I feel like I can’t breathe and my eyes are heavy with tears. The air around me is thick and I feel like I am about to fall into a cosmic black hole of depression, guilt, and shame. I feel like I am falling to pieces, coming undone. I am falling to pieces, coming undone in thick, oppressive layers. I want to run, but even if I could, where would I run to, and would it ... view the post
Creating the ‘write’ environment
Many of my clients often share with me their struggles to create a conducive environment for writing. Take, for instance, a passionate memoirist I’ve been coaching for a month. As she eagerly awaited the release of her book, based on her intimate journals, she grappled with editing her manuscript. Over a heart-to-heart coffee session, she opened up about the underlying ... view the post
Journaling To Reduce Anxiety
When you're feeling anxious, the last thing you probably want to do is write about it. But journaling can actually be a powerful tool for relieving stress and anxiety. Writing down your thoughts and feelings can help you understand them better, enabling you to gain control over them. If you're questioning whether journaling is worth it, know that research shows that ... view the post
Financial Wellness Workshop
This year at FemmePowered we are focusing on women and finance. We believe that we all win when women are making strides to empower themselves financially. Over the course of the year we will be rolling out activities and events geared towards building conversation and transformation around our finances. At last Thursday's Wine Down we introduced our upcoming workshop, ... view the post
Wind Down with Us
Wine Down is coming to you again. This year FemmePowered has chosen financial literacy as the theme, and we have partnered with women in finance to help us do just that. We've collaborated with Lou-Ann Henry, a Chartered Accountant with a passion for helping women make smart money choices to bring our first Wine Down for 2019. Join us on February 28, 2019, from 6-8 pm ... view the post