The Healing Powers of Creative & Freestyle Writing Creative writing serves as a beneficial tool for creating an avenue to express emotions, confront anxieties, and cultivate clarity of thought. This form of self-expression is completely different from the task-driven and often abbreviated writing you use in your adrenaline-fueled, get-it-done life. The art of translating thoughts into words can be an enriching process, allowing you to channel your feelings in a constructive a

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Goodbye Imposter, Hello Full Power You Are you constantly questioning your abilities? Do you look at your accomplishments and chalk it up to luck? Do you have a hard time accepting recognition or praise because you feel like a fraud, even though you have the expertise and qualifications? If the answer is yes, welcome to the imposter's club. A club everyone has been a member of at some point in their life. Imposter Syndrome is a psychological phenomenon in which you feel like

Inviting Other People to Show Up You take over someone else's responsibilities because they're not doing it fast enough or efficiently enough. The person forgets or never gets around to doing what they said they would. You avoid asking for help because you don’t have time to explain what you want. When this is the norm, it becomes part of your identity: Superman, Wonder Woman, and The Go-To Person. And with all the potential accomplishments and accolades of being “super” com

The Great Escape: Release Yourself from Thinking Traps Do you ever relive a conversation over and over, regretful about things you said and worried that the relationship or project is ruined? Do you catch yourself dismissing suggestions from other people because you’re doubtful that anything can really improve the situation? Your brain is the control center of your body, keeping tabs on everything from your heartbeat to essential bodily functions. But, as much as your mind is