Cori Leigh https://corileigh.com/ Finding Peace Resilience and Joy in Tough Times Fri, 20 Dec 2024 04:31:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://corileigh.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/cropped-CoriProfilephoto-32x32.jpg Cori Leigh https://corileigh.com/ 32 32 194842619 Reduce Christmas Stress with Simple Self Care Routines https://corileigh.com/reduce-christmas-stress-with-simple-self-care-routines/ https://corileigh.com/reduce-christmas-stress-with-simple-self-care-routines/#respond Fri, 20 Dec 2024 03:45:58 +0000 https://corileigh.com/?p=2394 The holiday season is here. We decorate our homes with care, fill our schedules with celebrations, and shop for thoughtful gifts. Everything looks festive, and we can feel the magic of the season all around. However, it’s also a busy time of year, and for many people around the world, it can be a source […]

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]]> https://corileigh.com/reduce-christmas-stress-with-simple-self-care-routines/feed/ 0 2394 Rising with Hope: His Perfect Love in Difficult Times https://corileigh.com/rising-with-hope-in-difficult-times/ https://corileigh.com/rising-with-hope-in-difficult-times/#respond Thu, 03 Oct 2024 06:11:57 +0000 https://corileigh.com/?p=455   When life is hard, it’s easy to lose hope. Health crises, the loss of loved ones, and traumatic experiences often leave us wondering, “When will it ever get better?” I’ve certainly had my share of difficult seasons. During those tough times, I experienced intense anxiety and uncertainty, often feeling lost and broken. I sometimes […]

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]]> https://corileigh.com/rising-with-hope-in-difficult-times/feed/ 0 455 Coping with Pet Loss: Navigating Layers of Grief https://corileigh.com/coping-with-pet-loss-navigating-layers-of-grief/ https://corileigh.com/coping-with-pet-loss-navigating-layers-of-grief/#respond Wed, 18 Sep 2024 18:21:49 +0000 https://corileigh.com/?p=2241   Grief comes in many forms, and the loss of a beloved pet can be one of the most profound experiences of sadness and heartache we face. Pets are more than companions; they become family members, deeply woven into the fabric of our daily lives. Their love is constant and unconditional; losing them can leave […]

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]]> https://corileigh.com/coping-with-pet-loss-navigating-layers-of-grief/feed/ 0 2241 The Weight of Grief: Fatigue and Finding Balance https://corileigh.com/the-weight-of-grief/ https://corileigh.com/the-weight-of-grief/#comments Thu, 15 Aug 2024 17:58:41 +0000 https://corileigh.com/?p=1486 The post The Weight of Grief: Fatigue and Finding Balance appeared first on Cori Leigh.

]]> https://corileigh.com/the-weight-of-grief/feed/ 2 1486 9 Simple Things to Do When You’re Getting Anxious https://corileigh.com/simple-things-to-do-when-youre-getting-anxious/ https://corileigh.com/simple-things-to-do-when-youre-getting-anxious/#respond Wed, 14 Aug 2024 18:13:28 +0000 https://corileigh.com/?p=2045 The post 9 Simple Things to Do When You’re Getting Anxious appeared first on Cori Leigh.

]]> https://corileigh.com/simple-things-to-do-when-youre-getting-anxious/feed/ 0 2045 Anxiety and Worry: Finding Peace in Today’s World https://corileigh.com/finding-peace-in-todays-world/ https://corileigh.com/finding-peace-in-todays-world/#respond Thu, 08 Aug 2024 19:51:37 +0000 https://corileigh.com/?p=1822 Anxiety crept in during various challenging seasons of my life. The constant worry about what the future might hold weighed heavily on my heart. I would sometimes wake up in the middle of the night, my mind racing with endless “what ifs.” It wasn’t until I realized how much worry was fueling my anxiety that […]

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]]> https://corileigh.com/finding-peace-in-todays-world/feed/ 0 1822 The Healing Power of Journaling https://corileigh.com/the-healing-power-of-journaling/ https://corileigh.com/the-healing-power-of-journaling/#respond Fri, 19 Jul 2024 18:47:10 +0000 https://corileigh.com/?p=986   Journaling through grief offers a unique path to healing. It provides a safe and personal space to process complex emotions, reflect on our experiences, and gradually piece together the fragments of our shattered hearts. For me, journaling has been a constant companion in my life. Over the past five years, journaling has become both […]

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]]> https://corileigh.com/the-healing-power-of-journaling/feed/ 0 986 Coping with Anxiety: Changing Your Thoughts and Focus https://corileigh.com/coping-with-anxiety-changing-thoughts/ https://corileigh.com/coping-with-anxiety-changing-thoughts/#respond Wed, 12 Jun 2024 23:00:04 +0000 https://corileigh.com/?p=869 We believe the messages we tell ourselves. During a long season of living with anxiety and panic attacks, I wrote constantly. Writing became a therapeutic way of coping. Doing this helped me deal with my thoughts about the fear and anxiety in my life. Below is something I wrote when trying to remind myself that […]

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]]> https://corileigh.com/coping-with-anxiety-changing-thoughts/feed/ 0 869 A Short Story: Light of Hope in the Shadows https://corileigh.com/a-short-story-light-of-hope-in-the-shadows/ https://corileigh.com/a-short-story-light-of-hope-in-the-shadows/#respond Wed, 12 Jun 2024 18:17:49 +0000 https://corileigh.com/?p=822   Sierra sat propped up in her bed, her room shrouded in the dim, gray light of early morning. The laptop screen cast a cold, blue glow on her face as she scrolled through page after page, searching for a glimmer of hope amidst her sea of despair. Each click felt heavier, as if the […]

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]]> https://corileigh.com/a-short-story-light-of-hope-in-the-shadows/feed/ 0 822 A Hope and Purpose Beyond the Pain https://corileigh.com/a-hope-and-purpose-beyond-the-pain/ https://corileigh.com/a-hope-and-purpose-beyond-the-pain/#respond Wed, 12 Jun 2024 16:26:06 +0000 https://corileigh.com/?p=734   No matter what challenges you face today, your life holds a great purpose! Every moment offers opportunities to grow, change, and heal. Purpose, peace, and healing often emerge while in the throes of life’s broken places. There is hope and a purpose that rises above the pain of our circumstances. However, many of us […]

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