"THE BLOG"

"THE BLOG"

This blog is my way of sharing what I’ve learned as a therapist and creative, in the hope it can support you on your healing journey.

Helen Garcia Helen Garcia

How to Build a Life You Don’t Need to Escape: A Guide for Creatives Who Are Tired of Hustling Their Way Into Burnout

You hear the exhaustion you’ve been outrunning.
You feel the pace you can’t keep holding.
You sense the hollowness that’s been growing behind all the “good work.”

And it’s terrifying—not because you’re weak, but because you’re finally honest.

This is the moment when a new life begins.
Not a shinier one.
Not a more successful one.
Not a perfectly optimized one.

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Helen Garcia Helen Garcia

The Quiet Courage of Creative People: Why Your Inner World Deserves More Than Survival

There’s a kind of quiet courage I keep bumping into—usually in the people who think they have the least of it.

They’re the ones who appear put-together on the outside. The ones who carry a studio in their backpack, a dozen ideas in their Notes app, and a polite smile that keeps the world convinced they’re fine. They create, or they used to. They dream, or they once did. They’ve built podcasts, paintings, programs, communities. They’ve shown up for people with a consistency that borders on holy.

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Helen Garcia Helen Garcia

Mindfulness Practices for Busy Creatives

Creativity thrives when your mind is present. When your attention is fragmented or dominated by stress, even the most brilliant ideas can feel stuck or inaccessible. Mindfulness practices anchor you in the moment, helping you notice thoughts without being consumed by them.

For creatives, this has practical implications:

  • Less creative block and mental clutter.

  • Increased awareness of inspiration when it strikes.

  • Greater emotional regulation, leading to more productive work sessions.

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Helen Garcia Helen Garcia

How to Spot Toxic Patterns in Your Relationships

We all want relationships that feel safe, supportive, and real. But sometimes, what we settle for is the opposite—a slow, creeping erosion of trust, respect, and emotional well-being. Toxic relationships are often subtle at first, disguised as “normal conflicts” or “quirks,” making it hard to recognize them until the damage is done.

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