Tag: mental health
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February Update
As we near the end of this month, I realize that I have been avoiding writing this post. Why? Because I still struggle with facing the truth, and the truth is that I still struggle sometimes. My life is so perfectly imperfect, and to update you all in a genuine way means to be…
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Anxiety is NOT a Character Flaw
Hey #strongbabes – guess what? It’s almost 2017! It’s only natural that this time of year would cause many of us to pause and reflect, as we venture forward into the New Year. This post is for those of us who, despite trying this year, still feel like they aren’t good enough. This post is for…
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Do you ever just feel TOO good?
This is a post only an anxious person would make. No one else would second guess feeling TOO good. But I would. So here’s the deal. I am used to being afraid. Or worried. Or bending my mind over something. But today, I’m not. In fact, more and more frequently I’m not. It’s a good…
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Mental Struggles : Blessing or Curse?
I’m not sure if I’ve mentioned this on my blog before, but I volunteer for a crisis line. I essentially listen to and support people who are having a difficult time, whatever that may mean for them. Over the past ten months, I have had the honor of hearing the stories of people from all…
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I can’t carry all these rocks.
Imagine that all of your priorities are like rocks. You have big rocks, like work, parenting, being a good partner, and good pet owner. And then you have little rocks, maybe tasks such as cleaning the kitchen, grocery shopping, dropping off the dry cleaning, you know – things on the ‘to-do’ list. And then there…
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I’m back where I once was before, but I’m not.
I strongly believe that the Universe gives you exactly what you ask it for. For the past few weeks I have been feeling like something is missing. I workout, I eat my greens, I play with my dogs. Life is good. No, life is great. But I’ve been wondering: where is my fire? Where is…
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The Monster
We all have a dark side. To deny that is to deny our very existence. Most of us are very well-rounded beings. That means that each and every one of us represents both sides of the coin; the good and the bad, the light and the dark, the right and the left. I do believe…
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