The ways in which COVID-19 is impacting our physical health have become fairly clear over the past few months—but what about our mental health? In the upcoming months, as we continue to see the curve flatten, the fog will clear and we will begin to see the profound impact that this pandemic is having… Continue reading 7 Ways to Manage Mental Health during COVID-19
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Time: Our Most Precious Gift
I am sitting here on my living room couch, surrounded by the life that I have created. From the high-energy dog sitting across from me to the curtains hanging on my bay window to the quality of my thoughts--I am acutely aware that these are all things that I have chosen and invited into my… Continue reading Time: Our Most Precious Gift
In Order to Follow your Path
In order to follow your path, sometimes you need to be willing to let go of that which does not serve you. We've heard this a million times; I know I have. It sounds great, profound..powerful, but what does it actually mean? It means that you are willing to walk away from others/let… Continue reading In Order to Follow your Path
Myths About High-Functioning Depression
"You don't seem depressed," "What do you have to be sad about?" "But you are so successful," "You look great, you're not depressed" are some of the things that are often said to people who experience high-functioning depression. High-functioning depression is very dangerous because most often, people who struggle with it appear to be very… Continue reading Myths About High-Functioning Depression
Taking the First Step Towards Change
“For change to occur in us, we must be willing to enter the wilderness of the unknown and to wander in unfamiliar territory, directionless and often in the darkness....We do not need to keep every little thing under control. In fact, we find ourselves only by allowing some falling apart to happen." - Maureen Brady… Continue reading Taking the First Step Towards Change
Life happens when you are Making Grand Plans for it
It feels SO good to write again. Life got so busy in the past year that my writing took a backseat--among many other things! I finally have some more free time again, and I must admit, it is terrifying and lovely all at the same time. It has me thinking a lot about change, and… Continue reading Life happens when you are Making Grand Plans for it
Putting out the Energy you want to Receive
We always get back from the universe what we give it. Energy doesn't lie. I remember the first time someone pointed out to me "You have manifested exactly the life that you wanted to create." At the time that I was told this, I was having financial struggles and, specifically, she was referring to my… Continue reading Putting out the Energy you want to Receive
The Silver Lining
"You have to do everything you can, you have to work your hardest, and if you do, if you stay positive, you have a shot at a silver lining." Silver Linings Playbook (2012) I've always loved the term "silver lining." I was never quite sure of its' origins, though, so I did some research to… Continue reading The Silver Lining
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