What does Taylor Swift teach us about mental health? And I know, I’m one of many voices writing about this in recent months. But how can you not write about the impact that one of the most lyrically savvy artists of our time? (If you haven’t already guessed, yes, I’m a Swiftie) So, allow me to add my two cents to a field that is full of ideas. 1 - Connection: Listening to a ... Continue Reading »
Relief Does Eventually Come
This morning I felt anxious—like crawl out of my skin, almost panic attack level anxious. I couldn’t even put my finger on what it was that was causing this level of anxiety. Maybe it was my kids screaming like wild banshees from all corners of the house. Maybe it was oversleeping /sleeping through my alarm and feeling more rushed. Maybe it was the over caffeinated, under hydrated ratio. Or maybe ... Continue Reading »
Mindfulness Instead of Mindlessness
I recently made a post on social media about the flowers that had bloomed outside my house. Every day I walk in and out of my house at least 3 times, but usually even more than that. I’m carrying toddlers, or my workbags, or my mind is racing about the next thing I have to do. One night as I was sitting out on the front step, I had a realization—there were huge flowers that had popped up all ... Continue Reading »