Covid-19 Quarantine’s Impact on Mental Health
At first, the work-from-home, self-quarantine was fine. I’m an introvert that enjoys her alone time. It almost felt like a mini vacation from the hustle and bustle, but as the weeks went on, anxiety started to kick in. My usual anxiety management techniques (walking, cooking,…
Mastering the Art of the Tap Out: A Lesson in Self-Care, Mental Clarity, and a Strategy for Life
Summer of 2017 was rough for me. I was going through a mild bought of depression, I felt burnt out, and I felt like my hard work was not getting me any where. I was in a pissy mood A LOT, which is not like…
A Harmful Parenting Technique that a New Generation of Parents Should be Mindful Of
Most kids are sensitive souls, as are many adults. Raise your hand if you heard this growing up (or maybe continue to hear it as an adult)… “Stop crying… (or I’ll give you something to cry about)” I get it. Parenting is a 24/7 job. You’re…
How I Found Myself in the Dark
Depression is s shapeshifter. It has rarely felt the same to start, but once I’m deep in it, I know I’m there. You may wake up feeling despair for seemingly know reason. Overly emotional. You might not have interest in doing your favorite things. You…
Do No Harm But Take No Sh!t
Truth be told, my Jersey attitude hasn’t gone away. I fully embrace my California hippie that is pro-peace, love, and hiking, but kept in a cage for just the right moments is Jersey. She’s not afraid to speak her mind, stand up for herself or…
How to Do Nothing and Feel Everything
Do nothing, feel everything. As a person that is always GO, GO, GO, I’ve learned to embrace those moments of doing nothing and have started to schedule them into my life. When you’re always on the go, you forget to stop and smell the roses…
What Does Sleep Really Do for Us?
I have this thought that any time I fall asleep, a tribe of cells all wake up and put their hard hats on. They get into a huddle and discuss what needs to be mended while I’m out. “Okay! You guys go to the ankle….
Dealing With Seasonal Depression
Seasonal Depression. It is a real thing. You may not be sitting on your couch cryingover a tub of BonBons, but you may be feeling fatigue and withdrawn from the things you normally do. It hits me every year no matter how prepared I think…
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