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11/18/2025

Our faces shift constantly, with light, with angles, with emotion, with the way we move through our day.

Online, we’re often seeing carefully posed photos taken in the best lighting and after multiple tries.
But we can end up being so hard on the face we see in the mirror or in a quick photo, forgetting that it’s supposed to change. It’s supposed to respond. It’s supposed to be alive.
So think of this as a small palette cleanser, a teeny reminder that faces move, react, soften, brighten, and that this is entirely okay.

I hope today brings you something that helps you feel alive and grounded. Maybe that’s a hug, a breath of fresh air, a snuggle with a pet, a warm cup of tea, or a really good snack. Whatever it is, I hope it offers a moment of joy 🩷

10/10/2025

💙 Maybe you have been told that you were "too much". But maybe, you were just honest in a space that preferred you quiet.

When you began to speak about what you felt and needed, it did not mean you were wrong or excessive.

It might mean you finally showed up as yourself.

10/09/2025

Ever been in a spot where you are going huh, what's next? You can't see me but my hand is raised.

Personally, I have felt this the last two months. I was wondering about a new haircut, getting further training in a new model, learning to run again after healing from a knee injury, seeing if I could start cooking more, knit bookmarks, take up going to pottery. The list was really long! It was interesting because there were so many ideas of where to go, and none of them felt clear. And they were all over the place! Personal to professional, like just scattered.

I realized it probably wasn't so much that the outside NEEDED a change, but something inside me was asking for attention so that I can be in a spot of readiness for change. So slowing down was the first thing. It was HUMBLING to say the least. There was a lot that I hadn't looked at in my own mind. That meant restarting my own therapy journey (yes - therapists go to therapy 🤍) and being willing to welcome the murkiness in.

Here I am sharing a bit of that journey. I am still not sure on any final destinations for anything. But I have invited more reading books into my life instead of scrolling, more openness instead of hiding that some things in my mind were bouncing, and trusting that I am listening to myself to let things unfold.

08/26/2025

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08/20/2025

Trauma doesn't have a one size fits all look. For some people, trauma can show up as perfectionism.

It might be a well-learned strategy that has helped them stay safe, or get approval from others, or feel like they have control in a space that feels uncontrollable.

However, it can be exhausting feeling like you have to prove yourself, constantly worry, and feel like you have to get it right.

If you are a self-described perfectionist looking for support, connect through the link in bio for a free consult call ❤️

08/18/2025

Living with anxiety can be painful.
It can range from a variety of experiences and symptoms, but a few common ones are:
1) That feeling that something bad is gong to happen. It's the "what if's" and the worst case scenarios, playing out in your mind. on repeat.
2) Feeling tired no matter how much you try to rest. Anxiety takes energy!
3) Overthinking and that feeling of being in your head all the time. It's the lying awake at night, worrying about today and the next 30 years.

Anxiety can take a lot from us. Our brain thinks it is trying to protect us from threats, but it cannot gauge and respond differently whether if the threat is a lion trying to eat us or own internal landscape. It just knows that something is causing alarm bells for us.

The good news? There are helpful strategies to reduce anxiety and safe spaces to talk about what these experiences have felt like ❤️

08/15/2025

Six gentle reminders going into your weekend ❤️

08/11/2025

Overthinking can take up a lot of energy. It can leave you exhausted, playing out "what if's" in your own mind.

Sometimes it can help to schedule time to worry, as an established "okay, here's our focused lot of worry time." I often recommend writing the worries down, as then it's a place to visually show our mind we already did our worrying.

It can also be helpful to think about what we actually have control over, versus the things our mind is spiraling over. Things that might be in your control could be as simple as I have control over having a drink of water, taking a few deep breaths. Focusing on the action though, that can be helpful.

Finally, getting out of our heads and back into the body or sensory experience can allow space to have a shift. Spicy gum, sour candy, walking barefoot on grass or textured carpet, cold water. These are all things that can be beneficial.

07/08/2025

Checking in - what do you need today?

06/30/2025

The Butterfly Hug is a self-soothing technique used to help with anxiety and regulate emotions. It involves crossing your arms across your chest and gently tapping your shoulders or upper arms, mimicking butterfly wings, while breathing deeply.

Here's a step-by-step guide:
1. Cross your arms:
Bring your hands up to your chest and cross your arms, placing your hands on your opposite shoulders or upper arms.
2. Tap gently:
Start tapping your shoulders or upper arms, alternating between your left and right hand in a rhythmic, butterfly-like motion.
3. Breathe deeply:
While tapping, take slow, deep breaths. Inhale deeply through your nose, hold for a moment, and exhale slowly through your mouth.
4. Focus on the sensation:
Pay attention to the feeling of your hands on your body and the rhythm of your breath. Notice the calming effect this creates.
5. Continue as needed:
Continue the tapping and breathing for a few minutes, or as long as you feel it's helpful.
6. End with a grounding breath:
When you feel calmer, take one more deep breath and slowly release it.

The Butterfly Hug can be adapted to different preferences, such as tapping on the knees instead of the shoulders. As always this is not medical advice or a substitute for therapy, content is for educational purposes only.

06/23/2025

Peace is precious. How are you focusing your own time, energy and awareness?

05/14/2025

Take what you need ❤️

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478 10th Avenue
Hanover, ON

Telephone

+12267022925

Website

http://klaasjeprins.com/

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