Thinking about everything you have to get done in the near future can be pretty overwhelming. If you don’t already have a good habit of making to-do lists, you need to start! For those of you who do write one, I am going to tell you how to improve it and get the most out […]
Just like a majority of people today, I also use social media daily and scroll through more often than I probably should. With growing technology we can order just about anything online and know what our friends/family/perfect strangers are doing at any given moment. As overwhelming and perhaps ‘scary’ as this sounds and has proven to […]
There are multiple studies, theories, and opinions given as to why women and men differ in symptoms and consequences to mental health that they experience. Today I wanted to bring to light a handful of current statistics that demonstrate the difference women and men face in the world of mental illness. The question I want […]
It’s time to address the 5 lifestyle factors that most commonly influence the status of your mental health. We’ve all heard about the importance of these before – but this time I have included tips on how to balance these lifestyle factors as well as resources to follow for more information! Diet Just like what […]
Are you the kind of person who finds it hard to separate ‘work’ from ‘home’? People often ask me how I keep my own mental health in check after working a long day at a mental health hospital. Everyone has bad days, including me and your therapist. So if you work in the mental health […]
I hope everyone had an amazing week! I know I’ve been super busy – moving into a new house, working, and making sure I stay up to date with the blog schedule. Good news is, everything in the house is almost put together and I will be able to get back on track with the […]
I’m so excited and proud to announce that I have just finished my guest-podcast recording for The Old Cove Rode! (OCRd). Chris at OCRd is a blogger and podcast host who touches on everything about mental health and the community in the age of social media. He has recently started a new project, called Mental Health […]
As always, I want to make sure I keep everyone in the loop. I’ve decided this blog will be easier (and prettier) to follow with more structure and repetition of topics. This way I feel it will be more useful to gain information and search through the website! To make this disclaimer short and sweet, […]
A couple months ago I read this really great article from theodysseyonline.com and have used the reference in my groups many times! It always turns out to be one of my favorite (and most meaningful) activities. Bottom line, there is good to find in every situation, no matter what. Yes, it’s hard to think about […]
I’ve always been a firm believer in the importance of decluttering life from time to time. I would say AT LEAST once a month I choose one of my days off to get rid of clothes I don’t wear, throw away a ton of junk mail, donate books I’m finished with, and deep clean my […]
I can’t believe there are only 2 days left in July! It flew by. Oh well because August is my favorite month, and also my birthday month! Bring it on. Here are the QOTD (Quotes of the Day…I am going to start using this acronym more so heads up!) that I found helpful and empowering […]
I don’t know about all of you, but I am such an animal-lover! This news story is so lovable. Follow the link for a story titled: 7 Year Old Boy Starts ‘Underground Railroad’ to Rescue over 1,000 Dogs From Kill Shelters. The story outlines how a young boy and his Mom work together to rescue […]
Today I woke up and I really just wasn’t “feeling it.” We all know this feeling…”just not feeling it.” It’s not sad…it’s not happy…it’s just…eh. I let myself feel this way for a solid hour before I finally realized it wasn’t how I wanted to spend my day. Hey, better late than never. At least […]
Imagine getting mail from your childhood (or current if you have one – no judgment) imaginary friend. What would it say? Would it be kind? blunt? honest? rude?…or would it make its only priority to uplift you, no matter what? Here’s a new exercise for us to try: Write a letter to yourself from an […]
We all like to convince ourselves that our pets love us just like we love them, even though they can’t say it. Good thing they show it twice as much! Love this article about an experiment done that proves your dogs feel distressed when you are distressed and will go to extensive lengths to get […]
I went MIA for a couple of days and usually I would say sorry…but today, SORRY NOT SORRY! And here’s why: I took a couple of days to do some “cleaning up” on myself. I spent 2 full afternoons after work- media-free, reading my new book, painting my nails, wearing face masks, taking long showers, […]
This is a poem I read in the new book I’ve been reading that I mentioned in a previous post, titled “First, We Make the Beast Beautiful” by Sarah Wilson. I am only 15 pages in and am hooked and amazed at the power behind her words! I wanted to just quickly share a poem by […]
The weekend always flies by with little “me” time, especially since I work weekends also. BUT, here are some reminders I found for myself and I even planned some free time for myself tonight. What are you doing on this Saturday to do some self-care? “You can only see as far as you think.” “Trust […]
Today I started reading a magazine called Essential Guide to Self Care by Prevention magazine. It’s set up more like a book, on newspaper-y feeling pages with LOTS of amazing tips on self-care and the science behind why our body responds to stress and anxiety the way that it does. The magazine is set up […]
I love this story about a young boy thanking police officers, who so far has traveled to 31 states to do so. Such a sweet and meaningful gesture. He first got the idea when he saw 4 police officers in his local grocery store and offered to buy them all donuts with his allowance. Check […]
