In today’s culture, we idolize independence. We love to see people pick themselves up, dust off their boots, and get to work. The self-made hustler mentality is celebrated, and it has seeped into the self-help world. It’s almost expected to isolate ourselves to work on our personal growth. I did […]
Tag: Mental health
From Sulking to Savoring: My Rituals for Bad Mental Health Days
Lying in bed, I stare at the canopy above me. I can’t even be bothered to move. My mind replays my worst hits, complete with commentary. Regret, shame, and guilt weigh heavy on my chest. I turn onto my side, watching the sunlight struggle to brighten my room through the […]
Daily Creative Prompts: Staying Inspired in Everyday Moments
Ever feel like life is too busy to find time for creativity? I get it. Staying inspired doesn’t always require a big spark or some grand artistic retreat. The truth is, inspiration is often right in front of us, hidden in the simplest daily moments. You just need to know […]
How To Declutter Your Mind And Space To Live Mindfully
Staring at my living room after coming home, I first notice my disheveled couch, blankets tossed everywhere, and a bit of fur courtesy of my furry companion. I couldn’t be bothered to clean; I had too much on my mind and my plate, and it’s now spilling over into my […]
11 things I’ve Learned During My Healing Arc
For the past four years, I’ve been on a journey of self-improvement. From breaking bad habits to facing my inner darkness, it’s been an intense experience—one I hope I won’t need to revisit. Today, I can confidently say I’m in a good place, both with myself and the world around […]
I Stopped Therapy and Might Not Go Back
I closed the Zoom app and stared at the screen, just after finishing my latest therapy session. Over the past two years, my attendance had been sporadic. The last time my therapist saw me, I was crying into a bottle of whiskey, questioning why my life felt so terrible. Maybe […]
A Guide to Maintaining Mental Health While Dating
Dating can be exhausting, especially if you’re just getting back into it or if you’ve adopted a more introverted lifestyle. Even for those who enjoy being out and about, dating can take a toll on mental health and one’s view of humanity. A few bad dates can make you want […]
Nope, I Don’t Want Marriage, or Kids
There comes a time in every girl’s life when you have to sit yourself down and ask, “Why am I dating?” Typically, this happens in your late teens or early 20s, sometimes even younger than that. I know society puts pressure on everyone to get married and settle down. It’s […]
Mastering Mindfulness: Strategies to Find Peace Amidst Mental Noise
During a quiet moment, I sit and try to embrace the tranquility of the morning. However, my mind has other plans, drifting from endless rambles to deep interpersonal questions. While my mind is ready for a full discussion, I am not. I don’t want to think like a philosopher; I […]
Forging Bonds: Navigating Mother’s Day Estrangement and Building Community
Sitting in my car, tired from the day, I’m debating on making this call. It’s late in the evening on Mother’s Day, and outside of a text, I haven’t spoken to my mom today, nor has she reached out to ask why. We were never close growing up, and the […]