Merriam Webster dictionary defines Imposter Syndrome As “a psychological condition that is characterized by persistent self doubt concerning one’s abilities despite evidence of one’s ongoing success”(Merriam-Webster, 2023). Imposter syndrome can occur at any moment in our lives, and when it occurs we often experience a loss of self worth. We tend to diminish our true […]
How to Stop Comparing Yourself
We reach a moment in our lives when there is a constant desire to compare ourselves to others. We tend to see ourselves as failures because we may not have as many accomplishments as the next person. Many of us become envious of what others have and disregard our true potential. Below are a few […]
Finding Your Purpose
Surrounded by Purpose Many of the people I know seem to have a deep sense of purpose. Well that’s what it appears on social media. I see many appearing to have it all together. Their job, the family pictures, the perfect shaped life. They went to college, they travel, they seem so happy. But is […]
It’s Okay to Be Selfish
What do you do to take time out of your busy week? If you’re anything like me, you are constantly being pulled in many directions. Don’t get me wrong if my days were not filled with sport runs, school lunches, baths, meltdowns, meal preps I honestly would miss the chaos. I guess you can say […]
Some Good-Byes Set Us Free
Saying goodbye Saying goodbye to someone or something is sad, whether it’s a temporary goodbye or a forever goodbye. Healthy Goodbyes Help Us Move On One of the surest ways to become stuck in a new season is to be unintentional about moving on from an unhealthy relationship, toxic friendship, or terrible job. Everyone handles […]
Starting Over
Blessings come in disguise. When you feel that life just can’t get any worse you ask yourself where do I go from here? Starting over in life can be difficult, whether it’s a new job, marriage, trust and even our health. Before you can fix something, you need to know what causes it to break […]
How to Deal with Triggers
Identifying Your Triggers Many of the times triggers are unidentifiable and pop out of nowhere, they swarm us like a nest of bees. Some triggers are fairly obvious and easy to identify. For example, seeing a report on the news covering a trauma similar to what you experienced might trigger symptoms of PTSD, past events. […]
Seeing the Light at the End of the Tunnel
When you’re experiencing a difficult situation, it’s normal to feel lost or hopeless, like nothing will ever go right ever again. Maybe a major relationship ended, you suffered a loss, or you feel lonely. It can be tough to find the light when everything seems wrong, but nothing lasts forever and this too shall pass. […]
I Don’t Want to Adult Today
Have you ever said, “I wish I was a kid again.”? Some days are harder than others as we know. Being an adult you have so many responsibilities, to bring parenthood into the mix tops it off! I just don’t feel like doing anything today! Having daily responsibilities can be a drag, waking up doing […]
Conquering Anxiety
Filled with anxiety for years and feeling hopelessness. You can’t seem to not feed your mind with negative feeds of information and fearful thoughts. You know what you need to do; to have clarity, meditate and ground yourself. You just can’t shake it as much as you try. You know you need to fuel your […]
Advocating For Yourself
How do you advocate for yourself when things are just not going well, when physicians don’t seem to listen to you. When you encounter illness at any time of your life whether it’s with you or a loved one how do you navigate to get to the root of the problem. Advocate for yourself With […]
Social Media and Mental Health
Habits I do not know the number of times I pick up my phone and scroll through my social media platforms, out of habit. I start my day by reaching for my phone and I end the day by reaching for my phone. If I can’t sleep I reach for the bastard. If I am […]
Ways to Keep Moving Forward When Life Gets Hard
On a scale from 1 to 10.. How upset do you get when someone tells you to “think positively” or “be grateful for what you have” while you’re going through a crisis? When people put it that way it feels like they’re annulling your feelings and the hard times you’re going through. But is there […]
How it Really Feels to be Postpartum
What is Postpartum? The dictionary states that the word postpartum comes from a Latin phrase which means “after childbirth”. The postpartum period begins immediately after birth and lasts for up to six months. That’s the amount of time that it takes a woman’s body toreturn to a pre-pregnancy state. Now anyone that has given birth […]
Does Money Control Your Mood?
Money is not the root of happiness, matter of fact it can rain havoc on your happiness and control your life if you don’t use it wisely. What’s the connection between money and happiness? Things that bring you happiness can be said to have intrinsic value. This means they’re valuable to you but don’t necessarily […]
