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 […]
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5 Ways Journaling Will Support Your Self Care (Even if You Aren’t a Writer)
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 […]
Free of expectations, anything becomes possible
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 […]
How to find your passion: A practical guide to find deeper fulfillment as a mom (Part II)
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? […]
How to find your passion project: A practical guide to find deeper creative fulfillment
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 […]
8 Lessons Getting A Tattoo Taught Me About Myself
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 […]
Anxiety and Photography: A Tool to Help You Heal
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 […]
How to Get Back on Track When Life Goes Sideways
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 […]
What’s on your learning list?
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 […]
Confessions Of A Not So Super Mom
This is a re-share of an article that was originally published in May 2013 A lot of people think I’m a super mom. If I had a nickel for every time someone asked me ‘how […]