Category: mental health
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Free printable: gratitude journal
This week, I’m thinking about how the end of the year is quickly approaching. For me, the end of the year is a time for reflection and working hard to be better versions of ourself for next year. I often forget while doing all of those things to stop and be grateful for the good.…
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Mental health Mondays: Build your self esteem
A lot of us struggle with low self esteem. Fortunately, there are changes we can make to improve our feelings about ourselves. 1. Identify your triggers Think about the situations and conditions that impact your self esteem in a negative way. It could be stressful situations at work, a challenge with a spouse or changes…
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Mental health Mondays: My story
Today’s post will be a difficult one to write, but a necessary one. Transparency is difficult in the best of times, but more so when the topic of discussion is something that is so stigmatized. I do not write this post to seek pity or attention, but to bring awareness. If mental health were more…
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Mental Health Monday: Small opportunities for self-care
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Each Monday in May, I am going to share something mental health related. Most people would agree that a little self-care is good for our mental health…but self-care means different things for different people. Some people aren’t really sure what self-care even means. Today, I’d like to share a…
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Take Care of You Tuesday: Mental Health Awareness Month
Did you know May is Mental Health Awareness Month? Like many other Americans, I struggle with my mental health. I have dealt with anxiety most of my life and at times, depression. I have tried SSRIs at times, but they have a lot of side effects that aren’t good for me. If medications work for…