Tag: vulnerability

Improv II

Dec 19, 2025

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NicoleHerronWrites

in anxiety, cognitive distortions, exposure therapy, Growth, journaling, vulnerability

Getting ready for Improv II showcase and remembering that scared does not mean can’t.
Bait and Switch

Dec 3, 2025

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NicoleHerronWrites

in anxiety, author, hope, intuition, journaling, mental health, social anxiety, Trust, vulnerability, Writer’s Journey, writing

It’s hard to trust people anymore. Everyone seems to have an ulterior motive and find sneaky ways to prey on hopeful individuals. Lesson learned: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
A little encouragement

Oct 9, 2025

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NicoleHerronWrites

in anxiety, author, cognitive distortions, defective, depression, Feedback, INFJ, introvert, journaling, mental health, perfectionism, self promotion, shame, social anxiety, subscribers, vulnerability

The tough thing about healing is that it’s not linear. One day you can feel like you could take on the world, and the next day a poorly timed comment can send you back under the covers. But here’s the thing: I know it doesn’t last. Yes, I’m feeling discouraged. Yes, I have days that…
Showcase Recap

Sep 29, 2025

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NicoleHerronWrites

in anxiety, author, cognitive distortions, creativity, Debut, defective, exposure therapy, Growth, journaling, lessons, mental health, people-pleasing, perfectionism, planning, sale, self promotion, social anxiety, triggers, vulnerability, Writer’s Journey, writing, Writing Challenges/Events

Saturday, I shared a table at the Garland public library’s author showcase. I prepped/planned for it for more than a week, ordering goodies at the last minute and even making some of my own. This is what I brought: Even with only one book under my belt, my half of the table was packed with…
Huge Thank You

Sep 16, 2025

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NicoleHerronWrites

in anxiety, author, Book Launch, cognitive distortions, Debut, defective, imposter syndrome, journaling, perfectionism, social anxiety, vulnerability, Writer’s Journey, writing

Words are not enough to convey how grateful I am for all of the support I’ve received upon the release of my book. That’s so weird to say. “My book.” It’s real. Yes, I’ve held it in my hands for several weeks now, but it still didn’t feel real because I was the only person…
Blast off

Sep 13, 2025

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NicoleHerronWrites

in anxiety, author, Book Launch, cognitive distortions, imposter syndrome, journaling, mental health, people-pleasing, perfectionism, social anxiety

It’s launch day and I feel wound tighter than a…tightly wound thing. Yep. That’s as coherent as it gets today, folks! I’m an absolute mess. Apparently all of my critics are coming out to play. Do-it-all Debra – “You must do everything! Be ready for any possibility!” Frowning Frank – “You made a mistake and…
Unraveling

Sep 5, 2025

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Niki Herron

in ADHD, anxiety, author, Book Launch, cognitive distortions, defective, family, introvert, journaling, mental health, parenting, phone anxiety, shame, social anxiety, vulnerability

My brain feels as if it is slipping away from me. I am forgetful, scattered, and overwhelmed. I can only imagine it is a biproduct of the anxiety about the book launch. Or perimenopause. Or both. Since returning from Ireland I’ve felt more and more lost in my own head. It’s like while I was…
Countdown is ON

Sep 3, 2025

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NicoleHerronWrites

in anxiety, author, Book Launch, creativity, Deadlines, Debut, exposure therapy, ideas, journaling, planning, self promotion, social anxiety, time anxiety, vulnerability, writing

I’m back from Ireland and now the reality that my book launch is only ten days away is sending my mind reeling. I feel like there are so many things I should be doing to get ready but at the same time I don’t know what that might be. I thought maybe it would help…
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…
Feeling adrift

Jul 27, 2025

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Niki Herron

in anxiety, author, depression, family, grief, journaling, lonliness, mental health, parenting, social anxiety, time anxiety, volunteering, vulnerability, Writer’s Journey, writing

I’ve journaled before about my concern regarding knowing who I am once my children leave the nest. I’ve made it a goal to find who I am apart from their mom. Without a job title that was easily definable, I was searching for a new title. I thought Author would be a good fit. And…