There are many factors that contribute to our overall wellness, including diet, exercise, sleep, stress management, and social interactions. While we each have to find what works best for us as individuals, there are some wellness brands that stand out for their commitment to helping people live their best lives.
Read MoreLet’s explore some of benefits of tea in relation to stress and anxiety and meet some tea brands that are great for relaxing.
Read MoreI try to be very transparent with writing about my struggle with anxiety. I think the more we start the conversation we build a community and are able to remind others struggling that they are not alone. These are a few products I have tried and, as someone who struggles with mental health, honestly would have loved to receive as a gift of encouragement. If you have a friend struggling a nice gesture or positive reminder can go a long way.
Read MoreToday is World Mental Health Day! I invite you to be part of the conversation whether you struggle with mental health or not, we can all learn from the experiences of others. I’m pretty transparent about my mental health because 1) writing is therapeutic and helps me cope and 2) I think it’s so important to start the conversation. I’ve struggled with anxiety since I was a kid. I’m 23 and I’ve been in therapy on and off. I’m on meds for anxiety. I have to be careful with how certain foods effects my mental health. And it’s okay to talk about all of that.
Read MoreIt’s time to take a look at what the best aromatherapy candles are. I’ve got a list of the best non-toxic candles from seven different makers and small businesses. I’m sure that by the end of this post you’ll find the right candle for your relaxation routine.
Read MoreTo my loved ones this holiday season, it’s not you it’s me…and my anxiety. This holiday season please don’t be offended if I step away. Togetherness and family time can be great, but it can also be overwhelming for those struggling with mental health. It’s easy for my mind to get over stimulated and shut down at social gatherings. So if I step away…please don’t take it personally.
Read MoreHere are some gift ideas, mostly from small businesses, that would make a good gift for any anxious friend! I've had personal experience with anxiety and have included some of my favorite products in this list of the best gifts! This guide features affordable gifts in the $5-$30 price range as well as higher end ideas too!
Read MoreI was opposed to talk therapy for quite sometime because I had the wrong counselors. After crashing and burning in college, I decided it was time to try again. Finally, on the fourth counselor I found a match. All it took was a recommendation from a friend to change my life. Since I started counseling with this lovely lady, I have learned a lot about myself, my triggers, and grown as a person.
Read MoreLately CBD has had quite the hype. The CBD industry can be overwhelming to navigate. I wanted to create this guide for people who are interested in learning about it and how to choose sustainable & responsibly made CBD products. To be honest I was overwhelmed when I first heard about CBD, but have been using these products for a few years now. I have tried CBD products from all of these brands and learned the importance of choosing organic CBD.
Read MoreStruggling with anxiety doesn’t mean you have to miss out from experiencing the world on your own. Here are a few helpful tips for traveling alone with anxiety. Plus, I recently decided to take a solo-trip and a twenty six year old woman traveling alone with anxiety, I thought I'd share my experience.
Read MoreJournaling has been linked with decreased feelings of nervousness as well as improved mental clarity and problem solving skills. With that in mind, we’ve put together some great ideas on tips to keeping an anxiety journal, anxiety journal prompts, and more!
Read MoreImplementing self affirmations into everyday life may be just the thing you need to reduce anxious feelings. Here are 47 affirmations and tips for incorporating them into your day!
Read MoreWords of encouragement can go a long way on days when your friend is struggling.
If you’re unsure what to say, these are some phrases that I've found helpful and we have a list of quotes from inspiring people that can offer guidance in being there for someone who needs some extra encouragement and positivity.
Read MoreHere is a collection of meaningful quotes about self-care that will inspire you to take better care of yourself each day.
There is also a list of ten different ways to practice self care and I'm sharing my own self care routine too!
Read MoreAs someone who struggles with anxiety, I’ve been told the wrong thing SO many times. But I’m writing this because it’s important to educate people on how individuals struggling with mental health feel, what to say, and what not to say. Be sure to read to the end to learn a few phrases that you SHOULD use.
Read MoreDoes anyone else ever have those days where the world just throws too much at you and you want to curl up in bed and cry? I’ve had a few of them recently. Days where the anxiety takes over me and I enter shutdown mode. I can’t think. I can’t be present. I can’t be productive. But I can physically feel the anxiety weighing down on me. Our little puppy dog has been sick for about a month and with multiple vet visits, waking up in the night with him, and having to take days off work to sit at the vet only to receive no answers….I’ve been struggling. I’ve fallen behind on work. I’m a sleep deprived mess. AND I haven’t been practicing adequate self care.
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