by jewelswellness | Jul 19, 2025 | Emotions and Sensations, Journaling for Mental Health, Triggers
Learn what emotional triggers are, how to recognize them, and simple steps to turn them into powerful tools for healing and self-growth. If you’ve ever felt like your emotions came out of nowhere—like you were suddenly anxious, defensive, or overwhelmed—you were...
by jewelswellness | Apr 14, 2025 | Emotions and Sensations, Journaling, Mindfulness, Mindfulness Practices, Self care, Somatic Healing, Surgery emotions
Recovery doesn’t always go as planned—especially in midlife. Two weeks after surgery (and yes, a surprise catheter situation), I’m sharing what this healing process has really looked like, and how journaling has helped me stay grounded through it all. If you’re...
by jewelswellness | Mar 13, 2025 | Emotions and Sensations, Surgery emotions
Why We Need to Stop Telling Women to “Stay Strong” and Start Letting Them Feel When I found out I needed a full hysterectomy, I felt a mix of emotions—overwhelm, fear, relief, gratitude. But what caught me off guard was the voice inside my head telling me to toughen...
by jewelswellness | Feb 1, 2025 | Emotions and Sensations, Journaling, Mental Health Awareness, Stress versus mental illness
Understanding the Difference Between Everyday Stress & Mental Health Conditions Life is overwhelming sometimes—work deadlines, family responsibilities, unexpected challenges. It’s easy to feel drained, anxious, or even exhausted. But is all stress a sign of mental...
by jewelswellness | Nov 23, 2024 | Emotions and Sensations, Mental Health Awareness, Self care, Somatic Healing
How Somatic Healing Helps You Heal from Stress, Trauma, and Everyday Overwhelm Life can feel overwhelming at times, leaving stress and emotions stored in our bodies. Somatic healing is a gentle, effective way to release that tension, reconnect with your body, and feel...
by jewelswellness | Sep 7, 2024 | Anxiety, Emotions and Sensations, Journaling, Mindfulness, Mindfulness Practices
A Guided Journal Designed to Help Women Manage Stress, Anxiety, and Emotional Well-Being As a busy woman juggling work, family, and daily stress, I struggled to find a journal that truly met my needs. The guided journals I tried didn’t give me enough room for personal...