Daily writing promptWhat strategies do you use to cope with negative feelings?View all responses Depression can hit me hard. I often find that when I am in a negative space, I look at what I have been thinking and saying to myself. I will usually find that my inner critic has taken a hold of …
The Journey of Self Discovery is a turning inward and becoming conscious of where you are in life and why. This can take some time. What keeps showing up in your life and why? What are the patterns you keep seeing appear? Awareness is the first step. I first started my process of self discovery …
“Sweet Spot” I found my voice. 💜 Original poetry to be included in my next book of poetry. Click here: Sweet Spot
When I make that statement, it may not be what you think it means. It is not: Putting others first Pleasing others at the expense of yourself Staying silent to keep the peace Feeling resentful but choosing to be outwardly kind Allowing others to hurt you When I say choose Love, I mean to: Speak …
I remember the first time I had an Ah Ha moment with regard to the mirror factor. I wrote a list of all of the things that bothered me about someone else. I then looked at that list and realized that I also could act like that on occasion. Awareness was the first step. I …
Excerpt from PE for the Soul
This poem will be included in my second book of poetry. I hope you like my first book of poetry, Moments as they Come. There is a storm out at seaBut the sun is shining hereThe ocean is calmThe breath moves in rhythmWith the gentle swaying of the water Found my grooveWhat I love, yet …
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Many of us don't like to hurt or disappoint others. Many times we do things we don't really want to do because the thought of letting another down is soul crushing. We feel things intensely so we ignore the tiny whispers, the gentle nudging and we can talk ourself into just about anything. And in …
Last year, after a health issue and surgery, I realized something needed to change. I put in my resignation as SEL Specialist/MTSS Behavior Coordinator and jumped. But not too far. My son had just graduated college. I was proud yet wistful. How had he grown up so fast? I went to his graduation and listened …
Kim Hiles, Author | Educator 