All I could think about was staying in the house, staying in the bed and doing nothing. I persisted though. I pushed through because I was supposed to. I made a commitment that needed to be kept and quite frankly I'm glad I did. What happened thereafter was a result of pushing when I wasn't particularly ready or up to it.
Have you ever considered or decided to end a relationship with a friend because you’ve been met by a rough patch that seems never-ending? Here are some questions to consider before cutting ties and letting your friend go:
Read MoreWhen is the last time that you PAUSED? Think about it? With the pandemic, the race-driven killings of Black men and women, working at home and attempting to maintain some form of normalcy during a time that is nowhere near normal—when have you hit PAUSE? Have you taken a moment to look at how you are spending your time?
Read MorePut your mental health and wellness first. The news of the killing of yet another innocent Black man can cause secondary traumatic stress or vicarious trauma. It’s important to maintain awareness of how you are feeling as you scroll social media and watch the news.
Read MoreAs we continue to manage our daily stress, we may find that we are harder on ourselves than normal. This can lead to us judging ourselves, self-isolating and over-identifying problems to be only our own. We have the tendency to be compassionate to others, but not to ourselves. Our brains are programmed to focus on the negative and unfortunately, it takes a little extra work to extend kindness to ourselves. This post shares with you the 3 elements of Self-Compassion and 5 Tips to put self-compassion into practice.
Read MoreStaying at home with family can be a stressful time, especially without a break in the day to go out to work. Read more for 4 ways to cope while being home with family, roommates or whomever else all day:
Read MoreLet’s face it, it’s been consistently inconsistent. Moments of productivity come and go, leaving us wondering how to maintain any sense of order.
Accepting that some days you’ll be productive and some days you will feel like staying in the bed or lying on the couch to binge the newest Netflix series will prove to be more beneficial than you think. It is one of the keys to decreasing your stress.
Read more for tips to get to a point of acceptance and release the stress and pressure of productivity
Read MoreI haven’t seen too much talk by other entrepreneurs and small business owners about the impact that the COVID-19 crisis is making on their ability to operate and their mental health. I have heard messaging encouraging others to support small businesses, but you don’t hear the struggle. I guess that’s nice, but it really makes me wonder how are they really doing?
Read MoreTo all the mamas and parents out there who are slowly losing their minds, but are still holding it together during this time—this is for you. (This is also for any person, who feels that they could use a mindfulness break in their day). I’m hoping that we are able to incorporate mindfulness into our days filled with structured chaos, while we work from home, home school our kids and maintain a household without reprieve.
Read MoreIt started near Mother’s Day. Mothering had become beyond stressful navigating ridiculous tantrums, limited help at the time, struggling with coparenting and heavy financial issues. It was the first time I experienced a decent period of depression.
Read MoreAs we continue to speak about trauma and coping, we need to dive into discussions about boundaries to be able to maintain our health and wellness.
Read MoreIf you ever noticed that you were experiencing feelings of depression in the late fall or early winter, then you may have been experiencing Seasonal Affective Disorder or seasonal depression. Seasonal depression can affect your aspects of your life like relationships, social life, work, school and your sense of self-worth. Read more for tips to cope with Seasonal Affective Disorder.
Read MoreWe all recognize the importance of self-care, but sometimes the “routine” can be too rigid and not allow you to unwind.
Here are a few tips on how to make a self-care routine that sticks AND that doesn’t feel like a chore
Read MoreSometimes setting boundaries with those around us makes us feel guilty, but I can assure you that it is the best thing that you can do for yourself.
Read MoreFinding the right therapist may not be an easy process. Sometimes it takes trial and error and that is okay. Read on to learn about my process and how you can do so without getting discouraged.
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