When I work with creative women, the concepts of art and creativity are often intertwined. There’s this assumption that in order to own the idea of “being creative” that you need to also be good […]
The 100 Steps Project was my journey of finding joy during difficult times. Back in 2009, after the heartbreaking loss of our first pregnancy, I fell into a deep spiral of grief and confusion. The […]
When I was a teenager, way back in the days before cell phones, social media, and blogs, I found solace in the pages of my many many journals. I’d spend hours in my bedroom pouring […]
This is a re-share of an article that was originally published in March 2015 When I was five, I had a clear plastic baton. Inside were sparkling green glitter strings, and the ends were affixed […]
This is a re-share of an article that was originally published in June 2017 I’ve been pondering the idea of ‘passion projects’ here at Recapture Self lately. Want to hear my own passion project story? […]
This is a re-share of an article that was originally published in May 2017 Your days are filled with diapers, snacks, carpool, and supervising homework. How to find your passion project is probably the last […]
This is a re-share of an article that was originally published in June 2015. “So, how does one decide to become a tattoo artist?” I asked as I reluctantly settled into the sensation of tiny […]
This is a re-share of an article that was originally published in 2018. What if you had a magic wand to give you more confidence and pull you past anxiety? I’ve lived with anxiety most […]
This is a re-share of an article that was last published in 2020. Do you feel like everything has gone sideways and you’re struggling to get back on track? You are not alone. 2020 has […]
This is a re-share of an article that was originally published in August 2013 I walked into Target and was welcomed by a barrage of Back To School ‘stuff’. Everything from freshly pressed notebooks, bright […]