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Connection
Are we losing the ability to connect with one another? My latest video blog is below - let me know your thoughts! Jenie
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5 days ago1 min read


The Spiral Staircase
New video blog out now! This time I look at those 'should've, would've, could've' moments we all experience from time to time. Here's some advice on how to shape your self-journeys to make them so much easier. Like what you see? Comment below, and please like and subscribe to my channel! Have a great week, Jenie
jeniesmth
Feb 141 min read


I'm fine.
It was a hot August day when I went to see April in hospice for the last goodbye. I met her the year before, and immediately knew there was something other-worldly about her. She had a spark in her eyes, unusual for someone in their early 20s, mixed with a sharp wit and an inner knowing that afforded her an uncanny ability to read people. I thought I was well- versed in that area, but April had me beat by far. We became close quickly, as April shared my impatience with superf
jeniesmth
Jan 314 min read


External Forces
Greetings to you all! A short one today, my latest Vlog is out now... this time we talk about cognitive dissonance. See it here: Jenie
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Jul 26, 20251 min read


A Drive through Independence Pass
A few weeks ago, I climbed over the Continental Divide via Independence Pass in Colorado. By “climbed”, I do mean affording myself of the...
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Jul 12, 20255 min read


Mid-life Crisis?
The impending arrival of my 60 th birthday is something I both wish to avoid and to mark with activities of significance. Multiple times...
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Jun 7, 20253 min read


Anatomy of a craving
You know that feeling of an itch... In the geometric center of your back when you’re alone and cannot reach the originating spot but only...
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May 21, 20253 min read


Embracing the Quiet
Hello everyone, Some months are productive, and some are not. I am no different. We all struggle to accept the "should" and "could"...
jeniesmth
May 12, 20251 min read


Emotions, Repetition & Authority
Hello friends! Time for another video blog... This week: What did taking up Pickleball teach me? This time I explore the links between...
jeniesmth
Apr 6, 20251 min read


Boundaries & Power Leaks
Today I am exploring boundaries, and power leaks. As always, let me know what you think. Jenie Message me directly to book a FREE first...
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Mar 26, 20251 min read


Expectation
I get home from pickleball and have four minutes to get to my zoom-based writers’ group, an hour to which I look forward every week. I am...
jeniesmth
Mar 19, 20253 min read


Wounds vs Scars
If you are in the medical professional, you'll know about wounds. But what about mental wounds? This week I look at wounds, vs scars. And...
jeniesmth
Mar 13, 20251 min read


Thoughts on Boredom...
Nearly four weeks ago, the coffee shop that my husband and I own and operate closed for the Winter. This is the first time in 11 years...
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Jan 28, 20254 min read


Combatting the Shame Spiral
"Grace means that all of your mistakes now serve a purpose, instead of serving shame." Brene Brown Shame has been my biggest obstacle to...
jeniesmth
Jan 16, 20252 min read


Habit Change
Right now as I write this it is approaching December, the month of change. And it got me thinking about habit change, which is something...
jeniesmth
Jan 9, 20251 min read


The Four A's
Well hello there, and Welcome to 2025! I hope you all had a fabulous holiday season. Here is another dose of my musings on my Video Blog...
jeniesmth
Jan 2, 20251 min read


7 Day Challenge for Change
Greetings friends! Not strictly a blog post today, more of a 7 day challenge for change, and I think I will post each challenge here on...
jeniesmth
Dec 24, 20241 min read


Your Inner Monologues
Hello hello! Welcome to my next video blog. Today we examine our inner monologues (there are often more than one of them), which are...
jeniesmth
Dec 19, 20241 min read


Fusion vs Cut-Off
Good day to you all! My next Video Blog is out now - and this time I am talking about Fusion versus Cut-Off, especially when it applies...
jeniesmth
Dec 11, 20241 min read


Holiday Expectations
Tis the Season of Expectations. Yes, joy and anticipation enter this time of holiday preparation, but no matter how much we try to...
jeniesmth
Dec 10, 20242 min read
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