Admitting we might be the architects of our own bullshit is not the easiest realization. There is a bit of resilience I don’t think people talk enough about that is required to pivot, when the old ways simply don’t fit anymore.

When you have to get out of your comfort zone of complaints (and out of your own way)

I realized recently that I’ve been in an echo chamber of my own complaints and it’s quickly becoming my comfort zone. my safe space. Stuck in patterns, I thought I’d outgrown. how am I still complaining about the same thing for months? It’s starting to feel insanely suffocating.

Then there’s the realization that you would in fact roll your own eyes at yourself if you were listening to you…is awkward and yes a bit embarrassing. But coming to grips with your “comfort zone” being a golden cage… is also very freeing

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How are you maintaining your wounds out of habit?

Are you constantly venting or changing?

Processing or procrastinating?

Or just continuing to rehearse the same old monologue.

we’re all in this together, so if you’re stuck, or if you caught yourself delivering the same “greatest hits” of complaints - know that you’re not alone.

Yes we might have put ourselves in a Golden Cage of complaints…but the door is open.

I hope you enjoy this episode

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It turns out all it took was a psychic, a shaman, and my husband’s dead grandfather to convince me to pick up the mic again.

In this episode of The Art of Self, I talk about ADHD at 44, anxiety, and how I’ve been rewarded my whole life for the same patterns that are now burning me out. I also share what psychic medium Laura Lynne Jackson told me that finally made the math math - and why learning to trust myself has been harder than any spiritual retreat.

There’s also a recap of what I asked ChatGPT this week, the science on why I need to take so many photos to remember things, and the eye cream that actually works.

It’s chaotic, personal, and exactly how I wanted to start this new chapter.

“Maybe this time I’ll finally get out of my own way.” Want to join me?

My fav Things Links from this episode:

* Gold Bond Age Renew Neck and Chest Cream - here

* SkinCeuticals AGE Eye Cream- here

* Dr Perricone Neck and Chest - here

* Frownies Facial Patches - here

* Cos RX Snail Mucin Repair - here

* Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless - here

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This letter is for the tough ones. The ones who were told they “should be a lawyer when they grow up” or they “have a chip on their shoulder.” The ones who’ve been called intimidating, or intense. Or know survival mode better than rest.

Cause when you’ve lived like this, choosing softness is not easy. It’s radical. It’s uncomfortable. For them and for you. Sometimes it feels like a language you forgot how to speak. Or didn’t even learn to begin with.

The trends will tell you to make it your whole identity - but what if you just let it be your peace? You’re allowed to savor the small things and still want the big ones. You can still keep your edge.

How is it that you are feeling overstimulated and bored at the same time?

You’re not lazy. Quite the opposite actually.

In this episode I’m getting a little raw and very real.

Life before teams meetings, slack channels, email folders and being overcommitted while underwhelmed.

Who you used to be - that version of you who danced till dawn, colored on the living room floor, played dress up, dared someone to race you, and didn’t need a plan or a ring light to do it.

So this summer, I’m bringing it back. And I’m inviting you to do the same. This isn’t a 30 day challenge. It’s a soft (but wildly effective) personal intervention.

I’m trying new hobbies this summer. I’m revisiting old ones.

Not to get better at it. Not to make it my whole personality (honestly, my credit score can’t handle another “thing”).

But to feel like myself again, or maybe for the first time.

To get out go my head, off my couch, and hop back into my life.

More to come. But for now press play.

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Then tell me: What was your favorite hobby before adulting made you forget?

xo,

Donna

Listen or watch the latest episode to break free from the bull shit you have been serving yourself.

In this episode, we dive into the hard truth: why you’re showing up for everyone else except yourself .

If you are the one everyone calls, the one who plans, the strong one in the family or the chat, the emergency contact - then this session is for you.

* Why waiting for a “perfect” moment is just a form of self-sabotage

* How to stop hiding behind responsibility and start showing up for yourself

* Why you’re the only one who can give you permission to go after what you really want

* The importance of setting boundaries and protecting your energy

* How to start taking small actions that lead to big changes

* Shifting your mindset and stopping the shame of actually rooting for yourself

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Why are you letting the benchwarmers tell you how to play the game? It’s always the case, people who have never done much of anything always have opinions. And worse—questions. Opinions I can manage, but it’s the questions that usher in the doubt for me. It’s where I start overthinking and then… I get stuck.

PS: I’m hosting a hangout & mini online retreat for my subs - deets at the end

Have you ever noticed that the moment you start doing something bold or different, the couch critics show up?

🎙️ Let’s be real: overthinking is not a flex—it’s a trap. In this episode, I’m unpacking how listening to other people’s opinions (and their endless questions) has sidetracked me, sabotaged me, and even stopped me dead in my tracks.

If you’re tired of being your own worst block, this episode is for you. Because here’s the truth: you can’t run your life if you’re letting spectators from the sidelines call the plays.

My share: I’ve had to learn how to trust myself more, tune people out, and sometimes just not answer at all (this one’s a work in progress and the hardest). I’ve also had to stop paying attention to the sideline squad and start turning up the “Doers”. Because while I might not want to swap life with the “Doers” at least they are actually fucking doing something. Their questions I will allow to take up some real estate in my head. If a “Doer” gives you 5 minutes of their time take it. If they offer advice - even better - TAKE THAT TOO. Cause maybe they dont have it all figured out - but they are at least trying. They can come back and tell you - “This didnt work for me” or “You can save alot of time by doing xyz” -

I made this episode because I wanted to give some more context and to go deeper on what I wrote in this article.

You don’t need to have all the answers right now to trust yourself—you just need to believe in yourself and stop surrounding yourself with people who have no intention on even moving, telling you how to run a race.

So, if this sounds familiar, and you’ve been spinning your wheels trying to figure out if you’re doing it “right,” maybe it’s time to stop listening to everyone else (at least those not doing shit) and start tuning in to the one voice that matters most: yours.

Oh and as promised -

Book Recc’s, Invite to the Subs party & Journal prompts - head over to http://theartofself.substack.com for the list all linked in this article.

They say crisis builds character—but what if trusting yourself is what actually gets you through it? "What’s stopping you from trusting yourself? This week on the podcast, we’re diving into a lot. Specifically why you’re looking to the outward to figure out how to feel about yourself on the inside.

We are built to handle a lot of BS - doesn't mean you have to tho.

follow. like. subscribe. see you on the other side.

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Keywords for the algo: Embracing challenges, growth opportunities, self-trust, positive mindset, personal experiences, self-confidence, intuition, audience engagement, self-awareness, personal reflection, authenticity, social media influence, avoiding consumerism, individual expression, self-care, digital minimalism, resilience, adaptability, inner guidance, personal authenticity, mindful consumption, personal well-being, 2024 predictions, external pressures, quiet confidence, flexible plans, societal trends

This episode is main character energy meets adulting, hobbies, #goals, and setting yourself up for success.

Plus I got a giveaway of goodies for my paid subs!!

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Mentions & Reccs from this episode :

INN Beauty Project Extreme Cream - been testing this out for a month and it’s a win

Isle of Paradise Drops are how I faked a tan all summer - mix them in with your fav lotion or moisturizer.

My favorite neck & chest cream still beats out those $200 ones.

Caudalie Beauty Elixir - if you’re gonna face mist this is the holy grail.

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The Art of Self with Donna Guerreros is a multi-dimensional wellness podcast covering lifestyle tips, insightful interviews, deep dives, and thought-provoking reflections. Donna is a Nurse, an Artist, & Perpetual Student on a mission to share how she is living life by design, not default. And she’s asking you “Isn't it time you created a life you didn’t want to escape from?” It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s just what you need right now.

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Paid subscribers I will be hosting a few giveaways over the next few weeks including self care & skincare items I have collected for you on my summer travels. If you're a paid subscriber you will be automatically entered!!

As the summer months come to an end, the season often brings with it a wave of un-met expectations or insane highs. Sometimes the summer reality seldom lives up to the hype and other years [if we are lucky] it brings a season of emotion that we might try chasing for years to come. {I am very guilty of this.}

In this episode, we'll dive deep into summer regret and how you can pull a Hail Mary and turn it around in the final quarter. Once again we need to ask ourselves who the pressure to have the “greatest summer ever” is coming from…and why?

This episode is for you if…

* You have regrets about this summer… Did it go too fast?

* Did you spend all summer waiting for an old version of yourself to return?

* Are you trying to re-live that “One Summer” ??

* Was this the summer you realized it's time to have a funeral in your head for your old self and start the next chapter of your life? 

* Was this the Greatest Summer Ever? Why? Sound off in the comments

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The Art of Self with Donna Guerreros is a multi-dimensional wellness podcast covering lifestyle tips, insightful interviews, deep dives, and thought-provoking reflections. Donna is a Nurse, an Artist, & Perpetual Student on a mission to share how she is living life by design, not default. And she’s asking you “Isn't it time you created a life you didn’t want to escape from?” It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s just what you need right now.

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