Creative Self Care with Crystal McLain

*Watch an art process video at the bottom of this page. You've been living inside that complicated meat-machine your entire life, and I can't help but wonder, how much do you actually know about it? If you've been here at CMC before, you've probably heard me say this BUT, the more you understand something, the better able you are of taking care of it. And since you're obligated to live within the same ol' skin sack for the rest of your days, it would be in your best interest to at least learn how it works, so you can get creative with the care of your incredible, beautiful...

I think we all have one thing in common, and that thing is the desire to feel FREE.  Whether it's to break free from unhealthy habits, to be free from self-limiting beliefs and emotions, or to find freedom within our bodies, I believe we all long for liberation from the things that have been holding us back from attaining a life that feels healthy, grounded and fulfilling.  And if I've learned anything in my own process of creating personal power, it's that the truth will set you free.  So, in today's post, we're going to kick off a month long exploration of self awareness, so you can explore your reality...

Well, well, well...I decided to dedicate all of January to learning about, and strengthening the mindset, I'll explain the complete lineup of the entire year in a minute. Anyway, I was chugging along, with all of my ideas written in my notebook, basic design elements cued up on Canva, and looking forward to sharing all sorts of nuggets of inspiration and exercises for the ol' brain, when, whammo, I found myself in terrible pain and unable to do much of anything. So, long story short, my spine has seen some trauma throughout my life. Pair that with lots of work as a massage...

I want to talk about why it’s SO important that you care about your mindset. So, in today’s post, that’s what we’re gonna do. We’re also going to learn how to determine what kind of mindset you have, and how you can strengthen it and live your life from an empowered, and nurturing state of mind.  Welcome to the blog & podcast, Unlocking Wellness! I’m Crystal McLain, curator of Crystal McLain Creative, an online resource that supports folks who are ready to get creative with the care of their mind, body, and mother-lovin’ soul.  If you enjoy this content, would...

*Access your Patreon Perk HERE.  We're quickly approaching a new year and with that (for a lot of folks), comes resolutions. People all over the world are making commitments to themselves, to either quit, start, or shift something in their lives. And for most of these people, they're gonna come in hot, but fizzle out fast. So, in today's post I want to give you a checklist to see if you're even READY for these changes, and share a few pointers for holding yourself to your commitments. Welcome to the blog & podcast, Unlocking Wellness! I’m Crystal McLain, curator of Crystal...