a simple, creative way to get unstuck in real life
it's that "here we go again" feeling
Sometimes you can feel it happening in the moment.
You want to do things differently, but before you know it, you...
- say yes before you’ve checked in with yourself
- freeze when life gets hard and think, "things never work out for me"
- blame yourself when something doesn’t go perfectly
Afterward, there's a deep inhale, a deep exhale, and a familiar thought:
Why can't I stop doing this? I feel so stuck.
It's easy to blame yourself in moments like this. But self-judgment keeps you from seeing the full picture.
Underneath "stuckness", there’s a hidden story that shapes what feels possible.
Get Unstuck with Art Journaling is a space where you can see what’s actually happening in stuck moments ~ the hidden story you might not even realize you're telling ~ and try something new.
In this free, live online workshop, you'll discover:
🌀 What stuckness actually is ~ and what’s underneath it
✋ Why we stay stuck ~ especially in stressful moments
🦋 The three main ways we get stuck ~ and how to shift them
Katie V.
“This was a safe, nurturing space to release the stress of my day, shed the armor I carry into the world, and experiment with being incredibly tender with myself.”
workshop details
date: Sunday, May 17, 2026
time: 10am-11:30am PT
location: Zoom
cost: free
Note: the workshop will be recorded, so if you can't be there live you can watch the replay.
hello
I'm glad you're here
I’m Lea Seigen Shinraku ~ a licensed therapist, self-compassion teacher, artist, and longtime Zen practitioner.
For over 18 years, I’ve been guiding people in learning to be kinder to themselves ~ especially in the moments when it feels hardest.
Many of the students and clients I work with feel stuck ~ repeatedly saying yes when they mean no, overextending themselves, getting caught in self-doubt, or feeling like they have to get everything “just right.”
I know how easy it is to get stuck here, and how hard it can be to find a different way.
Underneath these patterns, there are often hidden stories that shape how we see ourselves and what feels possible.
In my work, I bring together self-compassion, creativity, and practical, research-based tools to help you shift these patterns and stories ~ so you feel less stuck and more like yourself.
What You’ll Experience in the Workshop
Get Unstuck with Art Journaling is designed to be grounding, supportive, and engaging. Together, we will:
🐌 Slow down enough to notice what’s happening in stuck moments ~ without overthinking or self-judgment
🎨 Explore a simple, guided art journaling practice to meet yourself with more compassion and gently get unstuck
✍️ Uncover the hidden stories that hold you back ~ so you can see new possibilities
🌱 Feel what it’s like to show up differently in stuck moments ~ with more space, flexibility, and choice
Kelly R.
“It was such a gift to have dedicated time to draw, listen, and reflect. Lea encouraged us to be playful and experiment, which helped me soften my self-judgment. I still smile when I look at my drawing from the workshop.”
come as you are
You don’t need to have this figured out.
You don’t need any art experience.
You don’t need the right words.
Coming as you are, in the present moment, is the most important thing. ❤️
Janet V.
“Art journaling helps me stay present instead of getting carried away into the future. This is something I’ll actually use. Thank you for teaching simple ways to draw ~ now I feel like I can do it.”
FAQs
Do I need to be an artist or have experience with art journaling?
What materials do I need?
Will this workshop be recorded?
What if I’m not “creative” or I’m feeling stuck?
thanks for scrolling all the way down here!
I like to make thoughtful decisions, too.
I know these times aren’t easy. If you’re here, you’re probably doing a lot ~ feeling stretched thin, and like there's barely time to think about doing things differently, even when what you're doing isn't working.
When life feels intense, it’s so easy to fall into automatic patterns ~ to keep going, second-guess yourself, or feel like there's no other option. But often, this is exactly when we most need to pause and see what's actually happening.
In Get Unstuck with Art Journaling, we’ll take this first step together ~ a moment to slow down, reconnect with yourself and try a new way forward.
I'd love to share this with you ❤️
Do you have questions about the workshop? Contact Lea at [email protected]
