mental-health

  • 30 Days of Self-Care: Handling Grief | Day 16

    Navigating Father’s Day without your father can be overwhelming. Discover how focusing on gratitude and positive memories can help you manage grief and find strength. Join me in honoring our fathers and embracing the healing power of self-care. Continue reading

    30 Days of Self-Care: Handling Grief | Day 16
  • 30 Days of Self-Care: Mindful Breathing | Day 13

    Breathing is a fundamental aspect of life, yet it is often taken for granted. By embracing mindful breathing techniques, we can enhance our well-being, manage stress, and find greater clarity and peace, one breath at a time. Continue reading

    30 Days of Self-Care: Mindful Breathing | Day 13
  • 30 Days of Self-Care: Journaling | Day 12

    Discover the transformative power of journaling for self-care. Explore how embracing both handwritten and digital methods can bring clarity, connect you with others, and reinforce your goals. Join me in this journey of self-discovery and healing through the written word. Continue reading

    30 Days of Self-Care: Journaling | Day 12
  • 30 Days of Self-Care: Setting Boundaries | Day 11

    Discover the transformative power of setting boundaries to protect your well-being from toxic influences. Learn how clear limits can foster healthy relationships, reduce stress, and ensure your rights are respected, both at home and in all interactions. Continue reading

    30 Days of Self-Care: Setting Boundaries | Day 11
  • 30 Days of Self-Care: Discovering Meditation | Day 10

    Discover the transformative power of meditation, even amidst daily migraines and a racing mind. Join me as I navigate various techniques, ultimately finding peace through the rhythmic recitation of the rosary, supported by insights from experts and scientific research on… Continue reading

    30 Days of Self-Care: Discovering Meditation | Day 10
  • 30 Days of Self-Care: Declutter | Day 7

    Step into the transformative realm of decluttering, where chaos fades into serenity and simplicity. Discover how external clutter can trigger stress and elevate cortisone levels, hindering your peace of mind. Let’s reclaim clarity through mindful decluttering. Continue reading

    30 Days of Self-Care: Declutter | Day 7
  • 30 Days of Self-Care: Quality Sleep | Day 4

    Despite averaging nine hours of sleep, I was depriving my body of crucial REM and deep sleep stages, leading to a shocking discovery that changed my approach to sleep and self-care. My journey revealed the hidden dangers of poor sleep… Continue reading

    30 Days of Self-Care: Quality Sleep | Day 4
  • 30 Days of Self-Care: Regular Exercise | Day 3

    Discover how managing migraines and fibromyalgia led me to reintroduce regular exercise, inspired by experts like Ben Bergeron. Learn how personalized workouts and gradual progress transformed my health and well-being, emphasizing the importance of movement for a balanced life. Continue reading

    30 Days of Self-Care: Regular Exercise | Day 3
  • Book Review: Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach

    This book has not only broadened my understanding but also deepened my compassion for myself and others. Whether you’re well-versed in Buddhist practices or, like me, new to these ideas, Tara Brach offers a gentle yet profound invitation to transform… Continue reading

    Book Review: Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach
  • Healing from a Narcissistic Relationship: The Empath is the Narcissist?

    Identify and embrace your empathetic traits to navigate relationships more effectively. Learn to establish boundaries to protect your emotional well-being from being overwhelmed, ensuring you can continue to offer compassion without compromising your own health. Continue reading

    Healing from a Narcissistic Relationship: The Empath is the Narcissist?