How many times have we told someone we love, especially our kids, that we just want them to be happy? I recently heard on a podcast that when we tell our kids we want them to be happy, we create an expectation that demands they be happy in order to please us.
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If you work a regular Monday-Friday job, odds are you have probably been acquainted with the “Sunday Scaries” at some point. The scaries are the specific and sometimes rather intense anxieties that set in on the last day of the weekend in preparation for the start of the work week.
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Talking about money with one’s partner is never just talking about money. Money can serve as a proxy for a million different things – our work ethic, our values, our expectations of others, our plans for the future, and our visions of ourselves, just to name a few.
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Hey, y’all! This is the fourth installment of my ongoing series where I get to share my love of podcasts and mental health awareness!
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No two experiences of depression are the same. It comes in all kinds of shapes and forms depending on the specific person. For some people, depression can manifest as anger and lashing out, and for others, it can look like unexpected crying jags and difficulty being social.
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Hey, y’all! This is the third installment of my ongoing series where I get to share my love of podcasts and mental health awareness!
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In a previous blog, I outlined the power of a good apology, recognizing instances in which one needs to fess up to one’s wrongdoing and make meaningful amends. With the right elements in place, a genuine apology can be a beautiful thing that heals wounds of all shapes and sizes.
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As I’m writing this, I am currently letting my body recover from a long hike with a group of strangers. On this hike, I couldn’t help but think of how great hiking makes my mental space feel. Of course, we all know that exercise is beneficial to us, but I think hiking takes it to another level. Let’s start with the fact that it’s outside. We know from research that getting sunlight (vitamin D) can help boost serotonin, which is that oh so coveted feel-good hormone.
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If you are going through infertility and fertility treatments, you have likely experienced a range of confusing emotions and wondered if it’s normal. You’re not alone. In some ways, it can feel lonely and isolating. Others may feel uncomfortable talking to you about it, or vice versa. It may be consuming your thoughts, or you may be avoiding thinking about it at all costs. The ups and downs can be disorienting. My hope is to normalize some of these emotions and send some comfort your way.
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• El estrés es normal. Es la reaccion natural en respuesta a un desafio fisico y emocional. Sin embargo, si su estrés impide su funcionamiento diario entonces es una señal de que debes comenzar a cuidarse.
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In 2015, I became a stepmom. I wasn’t looking to join a blended family, but finding them has been a bonus and a blessing. The man who captured my heart has two phenomenal children from his first marriage. We dated six months or so before I met the kiddos, who were 8 and 10 years old at the time.
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Being able to calm oneself is a learned skill. As caregivers, we may forget that the ability to regulate is a skill that is modeled and taught. Just as we teach our children to count, read, and tie their shoes, we must also teach them the skills to self-regulate. We all have different ways of regulating when our emotions run over. Maybe it’s a walk through the park, a few deep breaths, or smelling your favorite lotion as you put it on.
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