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How to Create a Vision Board That Inspires Action
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Mind-Body Connection

  • A tightly coiled vine wrapped around a tree trunk, symbolizing how physical stress and somatic tension can grip the body, with the potential to unwind through awareness and self-care and therapy with Dawn Leprich-Graves in Charleston, SC..

    Somatic Tension (Body Holding Stress)

    What This Looks Like: “I hold stress in my shoulders and stomach, and my doctor says their isn’t anything wrong.”

    Somatic Stress Release: Your body holds wisdom. With gentle awareness, you can learn to release stress and feel grounded again.

    Find resources below to help increase body awareness and release tension.

    Resources For Supporting Somatic Wellness
  • A weathered bridge shrouded in mist, leading into a forest clearing where sunlight breaks through, symbolizing the result of therapy with Dawn Leprich-Graves in Naperville, IL.

    Health Anxiety

    What This Looks Like: “My stress feels like it’s affecting my body— headaches, gut issues, etc.”

    Body As Intuition: You can build a sense of trust in your body by focusing on what you can control and practicing self-compassion and acceptance in moments of uncertainty.

    Find resources to help you tune into your body’s signals and understand the emotions behind them.

    Resources For Calming Your Body & Mind
  • A glowing window in a dark city, symbolizing the restless wakefulness of struggling to sleep while the world around you rests, which is being explored in therapy with Dawn Leprich-Graves in Chicago, IL.

    Trouble Sleeping at Night

    What This Looks Like: “I’m tired, but I can’t sleep because my brain won’t turn off.”

    Better Sleep Routines: You can create a sleep ritual that nurtures your mind and body, helping you finally rest peacefully.

    Find resources below to find ways to improve the quality of sleep you need.

    Resources For Improved Sleep Hygiene

Emotional Resilience

  • A crumbling dam, reflecting how busy, compassionate women can feel emotionally overwhelmed when they hold everything together without giving themselves time to recharge, like they can during therapy with Dawn Leprich-Graves in Naperville, IL.

    Reaching Mental Capacity

    What This Looks Like: “My mind never stops racing; I feel like I can’t catch a break.”

    Increase Your Mental Capacity: You don’t have to carry it all. By prioritizing what matters most, you can create space for peace and calm.

    Find resources below for mental decluttering and lessening the grip of racing thoughts.

    Resources For Mental Load Relief
  • A wilting plant, representing how busy women who nurture everyone else can feel depleted without prioritizing their own self-care, and can be supported through therapy with Dawn Leprich-Graves in the Chicagoland Area.

    Inability to Prioritize Self-Care

    What This Looks Like: “Everyone else’s needs come before mine—there’s no time for me.”

    Prioritizing Self-Care: Small moments of self-care can create big ripples. You deserve to take take up space in your own life.

    Find resources below to help you reclaim small windows of self-care time.

    Resources For Prioritizing Self-Care
  • A boathouse at the end of a dock shrouded in fog, symbolizing how compassionate, driven women can feel lost and uncertain when clarity is clouded by emotional overwhelm and constant demands, as explored in therapy with Dawn Leprich-Graves in Chicago.

    Lack of Clarity or Purpose

    What This Looks Like: “I don’t know who I am outside of my roles (mom, partner, professional, etc).”

    Reclaiming Clarity & Purpose: Your core self is still there—ready to gain energy and vision as you reconnect with what brings you joy.

    Find resources below for reconnecting with your values, vision and goals in life.

    Resources for Reclaiming Clarity & Purpose
  • A nearly bare tree with a few remaining leaves, reflecting how compassionate women can feel emotionally depleted after giving all their energy to others, with little left for themselves, as explored in therapy with Dawn Leprich-Graves in Naperville.

    Emotional Exhaustion

    What This Looks Like: “I’m tired of being strong all the time.”

    Embracing Rest & Renewal: Rest isn’t weakness; it’s a powerful form of healing. You have permission to slow down and recharge.

    Find resources below to help you slow down and recharge.

    Resources For Embracing Rest & Renewal

Balancing Time & Energy

  • A tidy desk with a planner, a cup of coffee, and a peaceful nature view, symbolizing how reclaiming your time and organizing your day can bring balance and ease to a chaotic schedule, as explored with Dawn Leprich-Graves during therapy in Glencoe, IL

    Find Balance In Life

    What This Looks Like: "I can’t keep up. My schedule is chaotic every day."

    Reclaiming My Time: Your schedule doesn’t have to control you. Find schedule control and design days that reflect your values and flow with ease.

    Find resources below to help you with finding balance.

    Resources For How To Deal With Being Overwhelmed

  • Procrastination & Executive Dysfunction

    What This Looks Like: "I know what I need to do, but I can’t get started."

    Starting Small to Build Momentum: One small action can break the cycle of task paralysis. You’re capable of finding your rhythm, one step at a time.

    Find resources below to help you overcome procrastination.

    Resources For Getting Unstuck & Stopping Procrastination
  • A lighthouse guiding a ship toward shore, symbolizing how values provide direction and purpose amid life’s demands, as explored in therapy with Dawn Leprich-Graves near Charleston, SC.

    Feeling Unfulfilled & Core Values

    What This Looks Like: "I'm stuck in endless busywork, feel unfulfilled and there is no alignment of values.”

    Life Your Values Daily: When your actions align with your core values and priorities, even small tasks can feel deeply meaningful and highly rewarding.

    Find resources below to help see why values setting and why goal setting is important.

    Resources For How To Live a Meaningful Life

Communication Issues In Relationships

  • A woman standing lost in the center of a maze, symbolizing the feeling of uncertainty and overwhelm when struggling to ask for help or find a way forward, as in therapy with Dawn Leprich-Graves near Charleston, SC.

    Difficulty Asking For Help

    What This Looks Like: "It’s hard to admit I need support—I feel like a failure."

    Asking for Help: "Asking for help is a strength, not a weakness. You deserve relationships that support and uplift you."

    Find resources below for asking for help, building support systems, and getting the assistance you need to thrive.

    Resources For Asking For Help From Others
  • A peaceful path bordered by a wooden fence, symbolizing boundaries that guide and protect, as explored in therapy with Dawn Leprich-Graves near Isle of Palms, SC.

    Boundary Setting In Relationships

    What This Looks Like: “I feel so guilty when I can’t make everyone happy, and I don’t want them to feel bad because of me.”

    Create Balance and Boundaries That Empower You: Set boundaries and honor your needs guilt-free, building relationships rooted in respect and balance.

    Find resources below to help you set boundaries, prioritize your needs, and build balanced relationships.

    Resources For Setting Boundaries Finding Peace
  • Two puzzle pieces that nearly fit but don’t align, representing miscommunication and feeling misunderstood, as discussed in therapy with Dawn Leprich-Graves near Winnetka, IL.

    Feeling Misunderstood By Others

    What This Looks Like: "My partner doesn’t get why I need time alone."

    Being Heard: You can feel seen and heard in your relationships by learning to share your needs clearly and confidently.

    Find resources below on how to become more articulate with others.

    Resources For What To Do When You Don't Feel Heard
  • A chameleon blending into its environment, symbolizing the loss of individuality in trying to please others, being explored in therapy with Dawn Leprich-Graves, near Mount Pleasant, SC.

    People Pleasing

    What This Looks Like: "I say yes to too much and end up feeling resentful."

    Prioritize Yourself Without Losing Connection: Build authentic relationships by honoring your needs and attracting mutual respect, balance, and joy.

    Find resources below on how to stop saying yes to everything!

    Resources To Become a Recovering People Pleaser
  • A closed door with a 'Do Not Enter' sign, symbolizing emotional barriers and the fear of rejection, as explored in therapy with Dawn Leprich-Graves near Clarendon Hills, IL.

    Failure Fear or Rejection

    What This Looks Like: "I can’t stop overthinking that they didn’t respond to my message—it must mean I did something wrong."

    Overcome Rejection Sensitivity: Learn to strengthen your emotional resilience, shift your focus toward self-compassion, and embrace growth through personal empowerment.

    Find resources below to help you find resources to address rejection sensitivity, build confidence, and embrace growth.

    Resources For How To Fight Fear of Failure or Rejection
  • A handmade pottery piece different colors than the others, representing the beauty in "imperfection," as explored in therapy with Dawn Leprich-Graves near Western Springs, IL..

    Overcoming Perfectionism

    What This Looks Like: "If it can’t be done perfectly, I’d rather not do it at all."

    Letting Go of Control: You don’t have to do everything perfectly to be worthy. Progress, no matter how small, is always worth celebrating.

    Find resources below to learn how to overcome perfectionism.

    Resources For How To Not Be A Perfectionist
  • A vibrant garden with plants growing over a fence, symbolizing outgrowing old roles and embracing new growth and possibilities, as discussed in therapy with Dawn Leprich-Graves in Glencoe, IL.

    Outgrowing Old Roles

    What This Looks Like: "I’ve changed, but I’m still trying to fit into an old version of myself."

    Embracing Change: Growth doesn’t mean losing yourself—it means becoming more aligned with who you’re meant to be."

    Find resources below to help you discover the “New Me”.

    Resources For How To Embrace Changes In My Life

Practical Self-Care

  • Disorganization and Clutter:

    What This Looks Like: "My space feels chaotic, and I don’t know where to start."

    Creating Order in Chaos: Even small changes can make your space feel lighter. You’re capable of creating a calm, inviting environment.

    Find resources below on how to be more organized.

    Resources For How To Get Organized

  • Decision Fatigue

    What This Looks Like: "I’m so drained from making decisions all day."

    Reducing Decision Fatigue: By simplifying your daily choices, you’ll free up energy for the things that matter most to you.

    Find resources below to help you find more clarity and energy for decision making.

    Resources For Help With Decision Making
  • Footprints scattered across a dry, uneven riverbed, symbolizing inconsistency and difficulty in maintaining routines or schedules, as explored in therapy with Dawn Leprich-Graves near Seabrook Island, Johns Island, SC.

    Inconsistent Routines

    What This Looks Like: "I want a routine, but I can’t stick to one—it always falls apart."

    Finding Routines That Are Sustainable: Your routine doesn’t have to be rigid to work. You can build one that adapts to your needs and gives you freedom.

    Find resources below to help you create a sustainable, balanced routine that aligns with your values, supports your energy levels, and empowers you to show up as your best self.

    Resources For How To Create a Routine (and keep it!)

Burnout Cycles

  • A spinning waterwheel turning endlessly without drawing water, symbolizing the draining cycles of emotional burnout when energy is given without renewal, as discussed in therapy with Dawn Leprich-Graves in Downers Grove, IL.

    Burnt Out Mom

    What This Looks Like: “I have to remember everything for everyone—appointments, meals, school stuff, work deadlines… it never stops. If I don’t do it, it won’t get done. But I’m exhausted.”

    Lighten The Load: I see you carrying an invisible weight that no one else notices. You shouldn’t have to do it all alone—there’s a way to lighten the load without guilt.

    Find resources below to help you reclaim your energy, rediscover yourself, and create space for your needs without guilt.

    Resources For Mom On What To Do When Burned Out
  • A dry riverbed with cracks in the earth, representing the exhaustion of emotional resources and the effects of ongoing burnout, as discussed in therapy with Dawn Leprich-Graves in Mount Pleasant, SC.

    Burn Out ADHD

    What This Looks Like: "I feel like no matter how much I do, it’s never enough—and I’m so tired, but I don’t know how to stop."

    Healing From Burnout: You don’t need more willpower—you need systems that work with your ADHD brain. Small, low-pressure strategies can help you move forward without the shame spiral.

    Find resources below to help you recover from burnout, work with your ADHD brain, and create a life that feels exciting and sustainable.

    Resources On How To Deal With Burn Out In ADHD
  • A wilted flower in dry soil, symbolizing adult autistic burnout and the exhaustion that comes from navigating overwhelming demands without sufficient support or recovery time, as explored in therapy with Dawn Leprich-Graves near Naperville, IL

    Autistic Burnout:

    What This Looks Like: “I spend all day trying to blend in and be what others want me to be. I have nothing left to give.”

    Recovering From Burnout: You weren’t meant to live in a constant state of performance. You deserve spaces where you can just be—where you don’t have to mask to be accepted.

    Find resources below to help you recover from burnout, honor your needs, and create a life that supports your neurodivergence—not one that works against it.

    Resources For How To Recover From Autistic Burnout
  • A broken bridge with missing planks, symbolizing compassion fatigue—supporting others for so long that the foundation begins to crack and wear down, as explored in therapy with Dawn Leprich-Graves near Barrington, IL.

    Compassion Fatigue & Empathy Burnout

    What This Looks Like: "• “I give so much to others, but I have nothing left for myself. I feel numb—I know I should care, but I just don’t have the energy anymore.”

    Combat Compassion Fatigue Symptoms: Caring deeply shouldn’t come at the cost of your own well-being. You deserve to receive the same kindness and support you give to others.

    Find resources below to help you recover from compassion fatigue, set boundaries without guilt, and sustain your care for others and yourself.

    Click Here For Resources To Support Empathetic Burnout

Recommended Books to Read

Recommended Books to Read

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Books I Love

Looking for a book that actually gets you?

Whether you’re an overwhelmed mom, a neurodivergent powerhouse running on vibes and caffeine, or just trying to navigate life without losing yourself, these reads are here to support, validate, and maybe even make you laugh.

Handpicked for deep thinkers, big feelers, and anyone craving a little more ease.