good Enough I’ve really struggled to get this edition of the newsletter published, ironically, since its whole theme was intended to be “good enough is good.” I’ve gone through waves of procrastination, finally getting everything put together except for this intro. I started it a dozen times and sat at my keyboard with disorganized static …