Sometimes, feelings are hard to explain. You know something is bothering you. Your mind might feel crowded, your chest might feel heavy, or you might have a million thoughts bouncing around at once—but when someone asks, “What’s wrong?” you have no idea what to say. Sometimes there simply aren’t words for what we’re feeling. That’s […]
Let’s talk about therapy. There is still a stigma around going to therapy, especially when you’re dealing with anxiety or another mental illness. Some people think therapy means something is “wrong” with you. Others were raised to believe that personal problems should stay personal or that you should simply tough things out on your own.
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Mental illness isn’t always something you can see. Someone can show up to work, smile at customers, laugh with friends, create things, finish their responsibilities, and still be fighting a battle inside their own mind. That’s one of the biggest things I wish more people understood. Mental illness isn’t just anxiety, either. Depression, panic disorder,
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Sometimes our minds are our own biggest critics. One small mistake becomes: “I can’t do anything right.” One unanswered message becomes: “They’re mad at me.” One difficult day becomes: “Everything is going wrong.” I’ve been learning more about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) strategies, and one thing that really stands out to me is the idea that
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If you’re an artist trying to sell your work online in 2026, you’ve probably had the same thought I have: What’s the point of creating something if AI can recreate it—or someone can steal it—in seconds? I love creating. I love taking my artwork, photography, little characters, and ideas and imagining them on actual products.
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There’s something kind of surreal about seeing a design you created on your screen suddenly become a shirt, sweatshirt, sticker, blanket, bag, greeting card, or piece of home decor. That’s one of the reasons I started my Threadless shop. I’ve always loved creating. Sometimes it’s cute. Sometimes it’s cozy. Sometimes it’s inspired by mental health, self-care,
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There was a moment I was scrolling through my shop on Zazzle thinking… how did this get so big? T-shirts, stickers, planners, keychains, mugs—so many products I didn’t sit down and individually create one by one. And then it clicked. It wasn’t that I made 100 different things. It was that I made one design… and Zazzle
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Hi, I’m Abby! 👋💜 I’m a 90s kid who loves to create, learn about the mind, talk about the messy parts of being human, and somehow turn all of those things into mental wellness content. Honestly, my brain usually has about 47 tabs open. One tab is thinking about mindfulness. Another is thinking about a new
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Sometimes I wonder if putting my work online is worth it. As artists, writers, photographers, and creators, we spend hours creating something that comes from our minds, our experiences, and our hearts. Then we upload it to the internet and hope it finds the people who need it. But there is always that fear in
For the longest time, I thought protecting my peace meant keeping everyone happy. I believed saying yes made me kind. I believed listening to everyone’s problems made me a good friend. I believed giving people endless chances meant I had a big heart. What I didn’t realize was that every time I ignored my own
In a world that constantly encourages us to do more, achieve more, and stay busy, creativity offers something different: permission to slow down. Many people think creativity is only for artists, designers, musicians, or writers. The truth is that creativity is for everyone. Creativity isn’t about talent. It’s about expression. Whether you’re doodling in a
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In a world that constantly demands our attention, finding small moments of peace can feel impossible. Between work, family responsibilities, social media, and everyday stress, our minds rarely get a chance to slow down. That’s where creative activities like Zen doodling and color-by-number come in. You don’t need to be a professional artist to experience
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