Self care and mental health tips for the real world.
We often hear about how amazing meditation is: that it can reduce anxiety and depression, calm your mind, and bring you more into the present moment.
But what if you try meditation and it makes you more anxious?
If so, I completely relate. [Read more…] about What If Meditation Makes Me Anxious?
I’m gonna be honest — I’ve been having some rough days recently.
And I wish I could say why, but the truth is, I’ve just felt off. Caught up in my own head.
Lonely.
Sometimes very, very down.
Over the years I’ve learned this can hit me when new things are happening and I’m feeling overwhelmed.
For example, I’m moving to a new home in a few days. I’m also planning a wedding, which is super exciting, but there’s a lot to think about.
I’m also dealing with fluctuations in the effectiveness of my ADHD medication that is frustrating when it comes to my work (maybe I’ll elaborate on that more in another post).
I’m sharing this because I’ve learned in times like this, the meaning of self-care is a little different. [Read more…] about How to Do Self-Care When Your Mind is Overwhelmed
I have a thing for quotes. In high school and college, I used to compile them to refer to when I was feeling down or needed inspiration. And I’ve found it’s still a good practice for me today! Who doesn’t want to learn from some of the world’s most inspiring and noteworthy people?
So, in case you’re like me and could also use an extra boost from time to time (or daily), I’ve made a list of top living your best life quotes. [Read more…] about 25 Inspiring Quotes for Living Your Best Life Ever
Do you beat yourself up for your food choices—or feel like you’re either eating a healthy diet or “falling off the wagon,” with little in between?
I like to call this diet perfectionism. And while it can come with good intentions, it’s ultimately really limiting—and destructive. It can cause a lot of unnecessary mental stress and anxiety. [Read more…] about When a Healthy Diet Goes Too Far: The Danger of Diet Perfectionism
Meditate for 30 min a day—minimum.
Don’t look at your phone when you’re bored.
Eat mindfully—always, and without distractions.
You want to be more mindful because you’ve heard it’s good for you… but it can all be really overwhelming.
You’re already juggling a bunch of other life stuff, right? Adding a half hour of meditation to your routine might sound cool, but it’s hard to make that time. [Read more…] about Mindfulness for Beginners: 17 Tips for Finding Peace
We never stop. As women we are always on the go: cooking, cleaning, working, doing. We forget that taking care of others includes taking care of ourselves.
Our own guilt plays a role in how much we do and how little we stop to think about us. We feel guilty about relaxing, letting others down, and having to tell others no.
Guilt prevents us from realizing that self-care is not selfish;Â self-care is self-love. [Read more…] about Why Self-Care is Not Selfish [Guest Post]
