Tag: anxiety
Whispers of Fear
One of the parting gifts of having a challenging childhood is that when things are going well, fear starts whispering that something is going to go wrong. You have a hard time enjoying happy things because you’re waiting for the other shoe to drop. I definitely feel this in my life! Right now with the … More Whispers of Fear
5 Things to Help When You Feel Anxious
We all have times when we are stressed and anxious. Here are 5 things to try to help you through it. 1. Express Yourself: Call a friend. Rant. Write in a journal. Make lists. Get it all out of your head in a tangible way. 2. Breathe: Take a minute to focus on your breath. … More 5 Things to Help When You Feel Anxious
Mental Health Checkup
Be Here
From Elaina: I don’t know about y’all, but this time in history has wrecked havoc on my mental health. My baseline anxiety level is a lot higher than normal. Things in my life and the world seem to be changing drastically and rapidly. I came across the following Petition for Presence by Morgan Day Cecil … More Be Here
New Normal
From Elaina: As businesses start opening up and people are returning to work, I think a lot of us are realizing that life will look different than it was before. We’ve all been hunkered down, waiting until life returns to normal. Now we are faced with the fact that our old normal doesn’t exist. I … More New Normal
Blog: Simplicity
Dec. 5, 2018 From Lisa My eldest daughter hates Christmas! Yes, you heard me, she hates this time of year. To her it brings great anxiety, tons of obligations, unnatural pleasantries and the ever haunting reminder of childhood losses. For me, Christmas has always been an amazing time of year, filled with great joy, music, … More Blog: Simplicity