A Self-Love Blog*
The Myth: “If I Have God, I Don’t Need Therapy” For generations, many of us were taught that leaning on prayer alone was enough to heal depression, trauma, or anxiety. And while prayer is powerful, we must be careful not to weaponize faith in a way that shames people out of seeking help. Here’s the …
Hey Friend! Ghosting can be a painful experience that can leave us feeling hurt, confused, and rejected. It can make us question our worth and value as a person, wondering what we did wrong to deserve such treatment. However, it’s important to remember that ghosting says more about the person doing the ghosting than it …
The holiday season is typically associated with joy and celebration, but for some people it’s a period of stressful demands, painful reflection, loneliness, anxiety, and depression. It’s important to take extra steps to look after mental health during this busier time of year. Here are some tips for avoiding the holiday blues and practicing self-care. …
Did you know that high functioning depression is one of the most common mental illnesses in the United States? It affects millions of people each year, and yet it is often misunderstood. In this blog post, we will discuss what high functioning depression is, as well as some of the statistics associated with it. We …
I’m sure you heard about it already. The slap heard across the world. I thought this was a great teaching moment and the importance of respect and setting healthy boundaries in our lives. If we don’t learn this valuable skill we might just end up looking like Chris Rock…lol. In a world that is constantly …
Hey boo, heyyy! Do you feel anxious before a dental visit or starting something new? Have you gotten the jitters before speaking in front of a large group or sweaty palms when thinking about the future? These are common reactions when faced with something that’s scary or unfamiliar and it doesn’t necessarily mean that anything …
Simone Biles is a 24 year old gymnast. She has 32 Olympic & world championship medals. She is one of the most decorated gymnast. Recently, our girl was in the news last week. She withdrew from the individual all around gymnastics competition at the Tokyo Olympics to focus on her mental health. Simone recently admitted …
Heyyyy boo, heyyy! If you are struggling with depression, then this blog post is for you! I am defined by the actions I take in response to depression and not by the depression itself. I am defined by my personality, my actions, and my beliefs. I define myself! I am stronger than these feelings of …
Hey boo! Now did you know that smiling doesn’t only make you look good but there are great health benefits that comes along with it also? And if your answer is “no”, trust me, I didn’t know either. Each time you smile, you throw a little feel-good party in your brain. I mean, who doesn’t …
Hey boo! As I stated in my previous post, May is mental health awareness month. And our mental health is very important, but it’s something that many of us neglect, which we shouldn’t. And this is why for the rest of this month I’m going to be stressing the importance of it (honey, I’m going …