Category: Creative Living
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Management of the Older Adult in Nursing School: The Ultimate Survival Guide
Struggling with Management of the Older Adult 1 & 2 in nursing school? Get FREE study guides, cheat sheets, and a drug medication template to pass with confidence.
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Why It’s Okay to Not Have It All Figured Out
Not having life all figured out is more than okay—it’s part of the journey. In this Motivational Monday post, discover why embracing uncertainty can open doors to growth, creativity, and confidence. Start your week with inspiration and a reminder that the journey matters more than the destination.
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Escaping the Chaos: A Nature Reset
Life’s been moving too fast, yet dragging all at once. In the chaos of “figuring it out,” I realized what I needed wasn’t more plans—but more presence. So we escaped to the mountains. Fishing poles, paddle boards, and mountain air reminded me what it feels like to really smile again. Life’s Been Moving Fast (and…
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Keep Going: Discover Your Strength as a Nursing Student with FREE Report Sheets
Feeling overwhelmed in nursing school? Discover how to stay motivated, organize your clinicals, and study smarter with free nursing report sheets, cheat sheets, and study guides. Learn how to embrace your strength, survive tough rotations, and succeed as a nursing student. Subscribe and support our small business for more resources!
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Learning to Enjoy the Journey: Why It’s Okay Not to Have It All Figured Out
Learn why it’s okay not to have it all figured out. Build self-care habits with meditation, dog walks, workouts, and a growth mindset.
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Plants, Patience, and the Art of Letting Things Grow
From overwatering plants to overextending myself, succulents taught me that growth comes from balance, patience, and giving yourself room to flourish.
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Growing Through Grief: Losing a Parent, Loving His Memory, and Choosing My Own Birthday Card
Losing my dad, who struggled with addiction, has been a complicated kind of grief—full of love, pain, and unanswered questions. With my first birthday without him approaching, I’m feeling the absence deeply. Every year, he gave me a heartfelt card, always sweet, always sincere. It was his way of showing up, even when life made…
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Nurturing Growth: How Succulents (and a Little Dirt) Strengthened Our Bond
From one small succulent to a thriving collection, and from a patchy yard to lush grass—how gardening together helped us grow plants, a home, and a stronger bond.
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Finding Light in the Darkness — How Journaling and Meditation Have Changed My Life
The last few months broke me open in ways I never expected. I lost a parent. I faced conflict at work. I questioned everything — including myself. But through that darkness, I found two practices that helped me find my way back to the light: journaling and meditation. What started as a desperate attempt to…
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A Meditation on Loving-Kindness and Self-Compassion
Excerpt: Meditation has a way of revealing truths we often overlook—especially when it comes to self-compassion. During a recent session, I focused on extending the same loving-kindness I give to others to myself—past, present, and future. I realized that the warmth and encouragement I receive from my partner, Jacob, have shaped me in ways I…
In Need of Nature 