Mental Clarity

I’ll Deal With That Later” (A Lie I Keep Telling Myself)

I’ll Deal With That Later” (A Lie I Keep Telling Myself)
You know that thing I said I’d deal with later? Yeah, me neither. Because "later" usually turns into a mountain of stuff I don’t even remember committing to.

The other day, I came across a quote by Barbara Hemphill: “Clutter is nothing more than postponed decisions.” And wow, did that hit home. So much of the stuff surrounding me—both physically and mentally—ended up here simply because I kept putting off a decision...
Read more...

Journaling and Blog Writing as Therapy: Writing My Way Through Emotions

Journaling and Blog Writing as Therapy: Writing My Way Through Emotions
Writing has evolved into a vital outlet in my life, serving as a therapeutic tool to navigate overwhelming emotions and stress. Whether through private journaling or public blogging, writing provides a space for unfiltered expression, offering clarity and emotional relief. Through this blog, I share my journey and insights, hoping to inspire others feeling similarly overwhelmed to embrace writing as a form of therapy.

Journaling stands out as a powerful method to organize thoughts and emotions, allowing for a raw and honest self-exploration. It offers a private canvas to process feelings without the need for perfection or pressure, making it accessible to anyone. To support newcomers to journaling, I provide a downloadable set of prompts aimed at helping individuals, particularly from the GenX crowd, delve deeper into their emotions and find that starting point.

Blogging takes the writing experience further by creating connections and fostering community support. Sharing personal stories and vulnerabilities online opens doors to shared experiences and mutual understanding, highlighting that none of us are truly alone. Whether your writing is meant for private reflection or public sharing, it has the power to transform how we handle life's challenges and emotions, inviting everyone to start their own journey of personal discovery through words.
Read more...

✨ My blog exists because I know what it feels like to keep everything jumbled in your head — like a messy pile of clothes you can’t sort through.

 Writing it all down brings clarity, calm, and sometimes even healing answers I didn’t know I was looking for.


Honestly, that’s why I keep showing up to write — it helps me make sense of things. 

 Even if you have no intentions of ever publishing your work, I highly recommend writing stuff down. It doesn't have to be a literary masterpiece or even full, grammatically correct sentences... just dump those random thoughts onto paper... you'll see what I mean.

*This blog centers the GenX experience, simply because that’s the lens I live through—but anyone looking for connection, natural wellness, grief support, or a little real-talk in this messy stage of life is more than welcome.

Hi! I'm AJ Flanagan.

 
Hey there — I’m AJ.

I’m an empty-nester and a widow who had a wake-up call about the hidden toxins in everyday products most of us grew up using. Our parents didn’t know. We didn’t know either. But once you start paying attention, it’s hard to ignore.

Life shifted in 2018 when my husband, Eric, was diagnosed with leukemia — and again in 2023 when we faced a second cancer diagnosis. Supporting him through treatment changed how we looked at just about everything, including how we cared for our home, our bodies, and our day-to-day routines.
We didn’t aim for perfection or extremes. We focused on simple, meaningful changes — reducing toxic load in our home, choosing better ingredients, prioritizing nourishing food, and building calmer rhythms into daily life. Tools like aromatherapy, music, meditation, and intentional rest became part of how we coped and stayed grounded.

Caring for Eric deepened my commitment to living well — not as a trend, but as a way of showing up with intention and grace, even in the hard seasons.

Now I share our story, the lessons we learned, the small changes that made a big difference, and how I'm moving forward. My hope is to make wellness feel more approachable, less overwhelming, and rooted in real life — especially for anyone who wants healthier options without pressure or perfection.

If you’re here to find what actually works for you, you’re in the right place.

Contact

Copyrights © 2026 held by respective copyright holders, including AJ Flanagan.