Blog | Willow Bark Health Writing

Nov 213 min read

How to Succeed at Work Without Compromising Personal Happiness

Balancing a demanding career with a fulfilling personal life can often feel overwhelming. For busy professionals, the constant pull...

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Daily Glow-Up Tactics: Simple Tips to Enhance Your Appearance and Well-Being

Mariana Lamar

Nov 43 min read

Daily Glow-Up Tactics: Simple Tips to Enhance Your Appearance and Well-Being

Every day presents a new opportunity to enhance our well-being and elevate our lives to new heights. By adopting simple yet powerful...

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Navigating Upwork: Pros and Cons of the Freelancing Platform

Janelle McSwiggin, MSN, RN

Oct 193 min read

Navigating Upwork: Pros and Cons of the Freelancing Platform

Upwork is a platform teeming with opportunities, challenges, and endless possibilities for those with enough patients to use it. I’ve...

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Unlocking Success: Top 5 Tips for Freelance Writers Turned Business Owners

Janelle McSwiggin, MSN, RN

Oct 123 min read

Unlocking Success: Top 5 Tips for Freelance Writers Turned Business Owners

Congratulations on embarking on the exciting journey of freelance writing! As you navigate the intricacies of this dynamic industry,...

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Mastering Discovery Calls: Your Gateway to Freelancing Success

Janelle McSwiggin, MSN, RN

Oct 52 min read

Mastering Discovery Calls: Your Gateway to Freelancing Success

As a freelancer, you may take discovery calls to land new clients. They’re starting to become less common in my realm, but they’re...

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Strategic Moves: Exploring Entrepreneurship

Janelle McSwiggin, MSN, RN

Sep 283 min read

Strategic Moves: Exploring Entrepreneurship

Solopreneurship is the ultimate chess game. And it’s not for everyone. As a business owner, you’re in charge of the success or failure of...

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Must-Read Books for Solopreneurs: Your Ultimate Reading List for Business Success

Janelle McSwiggin, MSN, RN

Sep 215 min read

Must-Read Books for Solopreneurs: Your Ultimate Reading List for Business Success

As a business owner, I know firsthand the importance of continuous learning and personal growth in the ever-evolving world of...

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EXPLORING CONVENTIONAL AND COMPLEMENTARY APPROACHES TO TREATING PMDD

Andrea Jermain, BSN, RN, HN-BC

Sep 179 min read

EXPLORING CONVENTIONAL AND COMPLEMENTARY APPROACHES TO TREATING PMDD

What is PMDD? Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is a more severe form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). It causes severe physical...

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Empowering Nurses: 4 Steps to Starting Your Own Business

Janelle McSwiggin, MSN, RN

Sep 143 min read

Empowering Nurses: 4 Steps to Starting Your Own Business

As nurses, we possess a unique blend of skills, expertise, and passion for caring. This extends beyond the confines of traditional...

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Thriving in Nursing: Knowing When It's Time to Move On

Janelle McSwiggin, MSN, RN

Sep 74 min read

Thriving in Nursing: Knowing When It's Time to Move On

As nurses, we enter the profession with a deep sense of purpose and dedication to caring for others. For many, that fades with time. The...

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What They Didn't Teach Us in Nursing School

Janelle McSwiggin, MSN, RN

Aug 314 min read

What They Didn't Teach Us in Nursing School

We learned so much in nursing school, right? Remember EKG strips? Man, those things were tough. But we’re nurses, so we all start out as...

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Beyond the Bedside: Exploring Diverse Career Paths for Nurses

Janelle McSwiggin, MSN, RN

Aug 244 min read

Beyond the Bedside: Exploring Diverse Career Paths for Nurses

As nurses, we possess a wealth of knowledge and skills. We have years of education, training, and clinical experience shaping us. While...

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Remembering Self-Compassion: A Nurse's Guide to Nurturing Well-being

Janelle McSwiggin, MSN, RN

Aug 174 min read

Remembering Self-Compassion: A Nurse's Guide to Nurturing Well-being

As healthcare workers, we’re trained to care for others with compassion, empathy, and unwavering dedication. Day in and day out, we place...

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Janelle McSwiggin, MSN, RN

Aug 105 min read

Is Your Facility Toxic?

The world of healthcare is fast-paced and demanding. Nurses are at the forefront delivering compassionate care, advocating for patient...

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Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: A Guide for Nurses and New Freelance Writers

Janelle McSwiggin, MSN, RN

Aug 35 min read

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: A Guide for Nurses and New Freelance Writers

Imposter syndrome is a pervasive phenomenon that cripples new writers. The healthcare profession is particularly known for its sense of...

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Why Nurses Are Leaving the Profession and What Organizations Must Do to Bring Them Back

Shiann Smith MSN, RN

Jul 312 min read

Why Nurses Are Leaving the Profession and What Organizations Must Do to Bring Them Back

Social media has become a platform for nurses to voice their desire to depart from the field. Videos flood timelines, detailing demanding...

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Janelle McSwiggin, MSN, RN

Jul 274 min read

Collaborative or competitive?

When you’re a freelancer, you’re responsible for finding all of your work. And if you’re not working, you’re not getting paid. So it can...

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Janelle McSwiggin, MSN, RN

Jul 204 min read

Say Goodbye to Writer's Block

We’ve all been there. You have a big deadline looming in front of you, and you’re cleaning the house instead of writing. Those dishes...

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Janelle McSwiggin, MSN, RN

Jul 133 min read

Nurses: Modern Martyrs

Nursing is not for the faint of heart. We regularly work 12 hour shifts, something not common to other professions. We walk for miles...

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Can Entrepreneurship Improve your Mental Health?

Janelle McSwiggin, MSN, RN

Jul 65 min read

Can Entrepreneurship Improve your Mental Health?

If you’re struggling with mental health, you’re not alone. We are in the middle of a mental health crisis. It can be hard to deal with...

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