Michele L. Blume, PsyD, SEP

Anytime you realize you’re judging yourself this week, I want you to say “stop it” out loud. Instead, give yourself a mental high five for something you know you do well.

Are you open to being truthful with yourself? Are you open to realizing your degree of responsibility for change? If not, it might be time to take a new approach to yourself.

What glimmers did you recognize today? Will you be open to recognizing more tomorrow?

I still can't believe it. I'm absolutely giddy.

Publishing my book was one of my big life goal bucket list items. I was thrilled when I finished writing, and felt a tremendous sense of accomplishment when it was published.

But then it just kept getting better. First they published it in English. Then in German and Russian. And this week, my book was published in Korean. What a surreal moment and an incredible honor.

Thanks to everyone for your continued support and encouragement, and for all the kind words. And to my publisher for seeing an audience far beyond what I could have imagined.

If you have friends who read Korean, please send them this link. There are great lessons and advice in this book that can guide them on how they can connect with their body to help heal their mind.

https://m.yes24.com/Goods/Detail/123253479

And of course, if you want to pick up the book in English, you can do so here: https://www.mindfulsomaticawareness.com/

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It’s official, the Korean edition of my book, Mindful Somatic Awareness for Anxiety Relief, has arrived! 🎉🍾🥂🎉

What a blessing it has been to have my book achieve international success, including German, Russian, and now Korean editions. 🙏🏻📕🌎

I wrote this book with the intention of helping others transcend their anxiety and awaken to their true nature through mind-body discipline. Never did I imagine that my intention to create a healing guide for others would reach the far corners of the world. It is truly a blessing for which I am deeply grateful. 🙏🏻❤️🌟

A giant shout out to my publisher, New Harbinger Publications, for their tireless commitment to promoting my book. Many, many thanks! 🙏🏻

“Sorry boss, I’m too well to attend.”

Mental health days shouldn’t be reserved for when we’re feeling down, they should also be opportunities for when we’re feeling great to do even more things that fill our bucket.

Hitting a little too close to home for a few of you, huh? 😂😂

Progress doesn’t happen in a straight line. Make sure to leave space for life’s ups and downs as you grow.

Hope you have some fun reaching your goals this weekend. 😂

You know when you hit that point…. It’s on you to take the next steps.

Saying it again for the people in the back - it’s not only OK to put yourself first, oftentimes it’s necessary for your mental health.

Friday, summed up in one photo.

Take control of your own emotional needs. Don’t wait for others to give you permission.

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This reminder .doodles 🩷 come home to yourself 🏡

I wonder if memes could be the modern day Rorschach test. 😂😂. Would that approach make you more or less likely to open up?

You didn’t cause the issue. But if you choose to not deal with it, that’s on you.

These are some great tips to make yourself feel better in days when you just aren’t feeling it.

Every “overnight sensation” I know was years in the making. Success takes experience, knowledge, learning and dedication. Don’t get discouraged when things aren’t linear. Keep stacking wins. Success is coming.

I didn’t give this advice. But I certainly echo it. Just changing your mindset can do wonders. Try this next time you’re anxious. Let me know how it works!

It’s not just me, right? It can’t just be me!

Yes, you did some really messed up things. We all have. We’re human. But did you learn from them? Did you grow? If so, give yourself credit and some forgiveness. But if you didn’t grow, maybe it’s time to ask yourself why not?

Ok ok, so maybe a little less. 😂

Jokes aside, it’s good to open up and be honest with not only those around you, but with yourself. It’s an important step on your journey.

Your Friday - when someone shows you red flags, believe them. Where there’s smoke, there’s fire.

🎉 🍾 🎉 I'm an international author! 🎉 🍾 🎉

I rarely do any self promotion, but I am really excited by this unexpected news that I wanted to share. My book, Mindful Somatic Awareness for Anxiety Relief, has been published in German and Russian!
https://www.mindfulsomaticawareness.com/

My editors have been tireless supporters of my book since the very beginning and they believe there is a strong market in Russia and Germany for those interested in using somatic modalities to reduce anxiety.

If you have friends or family in either of those locations, or if they just happen to speak those languages, please send them to my website to pick up a copy! Thank you.

Make a big difference this weekend to someone in your life with just a small gesture. Give a hug, send a card, make a long overdue call. They’ll feel better, you’ll feel better.

Think of this next time you look in the mirror, next time the doubt creeps in, next time you refuse to do something til you lose just a few more pounds. Love yourself now. Respect yourself now. Appreciate yourself now.

In my book, I talk about the need to run into the storm. It’s the only way to get through it. Don’t let the storm deter you. I promise if you keep pushing, if you run through the storm, you will come out the other side where the sun shines bright.

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a gentle reminder: let go of what doesn’t serve you. make room for the new 🌈💕✨
thank you for reading my poems and quotes. art and words are my own. X ❤️
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I often talk about the importance of small steps, about not being overwhelmed by huge tasks if you can make a little progress each day. Sometimes that progress is measurable; sometimes that progress is just a positive thought process. Tonight, give yourself some credit for the one positive step you took today. And if you don’t yet have one you can point to today, set a positive intention about what you’ll accomplish tomorrow and let that be today’s small step on your journey to a big win.