After my layoff swept my table of proof clean, I had to rebuild my creative life from scratch. Here are three practices helping me create without equating my worth with output—lessons about capacity, imperfection, and learning to trust my seasons.

I thought journaling might help clear my mind, but I didn’t expect AI to help me see myself more clearly. In this reflection, I share how combining journaling with ChatGPT helped me uncover blind spots, challenge old patterns, and begin walking a softer, more intentional path forward.