Tag: blogging

Site changes

Feb 18, 2026

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NicoleHerronWrites

in blogging, perfectionism

Just a few changes I’ve been making to the site.
Nothing to see here

Aug 5, 2025

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NicoleHerronWrites

in ADHD, anxiety, blogging, journaling, shame, social anxiety, social media, vulnerability

This morning I got onto WordPress to type up a blog post. I didn’t have a specific topic in mind, just wanted to update the blogosphere about where I am in the book publishing process. Unfortunately, there was a little notification number next to a menu item on the dashboard and I made the mistake…
Discomfort

Jul 2, 2025

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Niki Herron

in anxiety, author, Beta Readers, blogging, cognitive distortions, exposure therapy, family, friendship, Growth, hiding, imposter syndrome, journaling, lessons, mental health, people-pleasing, perfectionism, personality, shame, social anxiety, social media, TEP3, theatre, triggers, vulnerability

It’s no secret that being seen scares me. I’ve tried my best to be open and honest about it (in as quiet a way as possible) because it makes things a tiny bit easier. When I name my fear, it gives it less power. So that’s what I’m doing today. Naming the fear. Yesterday was…
Merging

Apr 25, 2025

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NicoleHerronWrites

in anxiety, author, blogging, hiding, introvert, self promotion, social anxiety, subscribers, writing

You may or may not have noticed a slight change on NicoleHerronWrites.com the last couple of days. I’ve decided it’s time to merge my two blogs into one. I’ve been trying to maintain both for a while now and with writing taking up more of my time and trying to get my author presence to…
Facing anxiety head-on

Nov 12, 2024

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Niki Herron

in anxiety, cognitive distortions, journaling, shame, social anxiety, triggers, vulnerability, writing

The author’s struggle with anxiety is highlighted as she prepares to join Sage’s Empowered Project coaching program. Concerned about copyright issues relating to her blog posts on Book in 90, she confronts her fears and admits her anxiety to Sage. Ultimately, Sage reassures her, strengthening their working relationship and mutual respect.
Mid-Summer Update

Jul 6, 2024

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Niki Herron

in anxiety, family, hope, journaling, parenting, perfectionism, routine, social anxiety, volunteering, writing

Gosh. Wouldn’t it be great if I could say I’d sat on a beach in the sun, reading and relaxing with a refreshing beverage in my hand? Sadly, that is not my life. What would my life be without hectic schedules and stress? Okay, so the summer is more than half over. And all I’ve…
New Year Prayer

Jan 3, 2024

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Niki Herron

in anxiety, cognitive distortions, Faith, hope, journaling, social anxiety

Not gonna lie, 2023 was a tough year. Between my physical health struggles, one of my best friends battling cancer, the death of my grandmother-in-law, the diagnosis of breast cancer in my aunt-in law, my aunt’s ICU stay, my husband’s roller coaster of job stress, diagnosing my kids with ADHD and anxiety, and struggling with my…
Fiction Friday (9/15/2023)

Sep 15, 2023

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Niki Herron

in anxiety, Book Review, INFJ, journaling, musings, perfectionism, themed days, writing

Wednesday I finished a book called The Bookish Life of Nina Hill. I enjoyed it very much. Partially because I related to the character (she loves books and has anxiety), but also because I loved the way the author (Abbi Waxman) wrote. She has a very casual, conversational style. Which is something I strive for,…
Write to Heal (8/24/2023)

Aug 24, 2023

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Niki Herron

in anxiety, cognitive distortions, INFJ, journaling, perfectionism, writing

This may be my first post of the week, but I have actually managed to write several times! Tuesday I spent writing a memory (maybe it will be a memoir, maybe it will be fiction, or maybe I’m just working through things). Yesterday I wrote as if I was talking with my therapist. It’s kinda…
Trying again

Aug 19, 2023

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Niki Herron

in journaling, perfectionism, routine, themed days, writing

I really am a work in progress. I make a plan, I stick to it for awhile, I get derailed and I have to start all over. So here I am at the start of a new school year, starting over with a new plan. I’ve been so very exhausted the last two weeks since…