Breaking Down Overwhelm through Written Organization: A Writing Therapy Realization

Writing things down has so many life-saving capabilities. It really does. Now, I might be using this opening statement in more of a dramatic setting than is called for. But, I have seen, first-hand, how writing therapy (and writing in general) has a way of organizing life so its complexities are easier to manage. I … Continue reading Breaking Down Overwhelm through Written Organization: A Writing Therapy Realization →

Blogging While Multifaceted: A Blogging Truth and Writing Therapy Reflection

When there are multiple areas of interest that tickle your fancy, it can be extremely difficult to keep the creative content in one area of focus. Extremely difficult! If I'm honest about the whole thing, I must admit that I'm NOT a fan of the "niche down" and stay there philosophy. And while I can … Continue reading Blogging While Multifaceted: A Blogging Truth and Writing Therapy Reflection →

Year-in-Remembrance with Writing Therapy List-making (cont.)

Thursdays seem to be my blogging comfort zone these days. I might have to go ahead and officially adopt them as my go-to blogging day. So, stay tuned for a blogging schedule update in the very near future. Maybe. Probably. You know how I do when the new school year rolls around again, don't you? … Continue reading Year-in-Remembrance with Writing Therapy List-making (cont.) →

Asking for Help and Using Your Resources: A Writing Therapy Intermission

I promise I'll get back to the writing soon, but I just had to interrupt regular programming with some breaking news (well actually, discussion) on "Asking for Help." It's needed. At least, in my world, it seems to be a message that bears repeating until those around me, and including me, really get it. For … Continue reading Asking for Help and Using Your Resources: A Writing Therapy Intermission →

Writing Therapy: A Short Poem about the Precious Things in Life

Hey there, I'm back again today With the opposite of prose. No conducting business as usual Just flowing, I suppose.   Flowing with "my feels," And, I'm feeling fairly great. Just needing to dial back a bit For a well-earned mental break.   You know how that may go sometimes -- Some time to sit … Continue reading Writing Therapy: A Short Poem about the Precious Things in Life →

Let Your Positives Outweigh the Negatives: A Writing Therapy Exercise

I know it's going to be good stuff when it comes from some meditation time in the shower. I just know it! I get some of my best epiphanies during those peaceful moments when my brain can unlock and think a bit -- on an uninterrupted level. And so, today's blog post is definitely taking … Continue reading Let Your Positives Outweigh the Negatives: A Writing Therapy Exercise →