<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Creative Writing Inspirations]]></title><description><![CDATA[inspirewritings]]></description><link>https://www.inspirewritings.com/blog-1</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:57:27 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.inspirewritings.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Suicide: Understanding Why I Thought It Was the Answer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Special note: The following content explores personal thoughts related to suicide. 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We can keep talking about the stigma, but it needs to turn into]]></description><link>https://www.inspirewritings.com/post/2018/03/27/african-americans-and-depression-benefits-you-gain-when-taking-action-to-get-help</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5eab0dd1d3be6b001716d701</guid><category><![CDATA[Emotional Wellness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Revitalization]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 28 Mar 2018 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Tanisha Herrin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Depression and African Americans: Why Blacks Need to Keep the Dialogue Going]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is a perception among African Americans that depression will go away on its own.  We find it too easy to run away from the problem, bu]]></description><link>https://www.inspirewritings.com/post/2018/03/27/depression-and-african-americans-why-blacks-need-to-keep-the-dialogue-going</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5eab0dd17579f30017f70a28</guid><category><![CDATA[Emotional Wellness]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2018 22:46:32 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Tanisha Herrin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suicide Prevention: When Someone You Know Shows Warning Signs]]></title><description><![CDATA[If a person you know is in distress and they are thinking about taking their own life or harming themselves in any way, would you know what ]]></description><link>https://www.inspirewritings.com/post/2018/03/27/suicide-prevention-when-someone-you-know-shows-warning-signs</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5eab0dd2182f020017fb53ab</guid><category><![CDATA[Emotional Wellness]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2018 22:46:02 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Tanisha Herrin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seasonal Affective Disorder: When Unusual Sadness Occurs during Seasonal Changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seasonal changes are something people look forward to, but for others, it may be something dreadful because it brings down their mood. It ca]]></description><link>https://www.inspirewritings.com/post/2017/09/17/seasonal-affective-disorder-when-unusual-sadness-occurs-during-seasonal-changes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5eab0dd172b17f0017d5da57</guid><category><![CDATA[Emotional Wellness]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 18 Sep 2017 00:24:42 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Tanisha Herrin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When You Don’t Have a Clue about the Reality of Depression]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew Tate’s insensitive depression claim is mental health ignorance at its best. His recent comments about depression not being real shoul]]></description><link>https://www.inspirewritings.com/post/2017/09/16/when-you-don-e2-80-99t-have-a-clue-about-the-reality-of-depression</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5eab0dd10d0eb000173ac7ac</guid><category><![CDATA[Emotional Wellness]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 16 Sep 2017 19:57:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Tanisha Herrin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Self-Harm: Why People Think Hurting Themselves Helps Them Feel Better]]></title><description><![CDATA[The subject of self-harm or self-injury can be difficult to talk about especially to someone who does it. People may associate the behavior ]]></description><link>https://www.inspirewritings.com/post/2017/07/31/self-harm-why-people-think-hurting-themselves-helps-them-feel-better</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5eab0dd2dfa41a0018f618f4</guid><category><![CDATA[Emotional Wellness]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 01 Aug 2017 02:33:45 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Tanisha Herrin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dealing with Depression: Four Key Points You Need to Know about Antidepressants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Depression is a common yet treatable condition. Medication prescribed can be effective by helping alleviate related symptoms. There are many]]></description><link>https://www.inspirewritings.com/post/2017/07/31/dealing-with-depression-four-key-points-you-need-to-know-about-antidepressants</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5eab0dd1eef7fa0017674310</guid><category><![CDATA[Emotional Wellness]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 01 Aug 2017 02:14:43 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Tanisha Herrin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minority Mental Health Awareness Month: Six Ways to Get Involved]]></title><description><![CDATA[July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Throughout the month people are encouraged to spread the word about what can be done to impr]]></description><link>https://www.inspirewritings.com/post/2017/07/02/minority-mental-health-awareness-month-six-ways-to-get-involved</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5eab0dd28ebc4000174f8500</guid><category><![CDATA[Emotional Wellness]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 01:21:07 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Tanisha Herrin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Building Self-Worth: Be Smart with Your Money]]></title><description><![CDATA[People assume their financial worth and self-worth are connected. It may be true to some extent, but your self-worth is priceless.]]></description><link>https://www.inspirewritings.com/post/2017/06/14/building-self-worth-be-smart-with-your-money</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5eab0dd2c6182100178b5f42</guid><category><![CDATA[Defining Purpose]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2017 10:38:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Tanisha Herrin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Building Self-Worth: Why You Need to Remind Yourself You’re a Great Person]]></title><description><![CDATA[Having a talk with yourself keeps your self-worth in perspective. Telling yourself you are smart, lovable, and unique helps keep negative th]]></description><link>https://www.inspirewritings.com/post/2017/06/14/building-self-worth-remind-yourself-you-e2-80-99re-a-great-person</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5eab0dd2700afa0017f33b68</guid><category><![CDATA[Building Confidence]]></category><category><![CDATA[Defining Purpose]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jun 2017 11:13:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Tanisha Herrin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Increasing Self-Worth: How These 5 Factors Make a Difference in Your Worth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Building self-worth is analyzing you and taking advantage of what you do well. 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What matters is what happens in the present.]]></description><link>https://www.inspirewritings.com/post/2017/06/14/building-self-worth-focus-on-today-and-not-on-the-past</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5eab0dd2d679200017d0ce10</guid><category><![CDATA[Revitalization]]></category><category><![CDATA[Defining Purpose]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jun 2017 11:49:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Tanisha Herrin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boost Your Mood Naturally with These 10 Simple Tips]]></title><description><![CDATA[A depressed mood can leave you feeling as if nothing matters. You don’t feel like doing anything, but you know it is not healthy for you to ]]></description><link>https://www.inspirewritings.com/post/2017/05/24/naturally-boost-your-mood-with-these-10-simple-tips</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5eab0dd157bfdb00178b4fb2</guid><category><![CDATA[Emotional Wellness]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2017 12:18:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Tanisha Herrin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Building Self-Worth: Understanding Self-Analysis with These 12 Questions]]></title><description><![CDATA[When was the last time you took a long hard look at yourself?]]></description><link>https://www.inspirewritings.com/post/2017/06/14/building-self-worth-understanding-self-analysis-with-these-12-questions</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5eab0dd1652b6e00186453df</guid><category><![CDATA[Defining Purpose]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2017 10:55:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Tanisha Herrin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aches and Pains: Natural Tips on Treating Them at Home]]></title><description><![CDATA[The internet offers all kinds of ideas on how to treat aches and pains at home.  Allopathic medicines can have side effects, so it’s well wo]]></description><link>https://www.inspirewritings.com/post/2017/05/24/aches-and-pains-natural-tips-on-treating-them-at-home</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5eab0dd135fae70017488f86</guid><category><![CDATA[Emotional Wellness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Revitalization]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jun 2017 10:37:33 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Tanisha Herrin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Build Self-Worth: Know How to Make a Comeback with Resilience]]></title><description><![CDATA[When you get knocked down in life, it is important to know how to bounce back. 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