Intentions, LLC

01/18/2026

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01/14/2026

A number of my clients looked forward to getting rest and getting back to their routines in these first few weeks of January. Instead, their hearts are heavy with concern and grief. There is a collective sense of being on edge and anxious.

Just as one feels an ailment and turns to the internet for more information. We experience our distress with the news and turn to the internet. We get sucked in, whether that is doomscrolling or digging deeper into commentary.

Our intentions are good. We want to be informed. We aim to gather the facts and balance them with our internal values to navigate a path forward, both mentally and emotionally. But instead, we are filled with more anxiety, more dread, more despair (hopelessness and helplessness).

There is nothing wrong with turning to more information as long as we do it in moderation. This is where your self-awareness is key. Listen to your body. It will tell you when it's consumed enough information. It will communicate to you through sensations like your heart rate, tension, heaviness, and negative thinking.

When you move in harmony with your body and pace yourself, you won't burn yourself out. You are able stay more alert, you can focus and problem-solve better.

It is okay to take pauses, to reconnect with your breath, to allow yourself to experience a sense of peace within this exact moment, the radical now. Look for the helpers and support their work. Look for your community and stay connected to reduce your sense of isolation. Reach out for support.

There is nothing wrong with scheduling with your counselor and taking time to connect and vent. If you aren't set up with a counselor, there are great places to look.

You can find me on Psychology Today and at Arise Balanced Wellness. I see clients outside my full-time counseling job on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.

Feel free to reach out to me through messenger or email me at findingmyintention@gmail.com. I am happy to journey with you and support you with whatever is on your heart and mind.

Shelly Maxwell, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Oshkosh, WI, 54901, (920) 990-3285, Counseling is a great option if you are open to reflecting on and learning new ways to navigate your life situations. I have worked extensively with clients experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, attention def...

01/11/2026

Some exciting news! New beginnings are afoot. I am starting to see clients in private practice for counseling virtually and in person at Arise Balanced Wellness Center. I do not bill insurance at this time. I take private pay only. My hours will be on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. You can find me on Arise Balanced Wellness's website and on Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/1671223

Yes, this means that I am stepping away from teaching yoga on a weekly basis. But look for me on the schedule when I sub on Saturdays and teach occasionally on Sundays. I'll be offering workshops from time to time. I'm also available for private yoga lessons.

You can reach me here on FB and Instagram, through Psychology Today or by emailing findingmyintention@gmail.com. Spread the word!!

01/11/2026

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Tap into that and feel renewed. Wishing you and yours a warm and kind Holiday Season, with all our love…

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12/23/2025

Day 22 of my advent.

This.

Has changed everything for me. I hope you let it into your soul vision too. It’s the way.

If you want more…appreciate more.
If you want to feel happier… be easier to please.
If you want joy in your life…let it in in all the simple ways.

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12/20/2025

Day 20 of my advent.

If you are in the northern hemisphere… we are almost upon the solstice tomorrow at 3pm. And from then, light begins to return to us. It’s always returning and you always survive. What a thing.

Donna x