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Michelle Spencer (she/her)'s avatar

Gorgeous painting! Glad you are able to get back to your book. Its amazing what even a little distance can do for writing and for emotional regulation! Works for knitting too.

Did you see Marc Brackett’s interview with Jewel on his Dealing with Feelings webcast? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6scYwkJGtws

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Brianne Alcala's avatar

Thanks, Michelle! Time is its own ingredient, I'm coming to realize. And I hadn't seen Marc's interview — thank you for sharing. You always find the most interesting interviews. I'll check it out!

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Angela Joynes's avatar

Excellent post!! I’m so pleased to see paintings with your posts. A wonderful addition, Brianne!

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Brianne Alcala's avatar

Thanks, Angela! I'm so glad you like them. More to come!

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Amy - The Tonic's avatar

Really great reminders and practical tips here! Thank you.

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Brianne Alcala's avatar

I'm so glad it was helpful!

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Jack Dixon's avatar

I love the four questions and the idea of calling out your brain when it's wrong. Our brains/thoughts aren't always right. They lie to us sometimes. It's our job to call it out when we start going down paths of useless worry and rumination. Great writing, Brianne!

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Brianne Alcala's avatar

This is so true. Thanks, Jack!

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