Tag: Anxiety
Self-Care Kits
I’ve written about self-care before. As somebody who deals with their mental health daily, without some form of self-care, I’d be more of a mess than I already am. Self-care can take a variety of forms and it is not one size fits all. We are all different in our needs and what makes us ...- Memoir & AutobiographiesCultureScience & TechnologyCreativityEntertainmentSelf-Help & RelationshipsFiction
Writing Butterflies
My creative writing teachers in college always used to say there was no such thing as writer’s block. They said as long as you sat down to write something would end up on the page eventually. I usually don’t have this issue because I have a cast of characters who will comment on anything from ... The Hardest Humble
Kendrick Lamar said it best in his song Humble, “be humble, sit down,” but being humble is easier said than done. To be “humble,” according to the dictionary, is having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s importance. In my experience being humble isn’t how you present yourself. It’s the act of tossing ...New Job Jitters (The Art of Transition)
Obtaining a new job is no easy fleet. Especially if it’s a position that’s out of your normal realm of expertise. It’s hard work. You perfect your application, cover letter, and resume. These items shine brighter than an engagement ring. You aced the interview, you rocked the thank you letters, and now the position is ...The Only Thing
My husband and I took a week-long trip to Washington, DC, in early July. It felt so surreal to visit The White House, the U.S. Capitol, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. It is incredible how much history each place has. Visiting the Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial was the most impactful part of the ...Five Things For Self-Care
An essential part of mental health many advocates discuss is self-care. Simplistic in its approach, self-care can be much more challenging to accomplish when your mind is telling you, “You aren’t worth it.” The question we often struggle to answer is, what do you do when you’re struggling with that voice in your head? There ...Toxic People And How To Handle Them
Warning: The contagious agent of toxicity is spreading. Avoid this agent at all cost. It’s sneaky, manipulative and if you allow it, it has the power to overtake you. It is my wholehearted belief that toxic people should come with warning labels. I had a recent encounter with a person who displays these poisonous personality ...- EnvironmentEntertainmentCreativityParenting & FamilySelf-Help & RelationshipsFictionMemoir & Autobiographies
The Ravine
Debbie haphazardly parked her SUV in the middle of the curvy canyon road. She jumped out and sprinted toward the edge of the ravine. Her heart threatened to burst from her chest as she caught sight of her son’s crashed motorcycle. She peered twenty feet downward and scanned the rocky depths for her son, Jake. ... Learn To Be Selfish
Is it wrong to be selfish? At an early age, it is taught to be selfish is wrong. Religions have taught selfishness is a sin and praise acts of selflessness. One of my earliest memories of childhood is bonding over a toy in the third grade with a girl named Rebecca. This taught me the act ...A Letter to 17-Year-Old Me
Dear 17-year-old Jordan, I won’t ask how you’re doing right now. 16 was an awkward year for us, so I already know the answer. I know that it seems like life is out to get you. I wish I could promise that the next four years are so much easier. I can’t. But I can ...
