by jewelswellness | Aug 22, 2025 | Journaling, Menopause v puberty, Self care
Midlife can feel like puberty all over again! Only this time it’s hot flashes instead of pimples, brain fog instead of braces, and anti-aging cream instead of acne gel. Between the mood swings, sleepless nights, and freezer-ready bean bags, it’s easy to wonder if...
by jewelswellness | Jun 16, 2025 | Journaling, Journaling for Mental Health, Mindfulness Practices, Sober Daily Habits
5 Daily Habits That Helped Me Break Free from Gray Area Drinking Struggling with gray area drinking? You’re not alone, and you don’t need to hit rock bottom to want something different. In this blog, I share the five simple daily habits that helped me quietly get...
by jewelswellness | May 16, 2025 | Journaling, Mental Health Awareness, Never too Late, Rise with Jewels YouTube Page
My Story of Sobriety, Healing, and Starting a Business I didn’t start my YouTube channel to go viral. I started it because I needed to tell the truth. About addiction. About healing from trauma. About what it means to rebuild your life after 50, one courageous step at...
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 | 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 | Jan 4, 2025 | Burnout, Journaling, Mindfulness, Mindfulness Practices
Hey there, I see you. If you’re feeling stretched too thin, emotionally drained, or just plain exhausted, I want you to know you’re not alone. Burnout is real, and it’s hitting so many of us harder than ever. But here’s the good news: there are small, practical steps...
