Storytime One thing about me is that I will give someone a nickname of endearment real quick. I just love names and the meanings behind them. Names carry stories and sometimes can capture your heart before you even realize it. That is exactly what happened when I came up with the name for this blog:…
Blogging Journey= Therapy Hey! I have written posts before this one, and I now feel like I should have started a little differently. Nonetheless, I am here now to introduce myself and speak more about how I got here as a blogger. I want to explain why I started my blogging journey. My name is…
🤎When You Feel Helpless as a Parent In parenthood, there are going to be moments that we are not prepared for no book, podcast, or well-meaning advice is going to help you. Those times when your child is hurting, and nothing you do seems to make it better. You can try everything in your toolbox…
Most times when we think about mental health activities, we almost immediately think about serious therapy or meditation. Here is the good news: taking care of your mind can be fun, light, and creative! We can add fun self-care activities into our daily routine to make it the easiest way to boost our mood and…
Mindfulness is one of the most effective ways to reduce anxiety naturally and keep daily stress under control. This is done by you training your mind to focus on the current moment, you can quiet racing thoughts, relax your body, and boost your overall well-being on a whole. Benefits of Mindfulness for Stress and Anxiety…
Friendly Reminder I always try to express that mental health has to be a priority and has to be taken good care of. Mental health is as important as physical health. When your mental health is taken care of you find that you can focus better, your energy is up, and you have your emotions…
Dear Exhausted Mom, I am with you. I see the real you. Not the versions that are put-together and ready to go to the school, or the one that took 30 minutes to prepare for that 5 second selfie you finally ready to post on social media after 2 years. I see the behind the…
It is Sunday, and you’re lounging on the couch watching your favorite show! The phone is on the table next to you, and all is well! Then that dreading sound, that specific sound that your mind associates with “duty calls,” that TEXT MESSAGE. I don’t even hesitate to grab my phone, all the while telling…
Depression in males may not present as sadness or the typical symptoms you would think. When most of us think of depression, usually the first thing we think of is sadness, and that is not always a solid indicator of depression, especially in males. We tend to think of lying around, not being active, crying,…
Hey! I am going to say that moms are one of the busiest people walking this earth! It is so many challenges that us moms faces daily trying to balance her family and her mental health. I can personally tell you that some days are a lot more crazy than others, but the numerous challenges…