The holiday season, with a mix of celebrations and social expectations, often becomes a period of heightened stress. Amongst the hustle and bustle, it’s easy to overlook the importance of self-care. Yet, prioritizing self-care during the holidays is crucial for our well-being. In the midst of holiday preparations, finding time for self-care becomes essential. Ignoring this aspect can lead to …

It’s okay if you don’t have same energy around the things you used to. This is a message I keep trying to remind myself. I’ve mentioned this before and I’ll mention it now, my motivation levels are so low, writing these blogs are so hard to do these days. Let’s not even mention the speaking engagement I had last week …

By: Nicola Pierre-Smith, LPC Imagine this are having a great Saturday full of fun with your friends and family. You go to sleep full of gratitude. You wake up in the morning and Bam! It hits you, you have a whole new week ahead of you with tasks, obligations, and end-of-weekend flexibility. You’re not looking forward to it and it …

I’m redefining this transition period of my life. I’m redefining what happiness looks and feels like to me. I’ve felt stuck recently. I’m in this in-between period where I’ve made decisions and now I’m just in the wait-and-see period of what comes next in my life. It’s felt a little strange for me because I’m always eager to know what …

My name is Xander Wynn, and I’m a 20-year-old African American who has faced the challenges of ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and PTSD. While my journey has been marked by obstacles, it has also been a path of self-discovery and growth, where self-care plays a pivotal role. Understanding the Importance of Self-Care Living with mental health conditions can be …

You are capable of more than you know. Believe in yourself. A few weeks back, I had to record a presentation for a virtual summit. The day that I had to record was a rough one emotionally, I was not feeling up to speak, I had a rough night the night before grieving my mom. I went through the motions …

The mind can be an exceptional servant but a horrible master if not tamed. If left to roam, your negative thoughts will go round and round. Does it feel like your negative thoughts have you in a chokehold? Your mind and body feel like it’s going into a rabbit hole. The slightest hint of inconvenience, and your negative self chatter …

Thank you for being you. Thank you for being who you are. We have all likely heard the quote, “The world needs more of you” 100 times, but it is so true. The world needs more of you and all the beauty that you add to it. This week, I did a presentation where for the second time ever on …

Hi! My name is Maggie Wright, and I am a general intern at 1N5. I am a current senior at UC majoring in Psychology! Through my own experiences with mental health struggles, I have had to learn a lot about caring for myself. Self-care has become an essential aspect of my life and something I am passionate about encouraging others …

Looking back at situations where you have regrets can be challenging, but it’s so important to give yourself compassion. You did the best that you could in that tough time, with the tools that you had in that moment. That’s something I keep reminding myself these days. We can look back with regrets or question why we did or said …