Farewell (for Now) & My 2023 Word of the Year
Happy New Year! I realize it's way too late to be saying that but even though we're a few months in, this is my first post of 2023. I...
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Self-Care, Sustainability, Mindfulness & Motherhood
Hi! I'm Jessica, a creative, contemplative soul, eco-conscious nature-lover, wellness enthusiast, book/podcast worm, home cook, and mom of two. When I'm not blogging, you're most likely to find me in the kitchen, making a fresh batch of granola bars, or on a trail, exploring with my curious kiddos. I also love spending time in solitude, with a good book or my journal. If you're new here, be sure to check out my Welcome post!
Farewell (for Now) & My 2023 Word of the Year
Off the Hook for the Holidays
A Moment of Self-Awareness: "Will You Please Be My Mom?"
A Smattering of Small Poems
Self-Awareness: Seeing the Signs, Words of Wisdom & (More) Song-spiration
Becoming Aware of the "Busyness Hangover"
A Change in Blog Post Frequency & All the Wise Whys Behind It
Life as Art: A Reflection Prompt to Stimulate Self-Awareness & Imagination
A Self-Awareness Exercise: Identifying Chicken-or-Egg Dilemmas in Daily Life
Inner Urges and Safe Outlets for Expression
Caring for Others and for Oneself: Catching the Overflow
A Candid Conversation with Jessica, Creator of "Along the Way"
Communicating Limitations & Needs in a Moment of Self-Care
My Group Coaching Experience with Amy
Self-Care Is Not a Transaction (& Other Reminders)
Sustaina-Minis, Re-Pair Edition: Adding a New R to the 3 (or 5 or 7) Rs of Waste Management
Darker Fall Reflections: Follow Your "Noes"
Fall Poetry, Ponderings & Perhapses
Self-Awareness, Song-spiration & Building Structure for Self-Care
The Struggle (to Switch Gears) Is Real