You may have heard how exercise can be a huge benefit for your mental health. In case you didn’t know that, it’s true. But which exercise helps mental health the most? In my work with women who have survived the worst of the worst, exercise is the #1 coping skill most of my ladies report […]
Anxiety
The Best Mental Hack to Overcome Your Fear of Failure
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: You’re mindset is often a big part of what holds you back in life. Your circumstances present obstacles, but your mindset is often what prevents us from overcoming them. One common mindset shift where most of us need help is in overcoming our fear of failure. […]
What You Need to Know About ADHD and Anxiety
ADHD and Anxiety, at first glance, don’t seem as if they would have that much in common. What does inattention and forgetfulness have to do with “A feeling of apprehension and fear, characterized by physical symptoms such as palpitations, sweating, and feelings of stress?” By the way, that’s the medical definition of an anxiety disorder […]
How to Stop Being a Perfectionist Starting Right Now
Fair warning: learning how to stop being a perfectionist is no small nor easy task. If you’ve had your run ins with that all to familiar pit in your stomach and anvil on your chest at the slightest hint of a mistake, you may already know how hard it can be to get rid of […]
Actually, Sometimes Stress is Good For You
This post contains affiliate links. We’ve all heard about the negative effects of stress. I mean, do you remember that commercial about cortisol? I can still hear it playing in my head: “Stress increases cortisol. Cortisol increases belly fat. XYZ products helps reduce belly fat. You need XYZ product!” Funny how that sticks with you. […]
How to Self Care When You’re Highly Sensitive & Overstimulated
When you are a highly sensitive person, getting overstimulated is an all-year-round issue. From fun summer cook outs to Thanksgiving and Christmas get togethers, the potential for getting overwhelmed is always there! If you’re like me, you enjoy the buzz of friends and family talking, laughing, and having a good time. But after a while, […]
9 of the Best Ways to Calm Your Anxiety
One of the most important things you need to know about calming your anxiety is that anxiety is kinda like the night shift. Bear with me for a minute and I’ll explain… A few years ago, I had the horror, the one that I will no longer dignify to name. The shift that must not […]
This Shy Introvert Loves Networking and You Can, too!
True or False? All shy introverts must hate networking? If you said false I’m going to assume that you were trying to beat the system and you really think it’s true. It’s not you, it’s me. I have yet to meet a person who doesn’t think it’s crazy that someone as socially anxious as I […]
A Letter To The Woman Who Hates Her Body
To the Woman Who Hates Her Body: Stop criticizing yourself for the body image that you see in the mirror. You are beautiful and it’s time to learn to love your body. Hearing your story and sharing your inner world is truly heartbreaking. As I sit and listen to the painful things you have experienced […]
The Truth About Sexual Assault
I’ve thought about this post and I’ve overthought this post. I’ve avoided it, I’ve written it, and I’ve re-written it. And then I repeated all of that just a few more times. I tend to steer clear of politics and hot button topics, especially when writing en mass rather than having a one on one […]