You wouldn’t be able to get through your day without habits. Brushing your teeth, eating breakfast, getting dressed for work, getting to work or school, driving,…all of these are based on habits. Habits are activities that you do without having to decide if you want to do them each time you commence the action. You […]
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Mental Health Reminders
Hello, incredible soul reading this: Let’s chat about something super important. Life can be a rollercoaster, right? Some days, you’re riding high, and others, well, it feels like a loop-de-loop. But guess what? It’s all part of the wild ride. That’s the magic of being human! So, don’t shy away from the tough conversations with […]
Feeling Sad for “No Reason”
You’re human, and humans feel emotions. All of them. Even the sad ones. Even the no-explanation ones. And that’s okay. Don’t try to control every aspect of what you feel. Ditch the expectations for how you think you should feel or how you can feel in a given moment. Allow yourself to feel and then […]
It’s Never Too Late
It’s never too late to follow your dreams, no matter how old you are. Remember that everyone has their own timeline and pace. We often compare ourselves to others and feel like we’re falling behind, but this can harm our mental health and well-being. Instead of comparing ourselves to others, we should focus on our […]
Setting Intentions, Not Just Resolutions
When the clock strikes midnight on December 31st, the air fills with a collective ambition to make the new year one to remember. We clamor to set resolutions and firm goals. These often take the form of specific goals: for example, lose weight, save money, read more, or learn a new skill. However, as weeks […]
Reflecting on Gratitude: A Year-End Journaling Exercise
Can you believe it’s almost the end of the year? Time really does fly! I know that this year might be a rollercoaster, from the ups that made you feel on top of the world to the downs that left you questioning everything, it’s been a wild ride. But hey, here you are—still standing and […]
Feeling Sad and Anxious Around Christmas Time
As the festive season approaches and joyful carols fill the air, it’s important to recognize that not everyone feels the same warmth and excitement around Christmas time. For some, this time of year can bring about feelings of sadness, loneliness, or anxiety. These emotions might stem from various sources such as past traumatic experiences, loss […]
Surviving the Holidays: Stress-Free Tips for a Relaxing Season
The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness. However, the reality for many can be quite different, with stress, overwhelm, and a sense of being pulled in multiple directions. So, I decided to share with you some strategies to not just survive but thrive during the holiday season: Plan […]
You’re Never ‘Too’ Anything
Remember this: You are not behind in life, too awkward to be around, difficult to love, too broken to heal, too old for your dreams, too dumb to learn things, destined to be alone, a failure, or a disappointment. These are false narratives that we sometimes let the world or our own inner critic impose […]
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Strategies for Managing Anger
We’re all human beings, and anger is an emotion that everyone experiences at some point in their lives. What is not normal is when the anger becomes more than just a one-time thing. Anger can become toxic and lead to aggressive behavior that affects your mental and physical health. When we get angry, our bodies […]
