I took a break. The pressure to be always-on on social media really took its toll on me both physically and mentally. I was completely drained. Lacked any motivation and my mind was off running amok. Extreme burnout and exhaustion had officially entered the...
It doesn’t need to be said again but, this year is definitely unlike any other. We braved through a month of March that seemed endless and then we blinked and suddenly, the holiday season was upon us. Due to a global pandemic that continues...
I don’t know about you guys but this year has been stressful AF and between the pandemic, an election year, and tropical storms/hurricanes, it seems like 2020 just keeps throwing the punches. Adding insult to what already feels like a particularly injurious year, I’m...
What is a panic attack? Panic attacks suck with a capital S. There’s nothing quite like being happy and then all of a sudden feeling anxious for no reason. Never experienced a panic attack before? You’re definitely lucky! And although everyone experiences it a...
I’m about to get really real with y’all, the pandemic has wrecked my mental health and I’m probably not alone. See, I have Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). What is OCD? What is OCD? As defined by Psychology Today, “OCD is a mental disorder in which...
Today on the blog we are talking about our emotions and how our culture influences them. It’s time for an unpopular opinion: it’s okay to feel your feelings! We love to say, “good vibes only” and we stuff our spaces with motivational quotes and...
Hey guys, long time no talk. I know that I definitely haven’t been keeping up with this blog like I should. I could sit here and make excuses for myself like I was too busy but the reality was, I lacked any motivation. Let’s...
Coping with anxiety can be a real b@*$#! Whether you suffer from situational anxiety like traveling or taking tests, or just the good ole garden variety everyday anxiety, it can be overwhelming. For those debilitated by it, it can feel so daunting you become...
Hey everyone! If you’re new to my corner of the internet, then here’s some things to know about me. 1. I struggle with chronic migraines and mental illness, mainly anxiety. 2. I don’t respond to medications. 3. I’m always looking for natural ways to...
Hey guys! For someone who says she’s a blogger, I’ve been rather bad at consistency with actually writing anything. Now if you know me, I’m never one to shy away from transparency, in fact I’m a chronic over sharer when it comes to mental...