Jessi Elder 11/19/24 Jessi Elder 11/19/24

Healing is Not Linear | Fall Reflections

This blog post is a mental health update reflecting on the past five years of treatment and the seasonal, cyclical nature of the healing journey.

Jessi Elder 12/1/22 Jessi Elder 12/1/22

How Structure, Simplicity, and Community Balance My Mental Health and Fear of Uncertainty

This blog post includes updates within my career, life, and mental health journey. Read how I am incorporating structure, simplicity, and community in my life to balance my mental health and cope with my fear of uncertainty.

Jessi Elder 7/15/22 Jessi Elder 7/15/22

Oregon Road Trip: A Story About Mindfulness, Minimalism, Letting Go, and Roughing It

My boyfriend and I spent 8 days roughing it during a beautiful Oregon road trip. Amidst the hiking, trail running, biking, and camping, we experienced themes of letting go, minimalism, and how to embrace the present moment. Read this peaceful story set in Bend, the Oregon Coast, and Crater Lake.

Jessi Elder 5/20/22 Jessi Elder 5/20/22

Support Your Anxious Loved One with the 5 Love Languages

Watching a loved one struggle with anxiety is tough! If you’re wondering how you can extend your love to reduce their suffering, know that many types of anxiety support and mental health resources are available. Utilize the five love languages to help someone with anxiety!

Jessi Elder 5/9/22 Jessi Elder 5/9/22

9 Strategies to Challenge Anxious, Negative Thinking Patterns

Many of our thoughts that arise in response to situations are negative, anxious, and irrational. Negative thoughts trigger negative emotions. Let’s challenge ten common negative thinking patterns so we can maximize positive emotions. Learn how to stop negative thinking with nine helpful strategies.

Jessi Elder 3/9/22 Jessi Elder 3/9/22

How to Maintain Inner Peace (While Still Taking Action) When the World is in Chaos

Amidst tragic global issues, it’s easy to feel so overwhelmed that you fail to take action. Guilt feels heavy when you know others are suffering while you live separate from the tragedy. But your wellbeing is just as valid as the next person’s. Here’s how to maintain inner peace in a chaotic world.

Jessi Elder 9/23/21 Jessi Elder 9/23/21

A Love Letter to My Body

I am not at war with my body. My body is at war with chronic illness. When I treat my body with kindness and speak to it with love laced into my voice, my body responds with love and kindness right back. So I wrote a love letter to my body.

Jessi Elder 9/15/21 Jessi Elder 9/15/21

12 Ways Anxiety Has Helped Me Live a Fuller Life

Fun fact: Anxiety is normal and beneficial. In fact, anxiety has increased my compassion, gratitude, and fulfillment! Here are 12 ways anxiety has improved my life.