Saying no is a beautiful form of self-care. Too often we will say yes to opportunities or to people that are not good for us, out of fear that better things won’t come. We will say yes to opportunities when we already have too much on our plates. Or we will say yes to staying in relationships, that only continue …
I’ve talked a lot about the importance of balance in a busy schedule and how necessary it is to take time for yourself. Often, though, I don’t follow my own advice, and I get so wrapped up in whatever I’m supposed to be doing for others that I forget what I’m supposed to be doing for myself. Eventually, neglecting your …
This week, 1N5 worked with Our Lady of Visitation School to provide a series of educational sessions on mental health. The week started off with hanging posters about resources and statistics throughout the school. Grades 5-8 then each had a unique training provided by 1N5 and several other community organizations. Stephanie Renner, a therapist from Creekside Therapy, spoke to the …
This week for #freeyourmindfriday, Candice Davis, a personal trainer who helps those with chronic + mental illness, took over our Instagram stories to talk about physical and mental wellness. Check out her bio below! Hi I’m Candi, donut eater and fitness enthusiast—in that order. My true passion is helping other individuals that are struggling with mental illness, chronic disease, and …
Meet Todd, a student of human and social sciences, creative writer and poet, and believer in Christ. Todd is sharing his #iAM1N5 journey of living with anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and addiction. As a child coming from an abusive household, Todd remembers being angry a lot. Later in life, he spent time in and out of prison, which is where …
October 6, 2016 – I walked out of hot yoga to drive home, I pulled out my phone to 20 missed calls from various family members. When I got ahold of my older brother, with tears streaming down my face and a trembling voice, I said, “Is it over? Did it happen?” Matt quietly confirmed, “Yes, he’s gone.” For the previous …
Happiness is letting every situation be what it is, instead of what you think it should be. I came across this quote on my phone from 2017. Just a few months before I was about to leave the relationship I was in that held me back and put me down, and finally be set free. That quote probably meant so …
Life is about more than just accomplishing the next task on your to-do list. Work is, of course, an important part of life, and building yourself a career doing something you love is something for which we all strive. Work is not, however, the only thing that matters. I’m often guilty of spending too much time on work and not …
This week for #freeyourmindfriday, Christian Hall, the founder of @awarenesstomentalhealth on Instagram, celebrated his birthday by taking over our Insta stories to talk about his mission to spread mental health awareness and positivity. Check out his bio below! Christian is the Founder of Awareness To Mental Health, a global community organization that is bringing awareness to mental health through messages …
This week for #WarriorWednesday, Caroline McKeown was back with another #DearCaroline episode on how to process what we see on social media. She talks about how social media can be such a powerful tool when used positively, but it can also be a detriment to our mental health when used negatively. Follow along for tips on how to unplug! If …
