Self-Care – Mental Health – Clean Beauty
“When will it end” [Poetry]
When will it end? His words pierce me… like a million swords in my chest. His tone… makes my jaw clench. These physical … uncontrolled responses to this man… is becoming harder to hide. My chest feels tight… and I struggle to breathe… Inhale. Exhale. Inhale. Exhale. How much more can I take? Why have…
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Healing… [Video]
A little motivation for you today! Healing doesn’t look the same for everyone, so please don’t compare your journey to others 🫶🏼 If you would like to share, you can find the video on my Instagram & Tik Tok @ StrengthScripted xo, J
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“What am I doing here” … [Poetry]
What am I doing here? A gentle soul… Searching for protection… But from who? Desperate for love… finding everything but. Chaos. Chaos. Chaos. Where is the peace? What am I doing here? There must be a purpose… for my being. A purpose… for this pain. I search… and search… and search. To no avail. Now…
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Let’s break down your skin care routine! Giving you my best skin care products recommendations.
When it comes to skin care products, there are shelves upon shelves and pages upon pages online of skin care products. It’s a lot being thrown at you and it may be hard to choose which products are right for you and what products will help with what. There is only so much I can…
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Reflecting on unnoticed growth. Advice from personal experience.
Growth is so uncomfortable. It really doesn’t feel good. It makes you unsure about your future and worried about changes. It makes you question your own thoughts sometimes and wonder if any of this is worth it. Sometimes you don’t even realize you are going through it, whether that’s mental, emotional or spiritual growth. All you know is that you feel shitty.
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What is self care? The most used and abused word.
Let’s dig deeper into the meaning of Self-Care We need to talk about the real meaning of “self-care” because it has turned into such an overused word that is beginning to change the true meaning of it. Sure many self-care practices involve bath bombs, skin care routines, yoga etc. but the more vital part of…
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Curly hair rules: 6 DO’S and DON’TS for beginners and beyond!
Solid advice for anyone trying to maintain curly and wavy hair I’ve put together a small list of Do’s and Don’ts that are important and helpful to know when trying to take care of your curly or even wavy hair! (Sometimes waves can turn into curls with the right care!). I kept the list short…
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Grounding/Earthing. What is grounding? Why do people do it? How does it benefit you?
G R O U N D I N G | E A R T H I N G When I started grounding, I did not go into it open minded. I thought it was a silly weird thing to do or even to believe it will actually affect you. I was young, always on the…
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Journal entry rambles. Some motivation, encouragement and prayer for you!
Journal entry from person journal. Sharing some encouragement with you.
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Skin care is too complicated!! Let’s simplify it a little…
Why have people made skin care so complex and overwhelming?! I know we have learned a lot and really homed in on the specifics of skin care products which is great, but to the average person it seems so overwhelming that many don’t know where to begin!! So, my goal with this post is to…
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3 skin care products to add to your daily routine TODAY (perfect for beginners!)
Hello Hello!! I am back and feeling good! How are you?! I hope everything is going great where you are. I hope when you’re reading this that you are in some comfy pajamas, curled up on the couch, got a warm cup of tea or wine- whatever you are feeling this evening, and ideally…
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I’m back on TikTok… Maybe! (Video)
Hiiiii! Hope you are doing fabulous and you’re weekend is full of relaxation, laughter and peace. I wanted to share with you my latest video I created on TikTok! I’ve made a few videos in the past but this is my first one in a while! Should I keep making more like this? Try something…
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Dealing with difficult family members. Where do we set the boundary? When do we cut people off?
An open communication about toxic dynamics and putting yours and your family’s mental health & happiness first. Let’s get into it! Everyone has a difficult relative or three. No family is perfect and that’s totally normal. But there is a point where you need to set healthy boundaries for these relatives in order to keep…
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11 of the best self-care items that bring the most comfort and relaxation
Something comfy, something that smells good, something inspiring or funny…What else? I created this short and sweet list of items you can easily get your hands on to bring you the most comfort in your self-care routines. The importance of self-care is so underrated!! When you actively do things to help yourself feel good, it…
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Self care habit hacks from personal experiences! To be continued…
The cliche saying that self-care is not selfish is actually advice that everyone needs to take. We all need to remember that self-care is vital for our mental well being. Sometimes we do need to put ourselves first over our children and spouse- within reason of course. Don’t leave your hungry child crying so that…
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Why did I get into self-care and why YOU should to!
Sometimes awful situations lead us to great things. Please set your triggers to the side and read this post with an open mind and heart. I’m going to talk about a rough phase in my life that I am still healing from till this day. I will spare the details for maybe a future blog…
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Simple and effective ways to enhance your natural beauty without adding any makeup!
What you need: •Coconut oil (Raw, unrefined. From the grocery store) OR organic jojoba oil. •Eyelash brush (used exclusively for your lashes) •Eyelash curler •Eyebrow brush •Eyebrow gel & filler •Lip plumper (clear color) Starting with coconut oil or jojoba oil (my new go-to for moisturizing your skin). Rinse your face with cold water. Pat…
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Creating the life you desire. How do you bring more happiness, peace, and positivity to your life?
How do you find happiness in the midst of chaos? We know that happiness comes from inside… but it is so hard to not allow other people around you to affect your happiness. Especially if they are very negative people with bad energy or if they treat you poorly and make you feel awful about…
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Forgiving and healing your hurt inner child. Personal experiences.
There is no secret formula or pill you can take to make all your childhood traumas (and other traumas) disappear like they’ve never happened. I wish, for everyone’s sake, there was. Everyone’s journey is unique to them so no two people will share the exact same path to healing. Healing happens within and is catered…
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10 extremely useful ways to use coconut oil. Beauty hacks!
One of the first things I learned about when starting this clean beauty products journey was how many ways you can use coconut oil. My face creams/soaps/moisturizer were the first products I looked to swap out immediately after learning what harmful chemicals were in them. I personally use coconut oil in every way I mention…
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Personal reflections: Living, dealing and healing from a drug addicted and/or alcoholic parent.
I honestly don’t know where to start with this one because it’s still so fresh… My father is still currently battling alcoholism and has since I was a baby. I’ve begged him to stop drinking since I was a child. By the age of 16 I knew there was nothing I could do or say…
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The journey of loving my natural self, including my wild curly hair.
It is time to start embracing your natural appearance! I can picture her now. The little girl with super frizzy curls whose parents had no idea how to care for them. Years of brushing my dry curls, adding no products, no nutrients or moisture and lots and lots of ponytails. Then middle school hit, and…
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A little pep talk – Self love manifestation
There’s something about working on yourself that makes you feel so damn powerful. This feeling doesn’t come on immediately, but when you’ve put in the work and you start feeling the changes, it hits you. YOU did that sis!!!! You started from square one and picked yourself up and put yourself back together. All the…
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The signs your body gives when its had enough. It’s time to listen and shift your mindset.
The thing about always putting others needs first and going through life without healing from all the trauma you have been through, you neglect yourself more than you realize and your whole self will feel it so deeply. Many of us can’t even put a name to it or even pinpoint why you feel so…
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More than self-care. Mind, body and soul nurturing.
Self-care is more than doing things that brings you instant gratification or temporary happiness. It’s deeper than that. Self-care should be focused on caring and nurturing your whole self. Your body, mind and soul. Something simple like a hot bath can be used to nurture your body, but when you add a book, some candles…
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What to expect from this blog & a little about me, the writer!
Introduction and brief summary of the blog and the writer of StrengthScripted
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Strength Scripted 