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Aleisha Aleisha

Tap into Your Inner Strengths to Create Positive Life Changes

We all have incredible strengths within us that, when recognized and nurtured, can become the foundation for meaningful, positive life changes. Yet, many of us are unaware of these inner resources or unsure how to tap into them effectively. By improving awareness of our strengths and using them intentionally, we can overcome challenges, achieve our goals, and live with greater purpose and fulfillment. Here’s how to get started.

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Pacing: What We Can Learn From Long-Distance Runners’ Endurance

For those of us juggling creative work, professional ambitions, and life’s endless responsibilities, it’s easy to feel like we’re constantly sprinting. Deadlines loom, and the sheer scope of what we want to accomplish can feel overwhelming. But what if we didn’t have to operate at full speed all the time? What if we could approach our projects the way seasoned runners approach a marathon?

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Aleisha Aleisha

How Intuition Enhances Creative Work

Creative work thrives on practice, inspiration and the ability to connect seemingly unrelated ideas. While skills and consistent effort are crucial, intuition often serves as an unspoken ally for artists, writers, and creatives alike. Tuning into your inner compass can release concepts and solutions that logic alone might not reveal. 

Let’s explore the benefits of leaning into intuition for creative work and some practical guardrails to ensure your instincts stay productive and balanced.

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Compassionate Time Management for Creatives

Time management for creatives isn’t necessarily about squeezing more productivity out of every hour — although it can be at times. It's also about creating space for our imaginations to breathe, for ideas to germinate, and for our creative spirits to flourish. 

By blending insights from Ashley Whillans’ Time Smart and Dr. Kristin Neff’s Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself, I've discovered a gentler way to approach our relationship with time.

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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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Aleisha Aleisha

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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