Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Self-Care”
This week I celebrated 6 years of blogging and speaking!! I really look back at the six years I have been doing this work and although there have been times of doubt and fear and exhaustion, the passion for this work has never subsided. However, it has been hard to keep up with the tasks that used to come …
Embracing Self-Care: My Journey to Finding Balance and Peace By: Ashley Gray In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, finding moments of calm and clarity can sometimes feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Over time, I’ve discovered that nurturing my mental and emotional well-being is not a luxury but a necessity. Today, I want to …
It’s okay to continuously pivot and go in different directions. Our path and journey in life is unpredictable. We never quite fully know where we will end up. That can be scary, but it can also be exciting and empowering. And it’s okay if you take one path that at one point felt like the right choice for your future, …
I’ve been telling my therapist how it feels like I have 100 tabs open in my brain at the same time. As a single mom owning my own business, it truly feels like I never have a chance to breathe. Friends have recently been telling me how much of a superwoman I am and I guess I never really acknowledge …
By: Xander Wynn June is designated as Men’s Mental Health Month, a crucial period for amplifying awareness about the distinctive mental health challenges faced by men. Although mental health issues are universal, men frequently encounter unique pressures and stigmas that can aggravate these problems. This month offers a valuable opportunity to emphasize the significance of mental well-being among men and …
Co parenting is hard. Harder than I thought it would be. When my ex and I first split, my biggest issue was having to spend time away from Charlotte. The idea of it drowned me and made me feel helpless. Over time, I became okay with it. I learned to embrace the break time and even find ways to go …
Have you ever spoken to someone who has died? What about someone who died twice? Because that’s exactly what anyone is doing when they speak with me. In 2010, my life turned upside down when my teaching career came to a screeching halt. I spoke up when no one else felt they could about an issue at the time and …
Mother’s Day has been conflicting for me for a few years now. The last Mother’s Day my mom spent on this earth was the one I told her that I was pregnant. The joy she had on that day was unmatched. The news of my pregnancy took away some of the pain, fear and sadness for her, even if it …
I think I was around 12 years old when I started to have mental health issues. I had been in 6th grade, just a few months before Coronavirus hit and I was beginning to feel anxious all the time. I started to go to therapy but had to stop a few months in due to quarantine. I was originally diagnosed …
When I released expectations, I began to love motherhood. I have spent countless hours on this new journey soaked in tears, frustration and sadness. Early on, Charlotte had pretty bad acid reflux that required her to be held 24/7 and led to crying and fussing around the clock. It all felt unfair. Why are friends with babies around the same …
