Category Archives: Health

Overwhelm and uncertainty are some of the biggest causes of stress. Avoiding what gives you stress is not the same as solving the problem. o·ver·whelm /ˌōvərˈ(h)welm/ verb bury or drown beneath a huge mass. defeat completely. give too much of a thing to (someone); inundate. “they were overwhelmed by farewell messages” Overwhelm is what youContinueContinue reading “Overwhelmed and/or Uncertain?”

Our attachment styles are typically developed during childhood. Secure attachment is classified by children who show some distress when their caregiver leaves but are able to compose themselves knowing that their caregiver will return. Children with secure attachment feel protected by their caregivers, and they know that they can depend on them to return KnowingContinueContinue reading “Attachment Style”

‘You mf right I’m triggered!!’ – @jheneaiko Do you recognize your triggers? What makes you feel emotionally triggered? Triggers can be internal or external, including smells, sights, sounds, and emotions. Triggers point to where we are not free. Where we are not healed. It reminds us of our past trauma or similar experiences. It revealsContinueContinue reading “Yes, I’m Triggered”

Detach From Outcomes Do you struggle to detach from outcomes? Do you have a hard time letting go and accepting the way things unfold? So many times we try to control the outcomes of situations, manipulate circumstances, people, and/or obsess and freak out if things don’t go our expected way. Be honest with yourself 💭InContinueContinue reading “Detach From Outcomes”

Life + death lies in the power of the tongue. How many times have you gotten ready to do something, and that inner voice, says ‘nah, you cant do that.’ ‘Youre fat.’ ‘youre ugly.’ ‘you arent good enough.’ ‘Just suck it up!’ etc etc?Did you change your mind about what you wanted to do? SometimesContinueContinue reading “Kids R Us”

Weve talked about many mental/emotional health issues, unhealthy coping methods to stress, and what is not beneficial… but what are healthy coping methods to stress? For a problem, we also need a possible solution. Lets talk some coping methods! Coping mechanisms are the combination of thoughts we have, emotions used to adjust to triggers orContinueContinue reading “Healthy Coping”

Mindful Eating In simple terms, mindful eating involves developing the ability to focus your attention and becoming more aware of your thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations. The core principles of mindful eating include: 1. Avoid mindlessly eating beyond the point of feeling full. Instead, eat slowly and without distractions. Allow your body time to catchContinueContinue reading “Eat Mindfully”

Grief is a natural process & reaction to those that have lost someone/something, and can be deeply painful and intense. People grieve for many reasons, and the sense of loss can be profound. The process of accepting the unacceptable is what grieving is all about. Grief can arise from the loss of a loved one,ContinueContinue reading “Grieve.”

Couples are supposed to operate as a team, but sometimes they compete instead. It’s often a sign of envy, which can fester and create resentments in a relationship. — see envy/jealousy post. Do you Keep a mental list of who does the most, one-up, exclude your partner in social settings, compare assets (personal and material),ContinueContinue reading “We Are On The Same Team!”

in·tu·i·tion/ˌint(y)o͞oˈiSH(ə)n nounthe ability to understand something immediately, without the need for conscious reasoning.”we shall allow our intuition to guide us” synonyms: instinct, intuitiveness; Morea thing that one knows or considers likely from instinctive feeling rather than conscious reasoning. plural noun: intuitions”your insights and intuitions as a native speaker are positively sought” synonyms: hunch, feeling, feelingContinueContinue reading “Honor Your Intuition”

Some signs of manipulation: It always starts with guilt. If they can convince you to feel guilty for your actions (even when you’ve done nothing wrong), then they know you’ll be more willing to do what they say. P.s. guilt is not love They try to make you believe they’re doing a better job ofContinueContinue reading “Manipulation”

Originally published on HVMN by Jamie Witherby You know those nights. The ones you wake up in the middle of, clutching your knees to rock yourself back asleep. It’s not a nightmare that roused you. It’s something much, much worse: leg cramps. The pain is sudden, searing, and seemingly out of your control. But thoseContinueContinue reading “Magnesium Glycinate: Supplement Guide”