If you've been Googling "how to self publish a book," you've probably found a lot of the same advice: write your manuscript, hire an editor, upload it to Amazon KDP, set your price, and launch. And sure—that's the skeleton of it. But the authors who actually finish aren't just following a checklist. They're doing something most aspiring authors skip entirely.

In the hustle and bustle of modern life, it's all too easy to become consumed by our daily responsibilities and forget to take a moment for ourselves, isn’t it? However, amidst the chaos, there lies a simple—yet profound—way to unwind, relax, and foster creativity: COLORING.

We just had a group book club challenge inside the Creating Confidence Society, where we read Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle. Naturally, it was an incredibly eye-opening read, and a reminder of the importance of taking care of ourselves and dealing with our stress and stressors. (They’re different—did you know that? I didn’t.) Let’s dive in.

“That’s when I realized this journey I was on was so much bigger than just me, and I could help others find their authentic voices through creativity and coaching. It all came together so quickly.” From the fruits of her own experiences, Creating Confidence™—a group coaching program to help people get out of their own way, build self-love through creative expression, and be unapologetically themselves—was born.

Over the last year, I’ve noticed one thing - that you absolutely love my book recommendations. Well ask, and you shall receive!

Are you struggling with your mental health and looking for help? Check out these helpful tips and practices I use to increase my daily energy and happiness.

A short but helpful list of supplies needed to be successful in my online lettering course Hand Lettering for the Creative Soul.