Stacy Valentine
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Warrior princess vibes with a cup of coffee in one hand and a ukulele in the other. I'm a writer, geeky nerd, language lover, and yarn crafter who finds magic in simple joys like books, video games, and music. kofi.com/kiofirespinner
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Living Seasonally: How to Align Your Life With Nature's Rhythm Again
We live in a world where every day looks the same. Same schedule, same expectations, same pace. Whether it’s the heat of summer or the silence of winter, our culture pushes us to operate at full speed year-round. But humans were never meant to live this way. Not physically, not emotionally, not spiritually.
By Stacy Valentine2 months ago in Motivation
Using Shadow Work to Heal Your Inner Child
Shadow work and inner child healing are deeply connected. Both involve exploring the hidden, repressed, or forgotten parts of yourself, especially the parts formed during childhood. These are the pieces of you that adapted to survive, that learned to silence themselves, that internalized shame or fear, or that never received the love, protection, or validation they needed.
By Stacy Valentine2 months ago in Motivation
Returning to the Old Ways: What Our Ancestors Can Teach Us About Harmony and Balance
In a world obsessed with speed, productivity, and constant digital noise, many people feel exhausted, disconnected, and overwhelmed. It often feels like life is moving too fast to catch up. But if you slow down long enough to listen, there’s a quiet wisdom whispering from the past, from our ancestors, from old traditions, from the way people used to live before life became a race.
By Stacy Valentine2 months ago in Motivation
How to Try New Things When You're Scared of Failing or Looking Silly
Trying something new can feel exciting but for many people, it’s also terrifying. The fear of failing, being judged, or looking silly can stop you before you even begin. And if you have trauma, a history of being criticized, or grew up in an environment where mistakes weren’t safe, trying new things can feel emotionally dangerous.
By Stacy Valentine2 months ago in Motivation
What to Do When You Want to Quit Everything
There are moments in life when the weight becomes too much. When you're exhausted from trying. When progress feels invisible. When every effort seems to dissolve into nothing. When you look at your life and think, I can’t do this anymore.
By Stacy Valentine2 months ago in Motivation
How to Trust Yourself Again After Being Betrayed or Abused
When someone betrays you, especially someone you loved, depended on, or let into your heart, the damage doesn’t end when the relationship does. What lingers is something deeper and quieter: a loss of trust in yourself.
By Stacy Valentine3 months ago in Motivation
Getting Things Done When You're Emotionally Exhausted
We all have those days (or seasons) where the weight of life feels unbearable. Maybe you’re grieving, recovering from trauma, facing burnout, or just so drained that the smallest tasks feel impossible. On these days, even brushing your teeth or answering a text can feel like climbing a mountain.
By Stacy Valentine5 months ago in Motivation
How to Stay Focused on Your Path When Everyone Else Seems Farther Ahead
The all-too-familiar feeling hits as you’re scrolling through social media, watching friends hit milestones. New jobs, dream trips, thriving businesses, engagements, babies, that perfect house. Meanwhile, you’re sitting there thinking, Why am I so far behind? Why does it look so easy for everyone else? What’s wrong with me?
By Stacy Valentine7 months ago in Motivation
How to Reconnect with Purpose When Everything Feels Flat
There are times in life when everything feels… flat. Your energy is low. Your direction is blurry. The things that once lit you up no longer spark the same joy. You might find yourself going through the motions, wondering, What’s the point?
By Stacy Valentine7 months ago in Motivation
Feeling Lost Doesn't Mean You're Falling: Navigating the In-Between
There’s a quiet ache in the spaces between who you were and who you’re becoming. A foggy, uncertain season where the old version of you no longer fits but the new one hasn’t fully arrived. It’s confusing, disorienting, and often deeply lonely. You might look around and wonder: Why does everything feel off? Why can’t I get clarity? Am I doing something wrong?
By Stacy Valentine7 months ago in Motivation
