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Join me on Substack!

Join me on Substack!

Hey! Hello! 😁 I am so glad you have found my blog! This is my home place where I test out writing work, post weekly articles, and share updates on my books. I love having my own corner of the internet that I can call my own. Unfortunately because of bots and ugly internet trolls,…

Feeling Disconnected? Look Up.

one way I push back against the norm of hustle and constant stress I want to push back against what has been expected of me. I plan to live my life according to wisdom, healthy boundaries, and the goals I am reaching for. I have found that impossible when I blindly follow the path laid…

Defining Mental Health – a resource

A resource that offers a grounded, thoughtful look at how we can better understand and care for our inner lives. . I have another awesome resource to share with you today. 😁 I first encountered Ruth in a writing class. We were put into small break-out zoom rooms and told to answer a few questions…

Cover Design Secrets for Subtle Resistance

Let’s look in detail at my book cover so I can share some fun behind the scenes stories with you. #1 – my blurb quotes Ruth Anne Smith, PhD is a former nurse, professor, and an avid reader of my blog from the beginning. She was excited to read my advanced reader copy and send…

Printable Bookmarks: Little Reminders of Subtle Resistance

šŸŽ‰grab your book launch freebies . Make sure you are subscribed to get the other book launch freebies! Sometimes the smallest reminders can bring us back to ourselves. I created a set of printable bookmarks with quotes and calming visuals from Subtle Resistance—not just because I’m a book lover (though that’s true), but because these…

How to Be Kind to my Future Self

Thoughtful planning and simple habits can support your future self with grace. No shame. No pressure. Just steady rhythms for real, human days. I used to push myself to operate at full speed all the time. Like I was a machine: measured by how much I could produce, how efficiently I could move through the…

My Burnout Story – Part 2

What happened in London and the changes I made to my life when I came home. (book excerpt) This is a freebie excerpt from my book! Where we left off. I had done so much work in major areas of my life, but something was still missing. I still felt stuck. I felt that no…

My Burnout Story

This is a freebie excerpt from my book! chapter 1 – my burnout story Planning and organization were my lifeblood. Organized closets, neatly stacked books, meticulously filled planners, ordered thoughts—these were my domain. As an overachiever, efficiency and effectiveness defined me. I could accomplish in an afternoon what others might take a full day to…