Life Among the Tulips: Exploring New Worlds Without My Mom
Who will remember how remarkable my mom was when she's gone? I will, now and forever. But first I have to accept the long goodbye as her Alzheimer's progresses.
Poetry
All of the poems here are written by me, Jill Hodge, host of the Let the Verse Flow podcast and creator of the Me-time Mixtape newsletter. I know rhyming verse may be out of style these days, but it makes me happy. Here's hoping it does the same for you. 😊
Forward Facing: Fight for Your Creative Passions
What creative projects will you fight for? Which ones have you dreamed of since you were young? Use this brainstorming journal exercise to find the answers.
Reduce Overthinking with Stream-of-Consciousness Journal Writing
Here's a structured 15-minute journal writing session that uses stream-of-consciousness writing to reduce overthinking and worry.
Mindfulness and Moderation: The Power of the Middle Way
Finding the Middle Way (a balanced state of mind) can shield us from the extreme emotions of life. To get there, we start with mindfulness and acceptance.
The Power of Habits: A Poetic Exploration on Building Healthy Routines
Using spoken word poetry and tales from my weight loss saga, I explore my efforts to reclaim healthy habits with tips on habit stacking.