Managing Grief During the Holidays

Working through grief during the holidays. This is the fourth Christmas without my mom, the fourth Christmas with an empty chair at the table, the fourth Christmas when the air has just felt more empty without her loving presence. Grief around this time can be challenging, especially because my mom made Christmas feel so special growing up. It’s easy to …

Embracing Rest, Reflection & Restoration

By: Ashlee Cook, known as Ask Ashlee, is a beacon of inspiration and empowerment for women. A TV personality on FOX19 and the visionary author of the empowering ebook “I Am Who I Say I Am,” she encourages self-positive talk and personal growth. Ashlee is the creator of “The Girlfriend Experience,” a curated community where women embrace self-discovery and self-care and …

There Has To Be Action Behind Your Healing

Unpopular opinion: Time alone doesn’t heal. I do believe that as time passes, we think less about the challenge we faced. We don’t obsess over it as much. We don’t feel as controlled by it anymore. We get stronger. But so often, we decide the way we are going to move past our challenge is just by ignoring it and …

In The Midst Of Your Pain, Find Glimmers of Hope

In the midst of the pain, you’ve got to find your tiny glimmers of hope, your reasons to keep going. Everything feels overwhelming right now. It has felt that way for over a month. I’ve had some real realizations about my life and the trauma I’ve experienced and although I am giving myself grace and kindness, this process is hard …

Silent Battles: Finding Light in Dark Times

Written by: Abbriel Jones – Guest Contributor who has been watching the work of 1N5 for the past few years. She is a devout Christian who prioritizes self-care setting boundaries and mental health. So many of us are fighting silent battles, the kinds of struggles we hide from the world. These are the burdens that keep us up at night, …

It’s OK To Grieve The Loss Of The Life You Imagined For Yourself

Being a single mom was not part of the plan. I actually never believed in divorce, until leaving my marriage was the safer option than staying. I think I was in such fight or flight mode and in such a state of survival, that I just adjusted easily and quickly to single motherhood, because I had no other choice. But …

Self-care means prioritizing personal well-being

Alexis Piciucco One self-care activity that I do is taking a long shower or bath once a week to relax and give my body some extra love. I also like to take the time to make a meal from scratch that I like. Self-care activities help improve and prioritize your physical and mental health which affects your overall well-being. Self-care …

Why Self-Care Isn’t Selfish

Self-care and guilt should never be used in the same sentence, yet for a long time I felt these feelings were inseparable. As a student at the University of Cincinnati, I was always on the go; I ate meals while walking to class, called my family while doing homework, and optimized every minute of my day without understanding the toll …

3 Ways to Reconnect with Your “Why”

3 ways to remember your “why” of why you even started your work in the first place to help you feel reconnected and more productive. When your goals feel meaningful, you will be the most engaged version of yourself. Identify the values most important to you and how they connect with the work you are doing. Ask yourself “Why did …

Self Care Through College: Learning to Balance it All by Kelly Baker 

By: Kelly Baker When entering college in 2021, I decided to take my studies four hours away from home to the University of Cincinnati. With this transition came dorm life, which as you may know, can be very chaotic and fatiguing for those of us who value alone time. I would like to share with you some of the self-care …