Posted: October 12, 2021
I am going to be honest. Mental wellness takes work. And it’s even more work for those with mental illness. Mental wellness is an ongoing, proactive process. It’s not a linear process and there’s no final destination. Each person’s process is unique to them, their...
Posted: October 1, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our lives in innumerable ways. But, as stressful as this lockdown has been for most of us, we have learned much about ourselves as individuals and as a nation. Another silver lining that has emerged from this crisis is a...
Posted: September 30, 2021
We all know an empowered woman when we see one. She confident and kind, ambitious and assertive. She is giving but knows her limits. She stands up for what she believes in, including equality, and she advocates for others. She’s a freaking unicorn! Or is...
Posted: September 2, 2021
When I am struggling to make a decision, I use a mantra to help me finalize my decision: Protect Your Peace. To the greatest extent possible, I want my decisions (decisions that lead to and feed into my thoughts, feelings, and behaviors) to cultivate a...
Posted: August 5, 2021
No, I am not anti-bubble baths. But I want to make a point of explaining that there are many different versions of self-care that don’t involve bubble baths, pedicures and facemasks (all of which are great if that’s your thing). According to Google Trends, the...
Posted: August 1, 2021
Research has shown that roughly 80% of long-term care in this country is provided by family members. Many of these caregivers have their own families to look after and may also be holding down at least one job. In addition, family caregivers have been shown...