You may have seen me talking about affirmations in other blog posts or over on my Instagram . This is not a new idea for me, but I have recently implemented it much more in my life. When I was in high school, I was introduced to The Secret . This message is shared through film, books and multi-media. … Continue reading 10 DAILY AFFIRMATIONS TO IMPROVE YOUR MINDSET
After a crazy busy summer, I am taking these crisp fall days as a reminder to slow down and relax. I know that with the holiday season coming up, life will soon get hectic again, so I want to make sure I am going into that season feeling grounded. Here are 5 ways that I … Continue reading 5 WAYS TO PRACTICE SELF-CARE THIS SEASON
Hi there! I've been slacking on my blog lately.. I have been so busy so I wanted to give you some updates.. Over the past few months, I have been *tirelessly* planning my first ever Suicide Prevention Fundraiser. For those who haven't read my my suicide loss story , I lost my younger brother to suicide on … Continue reading (Blog) Silence Lately
I want to talk about signs. Specifically for me, they are from a deceased loved one, but I think it is all in what you believe or how you interpret your surroundings. Shortly after the loss of my brother, I began to feel him with me again. It comes in waves, but I certainly get … Continue reading Signs
Today marks one entire year since my brother left this earth. Sometimes, it feels like it happened yesterday, and other days it feels like a thousand years have passed. Some days, my mind still has trouble wrapping itself around the fact that you're gone. I can still remember the way I felt when I got … Continue reading Year 1
I talked about expressing gratitude in my recent blog post, 10 Mental Health Tips To Try Today. This is a topic that you will see me write about often, as I find it very important. I think there was a point in my life where I did not express gratitude and I certainly took things for … Continue reading The Importance of Gratitude
I cringe most times I read news articles that are reporting a suicide death. In many cases, they are celebrity deaths being reported. The ways that we communicate about suicide and mental health makes a huge difference, and there are guidelines that should be followed. There are facts that show that risk of suicide increase … Continue reading Safe and effective messaging for suicide prevention: Why is it important?
In the past year, I have had many public speaking opportunities to share my suicide loss story. Slowly but surely, I am getting over my fear of public speaking! I still get sweaty palms and knots in my stomach, but the more I do it, the easier it becomes. One of my new favorite hobbies … Continue reading My Favorite TED Talks About Mental Health
TELL YOURSELF SOMETHING POSITIVE. I am a firm believer that the energy that you put out into the world has an effect on how you feel. Try to replace negative thoughts with positive ones. SHOW GRATITUDE. If you are having a crappy day and your brain is flooded with negative thoughts, take a second to … Continue reading 10 Mental Health Tips To Try Today
Here are 25 things I am trying to complete this summer.. I'll come back with an update in the fall to tell you if I was successful! Go camping (like pitch a tent in the woods and have no running water camping..) Have a water balloon fight Catch a firefly Tube down the river … Continue reading Summer 2018 Bucket List
