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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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Exposure Therapy Challenge List for Hypochondriacs
Attention all hypochondriacs and sufferers of health anxiety! Face your fears and beat your anxiety with these exposure therapy challenges.
How to Cope with a Chronic Illness Flare Up
Chronic illness flare ups can be very painful and mentally defeating. But I’m here to remind you that flare ups are only temporary, and you’ll come out on the other side feeling happy again! Here are ways to cope with a chronic illness flare up.
An Entrepreneur's Struggles with Anxiety, Self-Confidence, and Self-Discipline
Life as an entrepreneur doesn’t always revolve around productive morning routines, efficient strategies, structured schedules, and confident boss vibes. In fact, running your own business comes with a lot of anxiety, uncertainty, and self doubt! Read about my entrepreneur struggles!