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7 Ways to Manage Mental Health during COVID-19

  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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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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Why you shouldn’t compare yourself to others

I HATE the word should and I just used it in the title of this article. I very rarely use this word, but I felt that in this case, it was fitting. I truly believe that you shouldn’t compare yourself to others. I feel so strongly about this because I have done this very thing… Continue reading Why you shouldn’t compare yourself to others

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I am Whole

Do more. DO MORE. More this More that More this More that More this More that. Not enough.   YOU. YOU’RE NOT ENOUGH. Not smart enough Not good enough. Not pretty enough. Not nice enough. Not this enough, Not that enough.   Missing something. NOT WHOLE. YOU-- YOU’RE NOT WHOLE.   Fill the whole with… Continue reading I am Whole