If the holidays feel difficult this year—lonely, exhausting, complicated, or heavy—you’re not alone.

In this episode of Art Journaling for Calm & Self-Care, Barbara offers a gentle space to be honest about what you’re feeling and create a simple art journaling page that supports your nervous system.

You’ll choose one prompt:

• "If I’m honest, the holidays feel like…”
• “What I wish I could ask for (beyond stuff) is…”

…and then soften the page with color and kindness.

If you’d like a little more support as you practice, here are a couple of gentle places to continue:

• A Garden for the Soul – my meditative art journal

• The Joy of Journaling Circle – a nurturing community for calm & creative self-care
  

Inside the Joy of Journaling Circle, I’ll post a Holiday Honesty check-in where you can share one word for how this season feels and one small kindness you’re offering yourself in the next 24 hours.

Disclaimer:
This podcast is here to offer gentle ideas for art journaling and self-care. It’s not therapy and it’s not a replacement for professional support. If you’re having a really hard time, I encourage you to reach out to a licensed therapist, counselor, or medical provider who can walk alongside you.

Background music:
“Meditation Relaxing Music” by Dana Music (Pixabay).
“Relaxing Music: Beautiful Nature” by Tung Lam (Pixabay).