Oh hello, it is I – the Wise Turtle. I see you have come to me seeking advice. Today I’m off the log doing turtelly things that only a wise turtle can do. I’m sorry to have missed you but you know, this is a good lesson: wisdom rarely comes when you ask for it, …
Have you ever looked up from your work only to realize you’ve neglected to take a break for the whole day? Ever wonder how it’s already 5 PM and you haven’t had anything but a candy bar and some after dinner mints all day? Do you sometimes find yourself cranky and hangry by the time …
Today is a low day for me. Usually I can push through the day to day anxiety with a little self care, some medication, and a healthy diet. But not today. With recent current events, my anxiety is peaking at an unbearably high level. None of my usual coping skills can hold back the constant …
Today I’m sharing an updated gem from my early blogging days: Therapy Quest <3 Many of you may not know but I am absolutely in love with fantasy. As a young child, escaping into fantasy books and movies helped me survive. Now as an adult, I find it an invaluable tool with which to battle …
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We all know about personal hygiene, but have you ever heard of sleep hygiene!? Sleep hygiene is the collection of habits we preform before, during, and after we go to sleep for the night. These habits should be ones that balance your circadian rhythm – making sure you’re not too tired while at the same …
Here at My Soul Balm, we believe that stories have power. The power to heal, inspire, and make change. But we can only do that if we let them out into the world. Sometimes it’s hard to tell your story. Sometimes, things block us. When I first got in contact with Estella, she wasn’t sure …
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Do you have a safe space? You know, a place where you can be alone with your thoughts? Where you can heal and recharge? Where you feel physically and emotionally safe to be yourself? If your answer is no, sadly, you’re not alone. Many of us dealing with crappy family dynamics don’t have a safe …
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How To Support a Traumatized Child by Maria Black ***TW: Death, ACES, Mentions of Bullying.*** The day my father died was the worst day of my life. I can remember it vividly, even though I was only six. Everyone was gathered around the medical bed that had taken residence in my parent’s room. It was …
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Has meditation ever frustrated you? Does it seem impossible to just sit quietly while there’s so much going on inside your head? Do you shy away from meditation altogether because it’s just too hard? Well, you’re not alone. Trust me. Why is Meditation so Difficult? The benefits of meditation are amazing (check out the mind …
Have you ever heard of invasive thoughts? It’s a term I use to describe the thoughts, energies, and worries I pick up by being around other people. Like an invasive species, these thoughts tend to grow rampant and clog up my brain. This leaves little room for my own thoughts to thrive. HSP’s, Empaths and …
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