5 Empowering Poems for Imposter Syndrome
If you’ve been on the Internet in the past few years, chances are you know all about imposter syndrome. Outlets like Harvard Business Review, Psychology Today, and even the American Psychological Association have written about the condition—further indicating its prevalence
3 Easy Rituals to Unblock the Flow of Abundance in Your Life
You’ve set your intentions, you’ve embarked on the inner work, but still wonder why your dreams aren’t manifesting. First of all, there’s nothing wrong with you. Hitting a plateau is an important mile marker on any journey and a sign
7 Self-Care Poems for a Cozy Night In
Like the right sweater, the right words can bring warmth and comfort to the soul—just like some time alone can recharge you and make you feel whole again. A cozy night in calls for poetry. It’s a chance to put your
Hand-Picked Poems for Your Zodiac Sign
Whether you check your horoscope daily or once in a blue moon, it can be fun to see how your personality lines up with what the stars spell out for you. Each zodiac sign has unique personality traits and an
Creativity and Recovery: Studies Show Poetry Can Help Us Heal
“Reading or writing poetry creates a space for empathy, for seeing another person, for bearing witness to our common humanity." Whether it’s written or spoken, poetry can be a powerful tool to aid in healing. It offers an opportunity for readers,
8 Poems to Help You Embrace Change
If there’s one thing that’s guaranteed in life, it’s that change is inevitable. Whether we’ve planned for it or not, life has a way of surprising us. The best we can do, sometimes, is take those unexpected turns as opportunities
8 Body-Positive Poems to Make Your Mantra
The idea of body positivity is simple enough: that all bodies are worthy of self-love, self-care, and acceptance; all bodies are allowed to feel beautiful—and the definition of beauty is boundless. But in practice, body positivity isn’t always so simple.
4 Alicia Cook Poems for Anxiety
There are so many people silently battling anxiety every day. You may never even know they are hurting because they are moving through it quietly. Mental illness is a long and arduous journey to well-being. It can feel extremely isolating
6 Poems to Help You Take Action on World Mental Health Day
“40 seconds of action” is all it takes to show you care. This October 10th, join the fight to improve the mental health of people around the world on World Mental Health Day. This year, World Mental Health Day focuses on
7 Rainy Day Reads: Poems for the Storms Within Us
There’s something about the rain that almost demands reflection. As the drops fall, we may find ourselves drawn to the trickling water dancing on the window panes, tucked safely away from the falling rain. In these moments, we can think
Six Poems to Read When You’re Feeling Mentally Drained
In our fast-paced culture, it’s easy to experience burnout. If you are like me, you are constantly fighting against that ingrained “productivity” mindset that says we need to be working, creating and making money during every moment of our free
Writing Poetry for Self-Care
Reading poetry is a healing experience for so many who search for comfort in the pages of a book. So is listening to a song or looking at a piece of art. Art and literature have a huge impact on