Kathleen Prince LPC

01/12/2026

Happy Sunday 💓

01/11/2026

01/09/2026

Simple Mindfulness Practices
1. Mindful Breathing (1–3 min)
Inhale for 4 seconds, exhale for 6. Focus only on your breath.
Best for: Stress reduction, anxiety, mental clarity

2. 5–4–3–2–1 Grounding
Notice 5 things you see, 4 feel, 3 hear, 2 smell, 1 taste.
Best for: Overwhelm, racing thoughts, emotional grounding

3. Mindful Eating (First 3 Bites)
Eat the first three bites slowly, noticing taste and texture.
Best for: Digestion, overeating, gut health awareness

4. Body Scan (2–5 min)
Scan from head to toe and release tension as you exhale.
Best for: Physical tension, sleep preparation

5. One-Minute Check-In
Ask: What am I feeling? Where? What do I need?
Best for: Emotional regulation, self-awareness

6. Mindful Walking
Walk slowly and feel each step and your surroundings.
Best for: Mental fatigue, screen overload

7. Gratitude Pause (30 sec)
Name 3 things you’re grateful for.
Best for: Mood improvement, stress resilience

8. Hand-on-Heart Breathing
Hand on chest, take 5 slow, calming breaths.
Best for: Nervous system calming, emotional comfort

9. Single-Task Focus
Do one task fully without distractions.
Best for: Focus, reduced mental clutter

10. Before-Sleep Stillness
Turn off screens and breathe slowly for 2 minutes.
Best for: Sleep quality, nighttime anxiety

01/06/2026

TRAUMA SAYS: "I need to explain everything so they don't misunderstand me or get upset." HEALING SAYS: I will no longer explain myself out of fear.

How someone perceives my truth is a reflection of them. And if there's any misunderstanding, the RIGHT people will ask, not assume.

It's a shift in perspective, a paradigm change, a liberation from the chains of people-pleasing and approval-seeking.

It's recognizing that your worth isn't tied to someone else's understanding or validation. It's understanding that you don't owe anyone an explanation for your thoughts, feelings, or actions.

Healing says, "I trust myself, I trust my intentions, and I trust my boundaries." It says, "I will no longer justify, I will no longer defend, and I will no longer apologize for being me."

It's a declaration of freedom, a statement of self-love, and a testament to your growth. Keep shining your light, and let the right people ask, not assume.

01/01/2026

...That thing you keep replaying in your mind —
the argument,
the regret,
the fear,
the anxiety,
the worry,
the offense you keep revisiting at 3 a.m.

It already happened.
Or it hasn’t happened yet.
Either way, it is not happening now.

🫁 Take a deep breath.
Feel it fully.
And then… release it.

Holding on doesn’t protect you.
Replaying it doesn’t fix it.
Overthinking it doesn’t prepare you.

It only steals your peace today.

🌿 Buddhism teaches that suffering is not caused by events themselves, but by our attachment to them. We grip the memory. We cling to the story. We identify with the pain — and then wonder why we feel stuck.

But growth requires space.
Healing requires lightness.
Peace requires letting go.

✨ You are not meant to carry every hurt forever.
✨ You are not meant to drag old versions of yourself into new chapters.
✨ You are allowed to put things down.

That version of you who survived that moment already did their job.
Honor them by moving forward — not by staying trapped there.

🌱 Where you’re going needs clarity, courage, and calm — not yesterday’s weight.

Let it go.
You don’t need it where you’re going.

12/30/2025

Some days feel heavier than others, and that is okay.
These gentle affirmations are here to remind you to slow down, breathe, and offer yourself compassion when stress feels overwhelming.

If you are feeling anxious, emotionally drained, or mentally tired, these reminders are for you.

Read more here:
5 Essential Mindfulness Tips To Ease Stress
👉 https://reachoutrecovery.com/5-essential-mindfulness-tips/

12/28/2025

Sometimes anxious thoughts feel loud and heavy, but they don’t last forever. They pass, just like waves that eventually calm. Whatever you’re feeling right now will settle and you’ll find your steady again, one breath and one moment at a time. 🕊️🌺🕊️

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas 🎄❤️

Merry Christmas ♥️

12/24/2025

When life feels overwhelming, return to what is always with you — the breath.

Place your hand on your heart and slow the moment down.
This is not a ritual; it is a conversation with your nervous system.
Your body listens to safety before it listens to thought.

Each deep breath signals calm, not threat.
The heart responds by softening its guard.

Oxytocin flows when kindness replaces resistance.
The mind quiets when the body feels held.

You do not need fixing — only remembering.
Stillness is not weakness; it is intelligence.

In this gentle pause, know this truth:
you are safe, you are supported, and you are enough. 🌿🧘‍♀️🤍

12/24/2025

The final week of the 9-year cycle...

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