self-care – Nicole Herron Writes

Friday Prompt – 5/15/2026

May 15, 2026

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NicoleHerronWrites

in exercise, health anxiety, journaling, motivation, routine, self-care, surgery, themed days

Friday Prompt: How can you build a regular fitness routine? Follow my journey from sedentary to active over the years.

Bold Update

Feb 25, 2026

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NicoleHerronWrites

in aging, anxiety, BOLD, cognitive distortions, journaling, mental health, self-care, social anxiety, time anxiety

My BOLD choice for February, the fourth month of my fiftieth year: take myself on a solo date.

What’s Next?

Jan 13, 2026

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NicoleHerronWrites

in aging, anxiety, author, BOLD, discovery, exposure therapy, family, journaling, mental health, mother worry, parenting, people-pleasing, planning, self-care, social anxiety, volunteering

I’m learning to choose me. The last year and a half have taught me that choosing me lets me willingly choose others.

Tattoo Lessons

Jan 9, 2026

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NicoleHerronWrites

in anxiety, cognitive distortions, defective, discovery, family, grounding techniques, Growth, health anxiety, hiding, journaling, lessons, mental health, people-pleasing, personality, self-care, social anxiety, surgery

Getting my first tattoo held benefits I hadn’t expected, but I’m so glad to discover.

Word of the Year: BOLD

Jan 7, 2026

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NicoleHerronWrites

in anxiety, BOLD, friendship, grief, journaling, mental health, mindfulness, people-pleasing, self-care, social anxiety

I’m stepping into 2026 with BOLD authenticity and can’t wait to see what’s next.

Create Joy

Oct 15, 2025

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NicoleHerronWrites

in creativity, family, grounding techniques, INFJ, journaling, Know Yourself, planning, routine, self-care, theatre, writing

What does it mean to you when you hear the phrase “Create Joy”? I imagine most people desire to have joy in their lives. I know I do. Yet, we often do nothing about it, hoping joy will just land in our laps without effort on our part. And when it doesn’t? We grumble and…

How do you relax?

Jul 31, 2025

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NicoleHerronWrites

in anxiety, author, cognitive distortions, Deadlines, Focus, journaling, lonliness, mental health, motivation, office, self-care, time anxiety, writing

I seem to be lacking the relaxation muscle. Here I am at a point in my writing process when I should be able to sit back and enjoy some down time, but instead I can’t quiet my brain enough to do things I actually enjoy. Sage has encouraged me to have days where I don’t…

Category: self-care