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Aleisha Aleisha

Overcome Writer’s Block and Creative Burnout with Exercise

Whether you’re dealing with writer’s block or burnout, physical exercise can be a powerful tool to get you back on track. Let’s explore some gentle movement-based exercises to help you break free from that creative fog and reignite your inspiration.

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5 Ways to Move Out of Overwhelm Paralysis

We’ve all been there: staring at a mountain of tasks, feeling like there’s no way to tackle it all, and yet… doing nothing. This is overwhelm paralysis, a state where the sheer weight of responsibilities, decisions, or emotions makes it feel nearly impossible to take action.

Let’s explore what causes this phenomenon and how you can start moving forward with intentional, wellness-centered strategies.

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5 Daily Habits to Spark Your Creative Flow

Creativity is a funny thing—it’s always there, ready to be tapped into, but sometimes it feels just out of reach. The good news? Building a few simple daily habits can help you reconnect with your creative flow and make that inspiration feel more like a constant companion.

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Protecting Your Creative Space: Lovingly Setting Boundaries with Family

Have you ever found yourself in the middle of a writing session, words flowing, only to be interrupted by a family member who doesn't seem to understand the importance of your creative time? You're not alone. Many passionate creators struggle with family members who view their work as less significant or somehow less "real" than traditional employment. This can be frustrating, and these distractions can slow a writer’s progress and make it difficult to get back into a creative rhythm.

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A Compassionate Guide to Rekindling Your Project Passion

Let's talk about those times when motivation wanes and your once-sparkling project now feels like a weight on your shoulders. It's a universal experience that connects us all — the challenge of staying committed when the initial excitement has faded.

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The Messy Reality of Progress

Here's the truth about progress: It's more like a zigzag than a straight line. Some days you'll feel like you're crushing your goals, while other days might have you wondering if you've lost ground. This isn't a sign that you're doing something wrong – it's actually how meaningful change happens.

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5 common mistakes writers make that can lead to burnout

As writers juggling day jobs, family life, and self-care, burnout can sneak up faster than a snowmageddon-style blizzard in February. In this post, I'm sharing the common pitfalls that drain our creative energy, and the practical strategies I've learned to keep the writing flame alive without burning out.

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How to interview your inner critic

Interview with the inner critic: Recognizing the inner critic is working for you and trying to help you (you being “the CEO”), acknowledging the hard work they have been doing, and finding a way to work with them rather than against them can boost your motivation and bring more ease and joy to your writing and wellness journey.

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Write with Heart: Integrating Self-Compassion into Your Creative Process

Self-compassion helps mitigate the impact of setbacks, reduces performance anxiety, and fosters resilience in the face of rejection or creative blocks. This kinder, more understanding relationship with oneself can lead to increased productivity, enhanced creativity, and a greater sense of fulfillment in the writing journey.

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Can creativity cultivate well-being?

Turns out, it’s not just writers who benefit from taking time to be creative. A Drexel University pilot study found coloring, doodling, and free drawing activate the reward pathways of the brain, which can help improve mental health and creativity for lots of folks.

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