October 4 began Mental Illness Awareness Week and the 7 days of awareness and advocacy culminate Saturday, October 10, on World Mental Health Day. I’ve written several different posts over the years about mental health awareness and recognizing symptoms of possible mental illness, but I *know* I am not speaking just for myself when I…
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6 Coping Mechanisms Carrying Me Through the Covid-19 Pandemic
How’s that for a title? When brainstorming blog post ideas 3 months ago, I never thought I’d be offering reflections or coping mechanisms on how to navigate and survive a global pandemic. And yet…here we are. In this strange—and different—new reality. Perhaps this post is redundant (given my propensity to discuss self-care in the past—boring…
It’s ok…
The last several, isolating weeks have felt like an eternity, yes? I know many of you are struggling. You are navigating the front lines as nurses and physicians, grocery clerks and pharmacists, risking your own health and wellbeing to take care of or provide necessities to others. You are working from home—with no assistance—while keeping…
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2020
Every year I try to share a post for National Eating Disorders Awareness Week with hopes to bring a bit of attention to a group of illnesses that impacts people from all genders, ethnicities, socioeconomic classes, fitness levels, and sizes. This year, NEDA Week falls on February 24th through March 1st; the theme is: Come As…
How to Practice Self-Compassion
With my birthday falling so close to Valentine’s Day, I’ve never put too much effort into celebrating the holiday. To me, it’s overly commercialized, and while I do enjoy exchanging clever cards, chocolates, and small, thoughtful gifts with my loved ones, February 14th is really just an excuse to wear red or pink, sport some…
5 Things To Stop Telling Yourself This Year
Setting fresh, new goals for the New Year is a wonderful feeling and something most of us have done throughout our lives, but sometimes resolving NOT to do something is just as important. As someone who’s intimately aware of her inner critic, I can look in the mirror, walk out of a meeting, or brush…
My “I Don’t List”
The other day, a friend of mine posted a wonderful article in our online mommy support group: Every woman has an ‘I don’t’ list. And it’s time we shared them. As suggested by the title, the article highlighted the guilt that’s pervasive among well-meaning, high-achieving mothers and the unrealistic expectations of the “hustle culture” that…
My Anxiety Tool Kit (featuring Masters Teas)
When feeling anxious, I like to practice simple, tried-and-true calming rituals—like brewing tea. Masters Teas by Adagio Teas is a curated collection of specialty teas harvested directly from farms throughout Asia.
The Problem with Self-Care as a Trend
We’re still talking about the self-care—all the time. I try to “practice” it, and I often look for new ways to engage in activities or habits that are “good” for me. Nevertheless, I think there’s a problem with self-care as a trend.
To the Struggling Mom…
Parenting is never easy, and we’ve all been that struggling mom at one point or another. This is an open letter to you moms (and dads and “nontraditional” caregivers, too, as I’m sure you can relate to much of this) when you’re feeling your lowest. To the struggling mom… I see you over there in…
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