<?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[Ali Cross, Author]]></title><description><![CDATA[Empowering writers & readers with authentic insights on storytelling, creativity & growth through inspiring guidance & actionable tips.]]></description><link>https://www.alicross.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:12:03 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.alicross.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[ Why I Crochet When I’m the Busiest I’ve Ever Been]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crocheting—like writing—frees up a different kind of thinking. It lets my body move while my mind rests. It slows time just enough for my deeper wisdom to catch up with me. 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(You can join if...]]></description><link>https://www.alicross.com/post/art-rises-from-the-soul</link><guid isPermaLink="false">681941bfa931a25064936409</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 00:01:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4bfa89_277a0d41240b4d6abfe1231fec44210b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ali Archer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[⚔️ The Questbook: Your Adventure to Becoming the Hero of Your Story]]></title><description><![CDATA[I wanted to create something that helped me honor my Future Self. Something that made me excited to show up for her. ]]></description><link>https://www.alicross.com/post/the-questbook</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67d783f0ef34974cab20873e</guid><category><![CDATA[The Questbook]]></category><category><![CDATA[Becoming YOU]]></category><category><![CDATA[For Writers]]></category><category><![CDATA[Productivity]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 02:49:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4bfa89_92628414f59b415993fdd4a8dee15179~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ali Archer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do Less, Be Awesome: Why Saying "No" Can Be Your Superpower]]></title><description><![CDATA[Doing less isn't about laziness, it's about strategic rest and prioritizing what truly matters.  ]]></description><link>https://www.alicross.com/post/do-less-be-awesome</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66710a66429db080b5af567b</guid><category><![CDATA[Thriving with Chronic Illness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Productivity]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2024 04:02:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4bfa89_9f3db96dfff949e583b96d5c2c3271a7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ali Cross</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do What Feels Good]]></title><description><![CDATA[Years ago, I discovered Yoga with Adriene. Her method relied less on stringent perfection and on more on finding what felt good. 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Jesus said, "seventy times seven".]]></description><link>https://www.alicross.com/post/detours-from-the-path</link><guid isPermaLink="false">644431a688e0ad31e912ad29</guid><category><![CDATA[Becoming YOU]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 22 Apr 2023 22:48:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4bfa89_1fe93da7ca8544409ed80de9c3525c7d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ali Archer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Showing Love]]></title><description><![CDATA[How do you show the people you care about that you love them?]]></description><link>https://www.alicross.com/post/showing-love</link><guid isPermaLink="false">643a1cae22034f32b25ab8ff</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2022 16:00:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4bfa89_79fa81fa5f6b4c0fb8e5481ebfe945a7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ali Archer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Old Do You Feel?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Think younger, be younger. Sounds good to me!]]></description><link>https://www.alicross.com/post/how-old-do-you-feel</link><guid isPermaLink="false">643a1cae22034f32b25ab8fe</guid><category><![CDATA[Becoming YOU]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2022 16:00:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4bfa89_446768b6c40945368715561495970e8f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ali Archer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What About YOU? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[If nothing is too small to be considered for improvement, what will you improve today?]]></description><link>https://www.alicross.com/post/what-about-you</link><guid isPermaLink="false">643a1cae22034f32b25ab8fd</guid><category><![CDATA[Becoming YOU]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2022 17:20:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4bfa89_f4a385c0acd84b14a65372bd74d71de6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ali Archer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[I Love Myself]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join the #lovemyself challenge. Post a photo every day, and remember to love yourself.]]></description><link>https://www.alicross.com/post/i-love-myself</link><guid isPermaLink="false">643a1cae22034f32b25ab8fc</guid><category><![CDATA[Becoming YOU]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2022 03:04:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4bfa89_ae22d46ce699422e98fbb7849d2ea515~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ali Archer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[I Know Your Secrets]]></title><description><![CDATA[How Clifton Galllup Strengths can help you become your best self.]]></description><link>https://www.alicross.com/post/i-know-your-secrets</link><guid isPermaLink="false">643a1cae22034f32b25ab8fb</guid><category><![CDATA[Becoming YOU]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 14 Nov 2021 05:54:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_f319f4391a8b46529f39435aed124990~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ali Archer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Start Your Dream Engines!]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's never too late to become who you were meant to be. 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