By Barbara K. Stump, MAWhat are some activities you do to relieve stress, relax, and bring a sense of calmness into your life? Personally, I like to get outside and enjoy nature. However, living up in northern Michigan, the weather does not always cooperate. So,...
By Kara Ferreira Feeling inadequate and powerless can have a huge impact on our lives, leaving us feeling discouraged and trapped in negative cycles of thinking. However, science has shown that individuals are capable of taking action to increase their self-esteem proactively; this process takes some...
By Barbara K. Stump, MA Have you found yourself staring at a blank page wondering how to begin with Art Journaling? To pick up where we left off from the last blog, finding a sketchbook to create an art journal is key. However, that blank page...
By Kara Ferreira We know the feeling – you’re going away on vacation, and you should be excited about it, but the overwhelm of finishing up work, and organizing the family’s packing, and finishing arrangements is stressful. Planning – from packing your luggage, to scheduling activities for...
by Barbara K. Stump, MA As I sat down to write this latest series, I thought some of you might be wondering, “What is Art Journaling?” Art journaling is a creative outlet for expressing one’s thoughts, dreams, and memories in a stress-free way. It can be...
