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Covers:  mental health, perfectionism, personal growth, creative journaling, family life, family travel
I'm a Coach, Cartoonist & Author. Advocate of Connection, Not Perfection. Agent of Curiosity & Creativity. Crusher of Shoulds.

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Alissa Zorn’s Biography

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Coach, Author & Cartoonist. Advocate of connection, not perfection. Agent of curiosity & creativity. | Crusher of Shoulds | Founder of
Overthought This

Alissa Zorn is a coach, author, cartoonist, and founder of the website Overthought This. She is passionate about helping people overcome perfectionism and overthinking to build authentic, joyful lives.

Alissa is ICF certified as a coach and got her Trauma-Informed Coaching certification from Moving the Human Spirit. She wrote the book Bounceba…

Alissa Zorn’s Journalist Portfolio

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Strategies for Reducing Stress in an Election Year

Strategies for Reducing Stress in an Election Year

Worrying about the nation's future is a significant stressor for more than two-thirds of Americans (68%), acc…

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Crafting Happiness: Creative Pursuits for a Healthy Mind

Crafting Happiness: Creative Pursuits for a Healthy Mind

January marks National Hobby Month, and individuals looking to enhance mental health in the coming year would…

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Debunking Food Safety Myths: A Parent’s Guide to Packing Food-Safe Lunches

Debunking Food Safety Myths: A Parent’s Guide to Packing Food-Safe Lunches

Are parents unknowingly risking their child’s health when they pack lunches? According to the FDA’s most rece…

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Doodling for Stress Relief- How to Start a Doodle Journal

Doodling for Stress Relief- How to Start a Doodle Journal

Are you looking for a creative outlet to express yourself, but bored of traditional journaling? Get ready to …

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30 Easy Lunch Ideas for Kindergarten Kids | Wealth of Geeks

30 Easy Lunch Ideas for Kindergarten Kids | Wealth of Geeks

October 22, 2023 Thankfully, packing lunches can be a breeze with some easy lunch ideas and a plan. It can ev…

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The Power of Encouragement: Nurturing Your Child's Potential | Wealth of Geeks

The Power of Encouragement: Nurturing Your Child's Potential | Wealth of Geeks

August 8, 2023 Parenting can feel relentless. In pursuing our natural desire to give our kids everything they…

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Art Journaling With Kids: How to Start + Art Journal Prompts

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By Alissa Zorn
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We're always looking for ways to help kids express themselves with creativity. We also want them to be able to express their feelings in a healthy way. That's where art journaling comes in. Art journaling is a great way to explore creativity and communicate emotions. Plus, it's a lot of fun! I interviewed art therapist Caren Sacks, author of Draw and Discover, an Art-Making Journal for Kids, to learn more about how creativity and self-expression fits as part of mental health.
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5 Simple Summer Routines Make Our Days More Relaxed

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By Alissa Zorn
| Overthought This
As the days get longer I begin to get as antsy as the kids for the freedom of summer. I long for the relaxed summer days I loved as a kid. The problem is, sometimes all that freedom turns into frustration and crankiness when nobody knows what's next and everyone gets bored. Luckily, in the past few years I've come up with a few ways to let us enjoy freedom, but to keep us from turning into a frustrated grumpy crowd.
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Use the Four Parts of Gratitude to Help Kids Be More Grateful

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By Alissa Zorn
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Gratitude is more than saying an automatic ‘thank you.' Gratitude is a character strength that supports our most positive life experiences and it’s much more than good manners. When I looked at how to teach gratitude to a child, beyond the basics of sending a thank you note, I learned that researchers at the Greater Good Institute have found that gratitude consists of four different parts.
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Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes - but only as a kid. I just found a typewritten scrap in an old file that declared: ALISSA DID THIS AT AGE 7

What's your favorite social network?

Instagram

Why did you become a journalist?

I am constantly curious, and writing lets me explore new concepts, play with ideas and connect with interesting people.