Photo Credit: Canva Here’s why each of these self-care basics is crucial:
May The Fourth Be With You When did it start that on May 4th your social media feed was filled with “May The Fourth Be With You“? I’m not really familiar with Star Wars. I may have seen an episode or two over the years and occasionally catch references to things in the show. Though not an official holiday it has become an unofficial Star Wars Holiday. It seems to be a pretty popular trend to post Yoda memes on May 4th with this saying. “Lucasfilm, the production company behind the films, claimed the phrase was later flipped in 1978…
This post is part of the April 2024 A-Z Blogging Challenge. LETTER Z Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you. “Get those Zs: Mental Health and Self-Care” In the hustle and bustle of our modern lives, mental health and self-care often take a backseat to the never-ending to-do lists and responsibilities. However,…
This post is part of the April 2024 A-Z Blogging Challenge. LETTER Y Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Words that start with Y~ 480 Scrabble words Yaks Yarrow Yawns Yolks Your Self Yourself In the vast expanse of mind’s terrain, Where yarrow blooms midst joy and pain,…
This post is part of the April 2024 A-Z Blogging Challenge. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you. The S’s of Mental Health There are a lot of similarities in Chronic invisible illness and mental illness. There is a stigma with both Chronic Invisible Illnesses. In my writing I focus more on mental health than some other chronic invisible illness’s. I have more experience with having dealt with that invisible illness a lot longer than some of my other diagnoses. I see a lot of…
This post is part of the April 2024 A-Z Blogging Challenge. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Trying to figure out a word to use for letter C that relates to the topic of mental health… I put a search in and came up with this list of words. I am going to be focusing on coping skills for this letter. Coping skills are defined as “Coping skills are the tactics that people use to deal with stressful situations.” on the…
Summer Sanity Savers Round-up Summer sanity savers can make all the difference in maintaining your peace of mind during the warmer months. Establishing a routine can help keep chaos at bay, even when schedules tend to be more relaxed. Setting aside dedicated time for yourself, whether it’s for reading, exercising, or simply unwinding, is essential for your mental well-being. Embrace the outdoors by planning picnics, hikes, or beach days to soak in the sun and connect with nature. Keep hydration levels up and prioritize self-care to combat the heat and stay energized. Don’t forget to indulge in simple pleasures like…
Trust Brighter Days are Coming I am linking up at FMF Writing Prompt Link-up :: Trust – Five Minute Friday The link up directions are we are given a word prompt and write for five minutes. This week’s FMF writing prompt is: TRUST Setting a timer for five minutes, and . . . GO. When I saw this word prompt I had several phrases pop in my head “Trust in Him” and “Trust the Process” Trust Brighter Days are Coming. As I wrote…
PROCESSING~ I am processing that I tend to want to help everyone and feel I should be doing more than I am. In trying to be homemaker, wife, mom, grandmother, foster parent/grandparent and hold down a job outside the home. Trying to do all of those things not taking into consideration my multiple diagnoses of chronic health issues. Having postponed and procrastinated about health appointments. I hit a wall and was reminded of the importance of putting on ones own oxygen mask first. RELYING I have been relying on taking time to escape…
Take Time To Be Quiet: Sanity Saver After writing this and typing “Take Time To Be Quiet” into a search engine that it is actually a quote credited to Zig Ziglar I am linking up at a weekly writing prompt link-up here at Five Minute Friday. We are given a prompt and we free write for 5 minutes. This weeks prompt is Quiet. I find that if I do not take time and try to escape the noise of daily living and have five minutes of quiet each day I may put on my grumpy pants. I tend to get…