If your “fresh start” is already wobbling… you’re not broken. You’re human.

In this lighter, permission-giving episode of Art Journaling for Calm & Self-Care, we take a soft look at the moment when motivation dips, routines unravel, and that inner critic gets a little too chatty.

We’ll start with a short grounding breath to help you comeback into your body (no forcing, no fixing). Then we’ll move into a playful, satisfying paper practice designed to release pressure and reset your nervous system — without needing to “do it right.”

Today’s page is intentionally temporary.
Because sometimes the point isn’t making something to keep… it’s making space to breathe.

Art prompt: Create two quick pages on separate sheets of paper (not in your journal). One you’ll tear up or crumple as a physical “release.” The other you can tuck it into your journal afterward if you want — like proof you showed up.

What you’ll leave with: a calmer body, a kinder inner voice, and a tiny reset you can repeat anytime.

If you’d like more support, check out my meditative art journal and the Joy of Journaling Circle.

⁠⁠⁠A Garden for the Soul Journal⁠⁠⁠ – My meditative art journal to gently support your creative self-care

⁠⁠⁠The Joy of Journaling Circle⁠⁠⁠ – A nurturing community for art journaling, calm, and creative self-discovery

Note: This podcast offers creative self-care and is not a substitute for therapy. If you need additional support, please reach out to a licensed mental health professional.

Background music:

"Relaxing Music: Beautiful Nature" by Tung Lam (Pixabay)

“Meditation – Meditation Music” by Ievgen Poltavskyi, HitsLab (Pixabay)