Category: self-care

  • Progress is a Tightrope …

    You can make progress, and all progress can be lost, that is what I have learned, all based on how you sound what you look like and what there is to observe in combination and with comparison to how everyone else is doing overall, spiritually, physically, and mentally. It’s unfortunate in this era of being…

  • By the Time the Fires Out ….

    By the Time the Fires Out ….

    By the time the fires out, you should still be in one piece and so should everyone else around you. You’re allowed one day or a few bad days so long as you let others know you’re going through a lot or need time to recover or be alone. I know it’s hard to even…

  • Go with the flow ….

    Go with the flow ….

    Learn to go with the flow. “Most people define it as an ability to change course, without getting stuck, when things don’t go as you planned.” [1] They say that “Practices, such as mindfulness and examining your values, may help you find your flow.” [2] Remember that “practice makes perfect.” [3] Be able to stay…

  • Be your best beautiful self! ….

    Be your best beautiful self! ….

    Be your best beautiful self. It’s a new year time to start building a new you. This is your year to change, set new goals, and grow as a person becoming your best beautiful self. Practicing self care and opening new doors for you in life. You can do this! Here are some tips: [1]…

  • What is “mass trauma”? ….

    What is “mass trauma”? ….

    It’s normal to experience stress reactions following any incident of trauma which may continue for a significant period of time. [1] Mass trauma events include “shootings, acts of terrorism, or mass riots.” … “Survivors may have feelings of confusion, fear, and helplessness. Sometimes, those with no personal connections to the event may even be impacted.”…

  • Working Through Disability …

    Working Through Disability …

    Working through symptoms takes time, with the right meds and psychiatrist anything is possible. I think I made a lot of improvements over the past year, but nothings ever completely perfect and I’m okay with that. Managing symptoms for me means not to let things get out of control on my end, I cherish the…

  • You Can Only Move Forward …

    You Can Only Move Forward …

    When you can only move forward, sometimes this involves letting things go. You can go on carrying around with you all your problems for the rest of your life, just like therapy is temporary, it’s until you feel better and can get through things on your own. What to do when there’s no clear path…

  • Stay Steady …

    Stay Steady …

    It’s not inevitable that your crack or break from time to time but it happens to the best of us. I was once told “you only get a certain amount of energy points each day,” in therapy and that statement really stuck out to me. What is burn out? According to one article it’s defined…

  • I’ve Always Been This Way …

    I’ve Always Been This Way …

    I’ve always been one to support others, whether I agreed with them, disagreed with them, lived a similar life, lived a different life, Ive never been one to judge someone, based on who they are or how they are or how they live their life, as far as I was concerned I lived my life…

  • A No Nonsense Approach …

    A No Nonsense Approach …

    Whenever I find myself ruminating I try to stop myself, think of something else they say. Its easy when youre feeling bombarded by emotions and feelings to think too much about what you are feeling without getting enough positive reinforcement. I found myself reviewing a post the other day, thinking to myself “Leslie why are…