Mastering Mindfulness
Mindfulness is the practice of being in the present moment rather than focusing on the past or future. It allows awareness of your...
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which is why I've created this place full of resources ranging from stories, to travel, to wellness techniques and more.
WELLNESS
Choosing the Right Therapist or Coach
Looking for a therapist or life coach is like trying to find your blind date at a Masquerade ball… Coming from regulated fields –...
Managing Life’s Stressors
Stress seems to be a common experience of many people’s lives, so much so that we have an international day to raise awareness on the...
NEO-PI-3 Personality Assessment -What, Why, Who, and How
What is the NEO and why is it useful? The more you know about yourself and what makes you tick, the better able you are to leverage your...
Self-Limiting Beliefs
What Beliefs Are Holding You Back? I wonder… how many people left this life with unfulfilled dreams? When we are children, it seems like...
Slowing Down Time – Is it possible?
Does being fully present in each moment slow down time? Well, it doesn’t actually change the speed of time, but it does alter our...
Should I See a Therapist?
There was a time when people rarely sought the help of a psychotherapist; it just wasn’t the norm. Thankfully, things have changed, and...
An Attitude of Gratitude
An attitude of gratitude has become a common catch phrase. Oprah speaks at length about the benefits of a daily gratitude practice, and...
Fear of Failure
What would you do if you knew that you wouldn't fail? The fear of failure is powerful and acts as a barrier to achieving our dreams,...
Ask For What You Want
Ask For What You Want Start by Saying Yes to Yourself More Often I believe that people say “no” to themselves much more frequently than...
Surviving the Wintertime Blues
The nights are longer, it’s cold outside, the holidays are over, and summer is months away. Winter can be a challenge for many of us who...
REFLECTIONS
Choosing a Business Name and Knowing When to Pivot
What the heck happened to Operation Transformation? Wait, what even is Operation Transformation? you may be asking. When I originally...
Lessons Learned Self-Publishing My First Children’s Book
Edit, edit, and then edit some more! New to self-publishing my first book, I knew I needed help from people with specialized knowledge....
Never Underestimate The Power of Your Thoughts
Do the problems of the world leave you feeling overwhelmed, helpless, hopeless, and filled with dread? If so, then you are not alone....
Feeling Helpless - Ukraine
Feeling Helpless When Things Are Out of Our Control – Globally and Personally I see the outpouring of compassion and concern for Ukraine...
Never Underestimate The Power of Your Thoughts
Do the problems of the world leave you feeling overwhelmed, helpless, hopeless, and filled with dread? If so, then you are not alone....
Love, The Greatest Gift
Grief, Loss and Healing We cannot go through life without loss; it’s inevitable, and can be excruciatingly painful. This topic brings to...
A Peaceful Warrior in an African Wild Game Reserve
What is your Power or Spirit Animal? What is your Power or Spirit Animal? Take just a moment to think about it: what you choose can...
PARENTING
The Magic of Children’s Books For All Ages
What is one thing that children’s books have that other books don’t? Captivating illustrations on every page! Children love experiencing...
10 Ways to Improve Communication With Your Teen/Tween
Does it sometimes feel that your adolescent started speaking a new language once they became a teenager? Well, there is some truth to...
12 Signs That Your Teen/Tween May be Experiencing Emotional Crisis
It can be a scary time to parent teens: pre-teen and teen suicide is the second leading cause of death for young people aged 10 to 24....
ALL THINGS TRAVEL
Beer – The Healthy Alternative?
One drawn to the path less traveled, I was curious about an Austrian beer spa I heard about a few years ago. You sit in a barrel filled...
CRYSTALLINE VIBES™ SERIES
Hope is a Butterfly | Shed Time Stories
I am delighted to share that Shed Time Stories with Issy featured my book in her YouTube Channel! #HopeIsAButterflyIfYouDontSquishTheCate...
Editing the Book - Hope Is a Butterfly, If You Don't Squish the Caterpillar
In this chat, Cristal Lynn Cook, Jasleni Brito, and Daniela Doncel talk about the importance of copyediting and how the final stages of...
Writing the Book - Hope Is a Butterfly, If You Don't Squish the Caterpillar
In this chat, Cristal Lynn Cook, Jasleni Brito, and Peige Rosales talk about how the story "Hope Is a Butterfly, If You Don't Squish the...
Illustrating the Book - Hope Is a Butterfly, If You Don't Squish the Caterpillar
In this chat, Cristal Lynn Cook, Jasleni Brito, and Kat Powell discuss how Kat came to be the illustrator for "Hope Is a Butterfly, If...
A Look Into the Making of the Book & More...
In this chat, Cristal Lynn Cook and Jasleni Brito reflect on the beginnings of their collaboration, talk about the process of creating...
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