Prefer video? Watch here: https://youtu.be/EdVODia0Rwg

Feeling stuck, stressed, or creatively blocked in your handmade business? In this video, I’ll show you how Expressive Writing can help you release emotional weight, heal faster from setbacks, and reclaim your energy and momentum. If you’re a creative entrepreneur ready to thrive with less stress and more clarity, this is for you!

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REFERENCES
Confronting a traumatic event: Toward an understanding of inhibition and disease.
https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1987-01227-001

Emotional and physical health benefits of expressive writing
https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/advances-in-psychiatric-treatment/article/emotional-and-physical-health-benefits-of-expressive-writing/ED2976A61F5DE56B46F07A1CE9EA9F9F

Putting feelings into words: affect labeling disrupts amygdala activity in response to affective stimuli
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17576282/

Want to train your brain for handmade business success without burning out? In this video, you’ll learn how Positive Affect Journaling rewires your mindset, boosts creativity, and helps handmade business owners stay motivated even during tough seasons. If you're a creative entrepreneur looking for journaling practices to lower stress, grow your business, and build emotional resilience, you’re in the right place!

Get your FREE Balance & Thrive Starter Kit!
https://www.thelocuslotus.com/

REFERENCES
Online Positive Affect Journaling in the Improvement of Mental Distress and Well-Being in General Medical Patients With Elevated Anxiety Symptoms: A Preliminary Randomized Controlled Trial
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6305886/

Confronting a traumatic event: Toward an understanding of inhibition and disease.
https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1987-01227-001

How Gratitude Changes You and Your Brain
https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_gratitude_changes_you_and_your_brain

Counting blessings versus burdens: An experimental investigation of gratitude and subjective well-being in daily life.
https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2003-01140-012

Kickstart every workday with Morning Pages—the brain-dump journaling ritual from Julia Cameron that handmade business owners swear by for instant stress relief and creative focus. In this video, I break down the history, benefits, and step-by-step process of Morning Pages so you can clear mental clutter, spark fresh product ideas, and run your creative business with calm productivity. If you’re a maker or Etsy seller searching for proven journaling techniques to boost creativity and small-business success, hit play and let’s get writing!

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https://www.thelocuslotus.com/

Reiki videos coming soon:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLAjpGaYDvD0grIqNCE2q8jEQ6qATIsvZ


REFERENCES
Emotional and physical health benefits of expressive writing
https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/advances-in-psychiatric-treatment/article/emotional-and-physical-health-benefits-of-expressive-writing/ED2976A61F5DE56B46F07A1CE9EA9F9F

Stress, expressive writing, and working memory.
https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2002-01516-007?doi=1

Putting feelings into words: affect labeling disrupts amygdala activity in response to affective stimuli
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17576282/

Julia Cameron – The Artist’s Way
https://juliacameronlive.com/

Prefer video? Watch here: https://youtu.be/BCmWKheVeNE

Trying to build your dream handmade business while juggling stress, fear, and burnout? There’s a better way. Today, I’m sharing 3 journaling mindset shifts that can help you unlock the full power of journaling for mental clarity, emotional strength, and sustainable business growth.Let’s stop glorifying the hustle and start building success with heart. 💛

Get your FREE Balance & Thrive Starter Kit!
https://www.thelocuslotus.com/

REFERENCES
Online Positive Affect Journaling in the Improvement of Mental Distress and Well-Being in General Medical Patients With Elevated Anxiety Symptoms: A Preliminary Randomized Controlled Trial
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6305886/

Confronting a Traumatic Event: Toward an Understanding of Inhibition and Disease.
https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1987-01227-001

Emotional and physical health benefits of expressive writing
https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/advances-in-psychiatric-treatment/article/emotional-and-physical-health-benefits-of-expressive-writing/ED2976A61F5DE56B46F07A1CE9EA9F9F

Prefer video? Watch here: https://youtu.be/AQhv0NEMsR0

In this video, I’m sharing 3 surprising productivity tools that help handmade business owners boost focus, reduce stress, and stay consistent. Whether you’re looking to beat burnout or reconnect with your creativity, these powerful tools can transform the way you work.

Get your FREE Balance & Thrive Starter Kit!

https://www.thelocuslotus.com/

REFERENCES
Online Positive Affect Journaling in the Improvement of Mental Distress and Well-Being in General Medical Patients With Elevated Anxiety Symptoms: A Preliminary Randomized Controlled Trial
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6305886/

Confronting a traumatic event: Toward an understanding of inhibition and disease.
https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1987-01227-001

Science of the Heart
https://www.heartmath.org/research/science-of-the-heart/energetic-communication/

The effect of Reiki on fatigue and comfort in hemodialysis patientshttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36646612/

Effects of Distant Reiki On Pain, Anxiety and Fatigue inOncology Patients in Turkey: A Pilot Study
https://journal.waocp.org/article_31175_4410b9aee922916320996fa472723164.pdf

Long-term effects of energetic healing on symptoms of psychological depression and self-perceived stress
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15154152/

Hello everyone! I’ll now be releasing episodes every Wednesday at noon Eastern time. We still have about four episodes left that cover the Total Transformation journal topics and then I’ll be moving on to whatever topics are needed most. I’m also going to be delaying the launch of the Total Transformation journal so that on July 15, when the final episode covering the Total Transformation journal comes out, I’ll also be opening pre-orders for the journal. The reason for this is because I’ve got a few new tools and lessons learned that I can now use to make this even better than I had originally envisioned! So I just need a little bit of extra time to finish the Total Transformation journal and make it the best that it can be! You can follow along with every update by following me at https://www.Instagram.com/theLocusLotus I know y’all will love what’s coming your way and I really appreciate y’all’s patience with me as I explore all the possibilities for this business and community that I’m creating. So just hang tight with me and I’ll see you Wednesday!