6 Ways I’m Taking Care of my Mental Health during this Crisis
It’s not only crazy to think we are in the middle of a pandemic – it’s scary. It’s anxiety producing and it’s taking a toll on not only the physical health of the world but also the mental health. We...
View ArticleGoing Back to Work after a Loss
Last year I experienced four separate losses: two grandfathers died, my grandmother died, and I experienced a heart wrenching breakup. Tomorrow is actually a year to the day of being broken up with...
View ArticleThe Mantra that Calms my Mind
If you had asked me a little over a year ago I would have told you that I thought mantras were bullsh*t. But then the past year happened and now I’m a convert. In particular there’s one mantra that...
View Article6 Ways to Combat Brain Fog
Do you ever have those days when your brain just can’t seem to function? Or you hit 2:30pm and your thoughts fade into nothi….. where was I? Here are my six ways to combat brain fog. Combat Brain Fog...
View ArticleBounce Back from Low Morale at Work
Low morale at work happens to everyone. Bouncing back from low morale isn’t easy but you can do it. Low morale is more than a bad day; this is a series of bad days or possibly weeks where you just can...
View ArticleApps to Keep you on Track
These are some of the apps I use on a weekly if not daily basis. These apps keep you on track and keep your goals front and center. If you’re going to touch your phone every day you might as well make...
View ArticleLeaving a Job you Love
Saying goodbye to something you enjoy sucks. When you find yourself leaving a job you love, on your terms or not, your emotions can be all over the place. It’s rough, it stings, and you might second...
View ArticleJust Say No to Being Busy
Most of us glorify being “busy” and having lots to do. It makes us feel worthy or like we have our act together. Being busy might sound nice but it can really take it’s toll on you… If you actually...
View ArticleWhy you need to take a Mental Health Day
Work. Errands. To-Do lists. Meetings. Family. Can you say stressful? There are so many reasons in your life that you need to take a day for your health. Here are a few ways to tell if you need to take...
View ArticleThis Might be Uncomfortable: Domestic Violence
TRIGGER WARNING: this post discusses domestic violence in frank terms. This month is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (in addition to breast cancer awareness month) and it is so important to not just...
View ArticleIs Your Life One Big Checklist?
Vitamins every day. Workout five days a week. Call your (insert random family member here) every week. Morning/Evening/Sunday routine. Married by 30 (lol). Kids by 32 (LOL). Is your life one big...
View ArticleAre you in a toxic work environment?
Realizing you’re in a toxic workplace can be tricky. Maybe it’s your first job out of school and you think all offices are like this, or you got a new boss and you think this is just how they do...
View ArticleIs it Imposter Syndrome or Something Else?
Does anyone else feel as if you hear about Imposter Syndrome all the time? How do you know if it’s Imposter Syndrome or something else? “Ladies if you’re feeling incompetent or as if you shouldn’t be...
View ArticleMental Health Books
You know I believe your mental health is as important as your physical health. Here are some of my favorite books on Mental Health and some that are on my list to read and some I’ve heard are good....
View ArticleSigns you have No Work / Life Balance
Do you ever think about work when you’re at home? Oh I need to remember to file that, draft this, call them… Or maybe you think about home when you’re at work? Maybe it’s both! If any of that sounds...
View ArticleHow to Brain Dump – 6 Things you Should Remember
When things get crazy or I feel stressed or overwhelmed or even when I simply know I need to write down some of the thoughts floating around in my brain I grab a pen and notepad and do a Brain Dump....
View ArticleChoose Your Attitude
Have you ever heard a superior tell you to “choose your attitude”? I used to be one of a group that would get told this all the time. It never came off in a positive way – it always seemed more of a...
View ArticleDealing with a Toxic Coworker
Chances are if you’ve worked in an office you’ve experienced dealing with a toxic coworker. There’s always at least one in every bunch and if you’ve ever had the misfortune to be in a toxic work...
View ArticleCombating Imposter Syndrome
Okay so you’re experiencing Imposter Syndrome? You feel like a fraud, like you don’t belong, like you’re not good enough, and your work product sucks. Let’s combat those Imposter Syndrome feelings...
View ArticleWork is Not Your Family
I recently listened to a Ted Talk from Gloria Chan Packer titled ‘Work is Not Your Family’ and it was awesome. It’s a quick 15 minute listen and I’d encourage everyone who is interested in work / life...
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