Ashley is a Masters Student in Psychology at the University of Cincinnati. In addition, she works at the Lindner Center of Hope in the Adolescent Unit for Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Ashley shares her #iAM1N5 journey of living. Ashley began self-harming and developed an eating disorder at the age of 12 as a result of depression. She was in and …
Choosing happiness and self-love after hardship
After losing my mom one week after finding out I was pregnant, I didn’t think life could get much worse. But life had other plans for me and things did in fact, get worse. I never in my wildest dreams thought that I would be where I’m at right now. I never thought I would be going through a divorce …
Self-Care Throughout the Holidays
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 …
Shifting energy through grief
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 …
Sunday Scaries and Your Mental Health
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 …
Self-Care Blog by Ivy
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 …
Self-Care Blog by Xander
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 …
Self-Care Blog by Ivy
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 …
Self-Care Blog by Nicole Reid
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 …
Self-Care Blog by Ivy
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 …