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Journey to Joy How to Overcome Life's Setbacks to Create a Life You Love

Journey to Joy How to Overcome Life's Setbacks to Create a Life You Love

For those seeking to create a meaningful life, Hickmott blends research, anecdotes, inspirational stories, and practical tools to guide you.

2019

Frances Hickmott

Frances Hickmott

Stories

Published in
ILLUMINATION

Not American. How This Proud Canadian Can Finally Explain Her Identity.

The American fear of our socialism has always amused me, now I’m proud of who we are

1d ago

A Canadian flag flies over an American flag on the same pole

1d ago

Oh Canada, I’ll Stand on Guard for Thee

No 51st state for me

4d ago

Oh Canada, I’ll Stand on Guard for Thee

4d ago

Published in
Black Bear

The Most Difficult Part of My Miscarriage Wasn’t Losing the Baby

The memory I carry now is the hurt about what was said

Dec 9, 2024

A man in a pink shirt, kissing a woman on the forehead while they each hold an ultrasound picture.

Dec 9, 2024

Published in
Crow’s Feet: Life As We Age

A Bit of Silly Fun Is Part of My Retirement Plan

How you think about retirement and the steps you’re taking now are the foundation for your future happiness

Dec 4, 2024

Person wearing a snowman head pointing to a snowman figure

Dec 4, 2024

Published in
Black Bear

“Hooray, I’m Back to Therapy Again!” Says No One

First trauma healing, now limiting beliefs — the work is always worth it

Oct 7, 2024

A sparkler in front of two young women smiling, wearing red dresses.

Oct 7, 2024

Published in
Black Bear

My New Therapist Called Me A Bubble-Head and She’s Not Wrong

Getting out of my head and into my emotions won’t be easy, but I know I can’t heal if I don’t

Oct 1, 2024

Woman with eyes closed and a bubble around her head.

Oct 1, 2024

Published in
The Writing Cooperative

Writing a Second Book is a Little Like Deciding to Have a Second Child

Or at least I think that’s true as I prepare to write my next book

Sep 3, 2024

A laptop screen showing 6 panels with a book layout.

Sep 3, 2024

Published in
Read or Die!

Even Knowing Better, “Sometime” Got the Better of Me

Now I’m clawing my way back to meeting the goals I set for myself

Jul 27, 2024

A bike leans against a picnic table that has a pink helmet and green water container on it, with a beach and lake in the background.

Jul 27, 2024

Published in
Crow’s Feet: Life As We Age

I’m Not a Birder Yet, but I Think I Know How the Birds Lure Us in

They have a cheap sheet, and this is how they use it

Jul 23, 2024

I’m Not a Birder Yet, but I Think I Know How the Birds Lure Us in

Jul 23, 2024

Published in
Read or Die!

This Crazy Social Media Comment Has Me Wondering If It’s Selfishness or Just Stupidity

It’s smart to ask where your tax dollars go but this? Really?

May 24, 2024

Woman with one hand over her right eye and left eye closed, head tipped down.

May 24, 2024

Frances Hickmott

Frances Hickmott

Book Author

Writer/Speaker/Author-” Journey to Joy,” writes about mental health, self-improvement, and resilience.

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