Poetry

All of the poems here are written by me, Jill Hodge, host of the Let the Verse Flow podcast and creator of the Me-time Mixtape newsletter. I know rhyming verse may be out of style these days, but it makes me happy. Here's hoping it does the same for you. 😊

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Sep 13, 2023 Podcast Journaling & Journal Prompts Poetry Mindfulness Positive Psychology

Calming Down with Mindful Breathing & Creative Grounding

Breathwork, exercise, music, and creative grounding can help calm our response to stressors (triggered by the fight or flight response). These tools work by reaching beyond the rational mind, tapping into the mind/body connection.

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Aug 30, 2023 Podcast Journaling & Journal Prompts Mindfulness Poetry

The Healing Power of Time (and Sense)

Time may help us heal as it creates space between our emotional struggles and our heart. Until then, sensory delights can help us cope.

Aug 16, 2023 Podcast Journaling & Journal Prompts Poetry Mindfulness

Choosing Friends & Building Meaning

Choosing friends comes down to connecting with people who add meaning to your life. You'll know who they are if you actively listen.

Aug 2, 2023 Podcast Journaling & Journal Prompts Poetry Positive Psychology Grief

The Loved Ones We Carry

The loved ones we carry are never far from our hearts. To call them up, we have to dig deep and find our voice within. It's in there.

Jul 19, 2023 Podcast Journaling & Journal Prompts Poetry Positive Psychology

Personal Power: Manifesting Your Inner Lion

An empowering consequence of personal struggle is how it forces us to figure out what we really care about. Once we know that, we can manifest our inner lion and roar.