Tag Archives: mental health and wellness
10 minutes
When overthinking, say to yourself, I can only think about this for the next 10 minutes, and write the thought down on paper. Then write, I trust this will work out, and the answer will come to me. I am … Continue reading
Fearing to Intrude
Recently, I learned through the newspaper that the son of our contractor died, apparently by suicide. We know the contractor only through work. He has done several big renos on our house over the past 15 years and a few … Continue reading
Pause
When you pause, take a breath, and look around your day—can you notice where there’s celebration for the victories and support in the struggles? Can you see what’s working in the midst of what’s challenging? Can you affirm your innate … Continue reading
Trust Yourself
Being a human is a constant balancing act of thinking, feeling, doing, and learning. Trust yourself. You have so much wisdom in you.
Healing
Family members might want you to participate in some group therapy. Don’t ignore them or resist just because it feels uncomfortable. Learning to view things from other people’s perspective can heal you, in ways that may be inexplicable but are … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 