• Mental Health

    15 Ways Women Sabotage Self-Care

    February 8, 2025 - By 

    Guest Post: Anna Celotto Back in November, I came across The Feral Housewife newsletter and not only have I read some great articles I got to add another woman and writer to my community. We are working together to break the stigma of mental health issues. Please read this very informative article on how we sabotage self-care. 15 Ways Women Sabotage Self-Care Stop sabotaging your self-care routine Hey ladies, does the following quote strike a chord for you, as it did for me? “Most people spend more time recharging their cell phone than their soul.” (From a Mel Robbins podcast.)…

  • Mental Health

    Winter Wellness: Groundhog Day: Spring or Six More Weeks of Winter? 

    February 2, 2025 - By 

    Groundhog Day: Spring or Six More Weeks of Winter?  Today is Groundhog Day The groundhog predicted 6 more weeks of winter for 2025.    These posts will help you prepare and plan for tough days. They will remind you to take care of yourself and try to reduce as many stressors as possible. Groundhog Day: Spring or Six More Weeks of Winter? In today’s post, I am going to share with you ways to be proactive and prepare for days that are hard. Discover my top 5 posts on reducing stress, practicing self-care, and preparing for hard days. These insights…

  • Five Minute Friday - Linkups - Mental Health

    Satisfied~ Satisfaction Fulfilment

    January 16, 2025 - By 

    Satisfied is defined as feeling content or pleased. But what if satisfaction isn’t the ultimate goal? What if, instead, we aim for fulfillment—finding purpose and meaning in our journey, even in moments of struggle? There’s a common belief that we must always strive to be happy and satisfied, as if life is a constant state of ease. But in reality, life is full of ups and downs, moments of exhaustion, stress, and even doubt. The pursuit of fulfillment means embracing all of these moments and seeing the value in them. When we dedicate ourselves to growth, to helping others, and…

  • Mental Health

    Peace, Gratitude and Balance.

    November 22, 2024 - By 

     Tips for Staying Grounded During the Holidays   As we approach the holiday season, it’s a time to reflect on the importance of peace, gratitude, and balance. This month has been a gentle reminder of how essential it is to cultivate serenity in our lives, especially when the world feels chaotic and demanding. In this issue, we explore ways to nurture your mental and emotional well-being through mindfulness, self-care, and connection. 1. Embrace the Present:  The holidays can bring joy but also stress, overwhelm, and distractions. One powerful way to stay centered during this season is by practicing mindfulness. Instead…

  • Health

    Practical Health Strategies

    November 6, 2024 - By 

                Total Wellness: Practical Health Strategies to Incorporate into Daily Life In a world that often feels like an intricate puzzle of responsibilities and challenges, the pursuit of comprehensive wellness can seem daunting. However, achieving a balanced, healthy lifestyle need not be as complicated as it appears. This article serves as your guide to embracing simplicity in your quest for holistic health.                       Photo Credit: tirachard on Freepik Seek Expert Guidance for Total Well-Being Understanding when to seek professional help is vital for maintaining your overall…

  • Image of a woman looking off into the distance
    Mental Health

    Awareness and Prevention of Caregiver Burnout

    June 13, 2024 - By 

    Awareness and Prevention of Caregiver Burnout Caregiver burnout is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion that results from the demands of caring for others, often over an extended period. It’s common among individuals who provide ongoing care for family members or loved ones who are elderly, disabled, chronically ill, or have special needs. The responsibilities of caregiving can be overwhelming, encompassing tasks such as providing personal care, managing medications, attending medical appointments, coordinating services, and handling household chores. The constant pressure and stress of managing these responsibilities can take a toll on caregivers, leading to burnout. Symptoms of…

  • Mental Health

    10 tips to Maintaining Mental Wellness Amidst Crisis

    June 10, 2024 - By 

      Maintaining Mental Wellness Amidst Crisis During a crisis, people need help. Whether it be a personal or global crisis, take care of your mental, emotional, and physical well-being while navigating challenging circumstances. Here are some strategies to help you stay grounded and resilient: During a crisis, there are a lot of needs. People need advice, direction, assurance, support, truth, etc. What if you are dealing with a crisis? What will you need most?  Can we plan ahead and prepare to make future crises less impactful by putting mental wellness and self-care tools in our toolbox and routine? Let’s start…

  • Health - Mental Health

    10 Simple Wellness Tips to Start Your Summer Right

    June 9, 2024 - By 

    10 Simple Wellness Tips to Start Your Summer Right   The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines wellness as “the quality or state of being in good health, especially as an actively sought goal.” The Global Wellness Institute defines wellness as “the active pursuit of activities, choices, and lifestyles that lead to a state of holistic health.” It also goes into detail on the difference between wellness and well-being. Until reading this, I had often interchanged those words as if they were the same. Why is wellness important? Here is a great article from Judy Molinaro on why health and wellness are important. …

  • Mental Health

    Get it Done Finish It

    June 5, 2024 - By 

    Stop Beating Yourself up for not Getting Things Done You may have heard this advice from others: Get it done. Finish it “Get it done” and “finish it” both convey a sense of urgency and determination to complete a task or goal. Makes complete sense. These phrases can serve as motivational reminders to stay focused and follow through until the task is completed successfully.   I spend a lot of time going through life looking at what I’should’ be doing or what I didn’t get done. Instead, we (you and I) should acknowledge how much we have already done. I…

  • Mental Health - Parenting

    Emotion Explorers Roundup : Navigating Feelings with Kids

    June 2, 2024 - By 

    Emotion Explorers Roundup: Navigating Feelings with Kids   Emotions can be like peeling an onion. Layers and layers, especially if the person has had a lot of trauma or adverse experiences in their lives.  The things I know now that I did not know when I was a parent amaze me. I mean, I wish I had known it all then. But before I go down that rabbit hole, I am giving you a round-up of resources and ideas for exploring feelings with kids and teaching kids how to express their emotions healthily. As I wrote in my 2021 article…