The “Slow Magic” of Patience and Consistency

It’s not sexy … but long-term change happens only with small changes done consistently over time.

Empowered Behavior, Healthy Habits, Self-Esteem & Confidence, Power of ThoughtJulia KingJanuary 5, 2024

Distraction and the "Intimate Interrupter"

Exploring your relationship to distraction and what Mary Oliver calls “the intimate interrupter,” and what to do when it inevitably shows up.

Mindfulness, Empowered Behavior, Self-Esteem & ConfidenceJulia KingSeptember 15, 2023

I'm pulling back from social media: Here's why.

Six reasons why I’ve pulled back from social media … and am better for it.

Living Fully, Mindfulness, Happiness, Empowered Behavior, Self-Esteem & ConfidenceJulia KingApril 13, 2023

Language matters: The brilliance of Wilson Pickett’s cover of ‘Born to be Wild’

Wilson Pickett’s raw version of ‘Born to be Wild’ teaches us that language matters.

Living Fully, Mindfulness, Happiness, Self-Esteem & ConfidenceJulia KingMarch 10, 2023

Make something with your hands ... You'll be happier!

Making tangible, concrete items with your hands is correlated with reduced depression and anxiety, and improved overall emotional wellbeing.

Living Fully, Mindfulness, Happiness, Self-Esteem & ConfidenceJulia KingFebruary 12, 2023

This is as good as it gets: Accepting - and thriving - in your actual life

There are consequences to living in a future-oriented way: Doing so robs you of your very life. You prevent yourself from being fully present and engaged in the moments of your actual life, which is occurring right now, by always looking forward to the next thing. And, if you cannot be satisfied with this moment as it is, you will not be able to appreciate – or be satisfied by – any other future moments as they are.

Happiness, Living Fully, Mindfulness, Self-Esteem & ConfidenceJulia KingMay 6, 2022

Your inner critic – Body Edition, Part 2: Responding to Your Inner Critic

Recognize that you have a choice with regard to whether these thoughts define you … or not. Know that this inner critic, this negative voice, has become an accepted part of your identity, and it will take considerable time, effort, energy, and most especially compassion, to root it out. But, it can be done.

Body Image, Self-Esteem & ConfidenceJulia KingJuly 31, 2020

Your Inner Critic: Body Edition, Part 1 - Embody Your Inner Critic

Your negative voice, your inner critic, has been created by your individual circumstances, the things that you have placed emphasis on, the things you feel ashamed about, and the things you think are wrong with you and must be changed. This critic will therefore be a very specific, individualized manifestation of you. The more detailed and specific you can embody it to your own experience, the better you’ll be able to craft personalized, effective responses to it.

Body Image, Self-Esteem & ConfidenceJulia KingJuly 24, 2020