This week, I share three powerful shifts for navigating the sting of hurtful words. Drawing on my experience with negative feedback, I've gained insights into recognizing the impact of our words, distinguishing between facts and opinions, and finding empowering truths to ground us. May these help you turn pain into purpose and cultivate a joy-filled life, even when the winds of criticism blow.

Read the Substack essay: A Pep-Talk for when words sting

Read Merideth’s book The Artist’s Joy

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Joyster monthly meet-ups in November and December 2025:

November 21st, 12 PM EST--- Stress Cycle Completion Clinic: 3-5 micro-rituals that will help complete the stress cycle and prevent/heal burnout.

December 19th, 12 PM EST --- The Artist’s Oath: Renewal & Clarity Session: Don't let your Oath gather dust! Debrief, revise, and recommit to a clearer, more powerful Artist's Oath that reflects your current values. If you haven’t written yours yet, stay tuned for more info on how!