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The Balance Blueprint: Movement and Creativity for Stress Relief

By: Raine Baljak Nov 9, 2025Nov 9, 2025

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Balanced living requires replacing harmful coping mechanisms like skin picking with physical and creative outlets. Research shows that skin picking is linked to emotional dysregulation, while physical activity and creativity both reduce stress and improve mental health. Recently, I was talking with a friend about our shared habit of skin picking, and it struck me…

Why I Wake Up at 4AM: The Quiet Power of Early Mornings

There’s something sacred about the stillness of 4 am. While most slumber, I rise. What started as wakefulness and insomnia, has now turned into intentional activities. This time has become my sanctuary. Where my mind is clearest, my thoughts most fluid, and my creativity most alive. It’s when I write, read, and dive deep into…