A few weeks ago, Emily wrote about her tips for getting out of a funk. In it, she provided some actionable items that have helped her change her mindset and kick her motivation into gear. Admittedly, I have found myself in a funk these last few weeks and turning to Emily's advice for inspiration. However, … Continue reading Finding Yourself When You’re In A Funk
What Not To Say To Someone With Anxiety… And Ways To Help
It can be hard to understand what someone is going through when they suffer from intense anxiety or an anxiety disorder when it's not something you've experienced before, but sometimes the best-intended advice and support isn't always what's best to say. Below are some suggestions for what not to say, and some things that might … Continue reading What Not To Say To Someone With Anxiety… And Ways To Help
Yoga For A Better Night’s Sleep
Good quality sleep is essential for our overall health, but some nights it can be hard to get. Sometimes it can seem impossible to shut our brain off. Use these yoga poses to passively stretch your body and release tension. Connecting with your breath will help to calm your mind as well. Easy Pose / … Continue reading Yoga For A Better Night’s Sleep
Learning The Value Of Conflict In Relationships
Yesterday, I came across the following quote from Martha Beck: “Conflict in close relationships is not only inevitable, it's essential.” Reading this statement suddenly had me thinking about my own relationships; particularly the relationship that I have built with my fiance, AJ. You see from the time that I was young, I always imagined that … Continue reading Learning The Value Of Conflict In Relationships
Getting Out Of A Funk
Do you ever have days where you just feel like you're in a funk? I've had a couple of those lately, and I'm blaming this excessive heat we're having. I have noticed that I don't do well when I'm overheating - it literally melts away my motivation. This funk makes me less motivated, more prone … Continue reading Getting Out Of A Funk
7 Mantras For Positivity
I have written previously about how the act of repeating mantras to myself has helped with my anxiety (6 Mantras I Use To Help Manage Anxiety) and increased my motivation (6 Mantras For Motivation). Below is a list of 7 phrases that when I repeat them to myself, increase my positivity. The below phrases may … Continue reading 7 Mantras For Positivity
4 Strategies For Learning How To Let Go
I am a total grudge-holder… it is one of my biggest flaws. When somebody or something upsets me, I have a hard time letting it go. Now when I say “letting it go” I mean it on a deep level. It is pretty contradictory but another one of my flaws is that I hate confrontation. … Continue reading 4 Strategies For Learning How To Let Go