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The History of Mental Health Awareness Month Mental Health Awareness Month was first celebrated in 1949 and every year after that. It was originally organized by the Mental Health America organization that later became known today as National Mental Health Association. A man named Clifford Whittingham-Beers from Connecticut, who was born in the year 1876…
What is a stay at home mom? For the past 7 years I have been blessed to be able to say my job is a “stay at home mom.” It has been absolutely wonderful and I have enjoyed every moment of it. There have been times of frustration on doing things alone during the days…
Don’t give up When you feel like you want to just throw in the towel and give up… who do you turn to? Suicide is a name that many feel uncomfortable for some to speak on. Suicide is death that is caused by injuring oneself with the intent to die. An attempt is when someone…
They say laughter is the best medicine, right? What does Laughter do to our body? Laughing relaxes the whole body as it relieves physical tension and stress, leaving your muscles relaxed for up to 45 minutes after laughing. Laughing can boost your immune system and decrease stress hormones as it increases our immune cells to…
We sure live in stressful times compared to decades ago, but why and what has changed? Men and Women across America Are more stressed than ever before. “According to the American Psychological Association’s newly released 2019 survey, “Stress in America.” the average person in America is under at least moderate stress, coming in at 4.9 on…
Have you ever lost a pet? I was that kid in the neighborhood who would round up the strays and hide them in our shed in the backyard. We always have had some kind of animal floating around our home at different points of our childhood. But it wasn’t till I was about 19 years…
We communicate everyday with others. The more effective ways we communicate today are by emailing one another, verbal words, body language and in a spiritual atmosphere. When Covid-19 took over the world in my opinion we lost all communication towards one another. As individuals we were forced to stay away from touch and feel. We…
Is it just me.. Is it just me or is there a revolving stigma on when we should have this timeline of life figured out? Are we wrong for wanting to put our careers first and strive for money and financial success? Maybe you’re planning to become financially stable before starting a family. When we…
How do you deal with your emotions? 24 million Americans and 70 million individuals worldwide suffer from an eating disorder. Do you.. Do you overeat, count your calories, drink lots of water or maybe eat when no one is watching? A eating disorder is a medical illness that disturbs one’s behavior in eating. It…
Have you ever wondered what it was like to get old? In my school years I remember looking up to adults and thinking any age in adulthood was “old.” My parents were old, my grandparents were old, even my teachers were old. It wasn’t till my 30’s that I saw a change…my skin was changing;…
Do you remember your first kiss, your first date or maybe it was just simply remembering when you liked your first crush? When we are younger as early as 6 years old, we start engaging in sexual interest from the same sex to the opposite. We show love by smiles, holding hands, flirting, drawings and…
7 am… You open your one eye, roll over once or twice, stretchhh and jump! Whether we jump to our jobs or our children we are always rushing to complete our daily duties in a timely manner. What happens when you just feel you have no more to give? The new days come and they…
A Backstory… Several months ago, I had a friend that shared an interaction with her significant other. It went something like this: I’m so frustrated with my boyfriend! I sat down to eat a meal I’d just made for myself. He was sitting across from me at the table, playing a video game. I asked…
It’s Hard to Make Friends If you’re like me, you’ve felt the pangs of loneliness over the course of the last few years. Covid has made it hard to connect with people like we used to. If you were wishing you had more close friends before 2019, you’ve most likely struggled more with stress, overwhelm,…
It’s the Holiday Season! The holiday season is upon us. It’s time for New Year’s resolutions and setting goals. Right? Not able to jump into goal setting just yet? That’s okay! Instead of setting goals, try making a List of Positive Affirmations. Affirmations can be incredibly helpful and healthy for your well-being when done correctly….