Creative Self Care with Crystal McLain

Happy Old Year

Happy Old Year

I noticed that I was becoming a frustrated zombie, hungry for a part of my brain to be fed, but despite my efforts an emptiness remained. Today I'm sharing my...

Happy Old Year

I noticed that I was becoming a frustrated zombie, hungry for a part of my brain to be fed, but despite my efforts an emptiness remained. Today I'm sharing my...

No Time for Self Care

No Time for Self Care

I was transitioning from one yoga pose to the next, noticing the soreness and immobility that had grown from my own neglect.  I'm sorry, I whispered to my body. I'm sorry...

No Time for Self Care

I was transitioning from one yoga pose to the next, noticing the soreness and immobility that had grown from my own neglect.  I'm sorry, I whispered to my body. I'm sorry...

No One Is Coming To Save You

No One Is Coming To Save You

The bad news is, no one is coming to save you. But the good news is, you don't need anybody to. In fact, I'm not sure you even need saving......

No One Is Coming To Save You

The bad news is, no one is coming to save you. But the good news is, you don't need anybody to. In fact, I'm not sure you even need saving......

9 Ways to Fix Burnout & Overwhelm

9 Ways to Fix Burnout & Overwhelm

It's quite possible that you are suffering from squirrel-brain, mental fatigue, or overwhelm. These are just a few signs that your smart, hard-working brain is burnt out and needs a...

9 Ways to Fix Burnout & Overwhelm

It's quite possible that you are suffering from squirrel-brain, mental fatigue, or overwhelm. These are just a few signs that your smart, hard-working brain is burnt out and needs a...

A Letter From Your Body

A Letter From Your Body

I have a persnickety rib that likes to go rogue every now and then, and yesterday was a day it decided to wander.  To state the obvious, it’s uncomfortable. In...

A Letter From Your Body

I have a persnickety rib that likes to go rogue every now and then, and yesterday was a day it decided to wander.  To state the obvious, it’s uncomfortable. In...

Turning Trauma into Love

Turning Trauma into Love

I'm a good, kind, and helpful person. I work hard at creating safe space for people to explore their mind-body wellness. And when I received trashy, degrading harassment in response to my...

Turning Trauma into Love

I'm a good, kind, and helpful person. I work hard at creating safe space for people to explore their mind-body wellness. And when I received trashy, degrading harassment in response to my...