Tag: Mental Health
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Hot Authors Have Burnout Too: Writing When You’d Rather Be at the Beach
Feeling guilty for not writing in August? You’re not alone. This week’s blog post is your permission slip to rest, recharge, and write when it feels good. Burnout doesn’t mean you’re broken. #HotAuthorSummer #writerlife #IndieAuthorVibes #WritingInAugust #WriterBurnout #SelfCareForWriters #SoniaRompoti #AuthorRest #SummerWritingTips
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The Loneliness of Indie Publishing (and How to Protect Your Mental Health)
I didn’t expect indie publishing to feel so lonely. I thought finishing a book would be the hardest part — not launching it into silence, and then just watching others succeed while I stare at the void, or even wondering if anyone even noticed my work. So many writers give up — not because we…
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Do You Really Need These? Budget vs. Premium Tools for Indie Authors
Budget vs. Premium — which tools are actually worth it as an indie author? If you’re wondering whether to splurge or save on writing software, editing apps, and formatting programs… this article breaks it down without the fluff. #SelfPublishingTips #IndieAuthorBudget #AuthorLife #WritingTools #IndiePublishing #KDPAuthors #SoniaRompoti #AuthorResources
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Tarot Isn’t Scary: It’s Actually Your New Best Self-Care Tool
Tarot isn’t about seeing the future — it’s about finally seeing yourself. It’s that quiet moment between chaos and clarity, where you pause, pull a card, and realize your feelings have a shape. That shape might be a sword, a star, or a woman standing in the rain. But suddenly, you’re not lost in your…
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Writing Without Burnout: What Self-Care Looks Like for Indie Authors
Feeling drained by writing, marketing, and trying to “do it all” as an indie author? You might not need a productivity hack. You might need real self-care ideas by someone who has been there. #AuthorSelfCare #WritingWithoutBurnout #IndieAuthorLife #MentalHealthForWriters #CreativeWellbeing #KDPAuthors #SoniaRompoti #WritersSupportingWriters
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A raw reflection on writing rhythms, sleep schedules, and the creative chaos of an indie author
Do you fall asleep with your laptop still glowing? You’re not alone. I’m talking all about real sleep schedules, creative chaos, and why it’s okay if you’re not a morning person. This is what writing really looks like—especially for indie authors like us. #authorlife #indieauthor #creativechaos #soniarompoti
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Your July 2025 Moon Guide: Magic, Intention & Rituals
Your July 2025 Moon Guide is here! (with a free gift in the end…) This isn’t just about phases—it’s about you. This month, tap into lunar magic with practical rituals, soulful questions, and gentle self-discovery. Let the moon hold you. You don’t have to do this alone. #moonrituals #witchythings #indieauthor #moonmagic #julymoon #spiritualgrowth #wheelofyear #lammasenergy…
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How do you express your gratitude?
How do you express your gratitude? In the lonely path of indie publishing, this might be the one thing that keeps us going. Here’s how I stay grounded—without losing the plot. #amwriting #indieauthor #gratitudepractice #writinglife #soniarompoti
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How mental thealth can protect you during times of War?
War doesn’t just destroy cities. It destabilizes minds. Fear rewires us, simplifying our thinking, hijacking our values, and turning identity into ideology. In moments like this, mental health isn’t self-care—it’s survival. Those who can stay self-aware, who can name what’s happening inside them, are the ones who will keep the rest of us anchored. Share…
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How Do You Practice Self-Care? (Really.)
Being an indie author means doing it all—but you weren’t meant to burn out for your books. Self-care isn’t selfish; it’s how you stay creative, whole, and connected. From setting boundaries to silencing the algorithm’s noise, here’s how we care for the writer behind the words. #IndieAuthorLife #WriterWellness #SelfCareForWriters #BurnoutRecovery #WritingWithHeart #AuthorBalance #CreativeRest #MentalHealthMatters #SoniaRompoti…
Sonia M. Rompoti, MSc, Bsc 