Talena Winters 11/6/25 Talena Winters 11/6/25

Don’t Just Sit There: Risk Something

Feeling stuck? Discover why taking smart risks can lead to growth, courage, and a life worth living—and how small steps outside your comfort zone can change everything.

Plus, a sneak preview of my new book!

Talena Winters 10/16/25 Talena Winters 10/16/25

The Power of No: How Boundaries Create a Better Yes

Learn how the power of no can bring peace, balance, and purpose by helping you say yes to the things—and people—that matter most.

Talena Winters 9/4/25 Talena Winters 9/4/25

The Power of Perseverance

The daily work of achieving our dreams may not be sexy, but it’s the only way to get it done. A pep talk for anyone struggling to stay the course right now.

Talena Winters 6/16/25 Talena Winters 6/16/25

Become the Hero: How to Rewrite the Stories We Tell Ourselves

I’ve been thinking a lot about the lies we tell ourselves—the stories that shape our lives, often without us realizing it. In this post, I’m exploring how these stories work in fiction (and real life), how to spot the ones holding us back, and how we can choose to rewrite them. It’s about becoming the hero of your own story—on purpose.

Talena Winters 3/31/25 Talena Winters 3/31/25

Prune and Grow: Digital Decluttering, Plant Parent Style

Sometimes, the best thing you can do to produce growth is to cut off the parts that are slowing you down—whether that’s on a plant or in some other part of your life. (Which is what I'm currently doing for my platform.)

Talena Winters 3/17/25 Talena Winters 3/17/25

How to Make Difficult Decisions

When there’s no easy answer, sometimes we need to get a little analytical to make good choices. Here are a few decision-making frameworks I found to help with the tough calls.

Talena Winters 2/10/25 Talena Winters 2/10/25

Living Without Regrets: Thoughts Inspired by Blake Crouch’s Dark Matter

The new Apple TV thriller series Dark Matter and a recent blog-organization project have me thinking deep (and grateful) thoughts about the roads not taken… and the one I did.

Talena Winters 2/3/25 Talena Winters 2/3/25

Life Lessons from a Late-Undiagnosed ADHD-er

I’m still new on the journey of learning about my ADHD, but I’ve been learning about how to deal with it for a long time—and these are a few things I’d love my kids, or anyone else learning to deal with executive disfunction (or even just life), to learn earlier rather than later.

Talena Winters 7/29/24 Talena Winters 7/29/24

In a polarized world, love is the answer

Thoughts on The Giver, harmony, and love.

Talena Winters 6/26/24 Talena Winters 6/26/24

Aspirational Paradox: The Choice is Ours

Kent M. Keith’s “Paradoxical Commandments” really hit home today. Quick read, but a powerful one.

Talena Winters 6/17/24 Talena Winters 6/17/24

You Do You, Boo (And I’ll Keep Making Weird AI Art)

Everyone needs something they do that feeds their soul without worrying if it’s “good enough.” And if the trolls don’t approve, just remember—they’re the ones who are missing out. Keep doing the thing. Keep making the art. Keep playing and being creative and having fun. Ditch the perfection and hold onto the joy for dear life. That’s what creativity is for.