Mental Health vs. Mental Wellness: What’s the Difference? We often hear people talk about mental health and mental wellness as if they’re the same thing, but they’re not. Understanding the difference can change how you care for your mind, prevent burnout, and create a life that feels balanced and fulfilling. People often use health and wellness interchangeably, but they’re not quite the same thing. Mental health is about your clinical state—how your mind, emotions, and behaviors are functioning. Mental wellness is about daily practices that support balance and resilience. Discovering Optimal Wellness: A Journey of Self-Improvement You don’t need to…
Longing for More Calm and Less Chaos I am linking up with Five Minute Friday. This week’s word prompt is “longing.” Longing for more calm and less chaos. I long for more calm.More steady mornings. Calm coffee moments.More predictable rhythms.More quiet inside my body.More space between triggers and reactions.More moments where nothing is demanded. I long for less chaos.Less constant urgency.Less emotional whiplash.Less scrambling.Less constantly stressed-based living.Less feeling like I’m always behind. I don’t need a “better mindset.”I need fewer fires and more buffers. Today’s affirmation: “I am building a life that feels calm to live inside.” Healing Beyond the…
Create Consistent Wellness Goals Building a wellness routine that sticks is more than just setting intentions—it’s about translating those intentions into small, sustainable actions that reshape your daily life. The challenge isn’t starting; it’s continuing. Life pulls us in every direction, and our self-care often gets postponed or forgotten. To change that, you need more than motivation. You need structure, reflection, and friction-removal strategies that work in real-world conditions. Below are grounded, actionable approaches to help you stay consistent. Each one is designed to keep you aligned with your goals, even when things get messy or unpredictable. Design…
Image via Freepik The Chalk Dust Doesn’t Settle: Self-Care and Survival for Today’s Teachers It sneaks up on you somewhere between your third cup of lukewarm coffee and the twenty-second “Miss, can I go to the bathroom?” of the day. That hollow hum of burnout, like a radiator clanking in a quiet apartment, gradually becoming part of the background noise until it’s impossible to ignore. If you’re a teacher—especially in today’s post-pandemic, understaffed, over-tested…
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Food Ideas: Breakfast or brunch of gluten free dairy free pancakes with a bit of green food dye to make them festive. We made this recipe making sure to make it dairy free as well as gluten free. We actually ended up doing a clean out the fridge night for dinner. Salad and Corn chowder. The corn chowder was made with Almond milk and Earths best spread since 2 of us have to be dairy free. I learned an interesting tidbit today. Today is also the feast day for Gertrude of Nivelles, who is the patron saint of gardeners and…
The Importance of Self Care It’s easy to put yourself last—juggling responsibilities, meeting deadlines, and taking care of others while neglecting your own well-being. But self-care isn’t a luxury; it’s a necessity for maintaining physical health, mental clarity, and emotional balance. Read a personal experience in this guest post by Linda Vande Voort My Story I finally found myself this past year. I was a teacher for 25 years in special education. Nonetheless, it was all I ever wanted to do. I put my heart and soul into my work to help those with disabilities get an education and have…
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.)…
Beach Getaway Summer Road Trip Essentials Your Guide to Comfort Adventure | SheSpeaks "Have you ever taken a vacation by yourself? For work or just because? If you have not, then I highly recommend it, even if it's just 2 nights." ~lena@whatmommydoes.com (Adventures in SEO) What is your favorite beach getaway memory? Packing for a beach trip involves thinking about essentials for sun protection, comfort, and enjoyment by the water. Here’s a comprehensive list to ensure you’re prepared for a fantastic beach getaway: Pack Essentials: Don’t forget to pack sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, beach towels, swimwear, and beach…
This week, I am sharing some resources from some of my favorite chronic illness bloggers. Resources: Chronic Illness Blogs To Follow I was diagnosed with mental health issues and chronic fatigue myself. I found this post helpful. Not many understand how some days are especially hard. It is pretty isolating to feel like no one understands and to feel physically or mentally unwell most of the time. Mental health and chronic fatigue Self-care and chronic illness management are very important topics. Trying to manage your chronic illnesses and make sure you are performing self-care well can be a real struggle…
