What anxiety is, isn’t, and how to deal with it
Anxiety is often confused with worry, so let’s talk about the difference between the two and some ways to deal with anxiety. Anxiety doesn’t have to control you! Find out ways to stop the anxiety spiraling here.
Why BIPOC mental health empowerment is important and what you can do about it
July is BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month. Why is that important? What can we do to keep moving forward? Learn more about why and how to break barriers to mental health in your community.
Courage, healing, and maintaining your sanity when others don’t understand
Having the courage the heal is hard. Dealing with people who don’t understand your healing is even harder. Here’s how to stay steady on your healing journey when others can’t, won’t, or just don’t understand.
How to add & implement mental health goals to your daily life
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! What better to celebrate than to share some of my favorite tips?! Check out some effective ways to transform your wellness daily, with ease and motivation.
Why letting go isn’t always the best option
We hear a lot about letting go, to the point where the famous Disney movie ‘Frozen’ movie teaches us to. But what about the times we want to work on it? Or, are there times we need to compromise? Find out when to let go, when to compromise, or when to press on in navigating difficult relationships. Your future self with thank you for learning this!
When self-love becomes self-obsessed and selfish, and how to avoid all that
Self-love is a helpful tool, but lots of people don’t know what it actually means. It’s not faking a smile for the world to see or being mean to others to ‘feel better’ about yourself, it’s real work on yourself with real growth. Come find out what real self-love means.
Building your supportive toolkit - what is it, why you need it, and how to create it
We all need support, but we don’t always know when to ask for it or who to go to (or who not to go to!). Building your supportive toolkit is key, ensuring that whatever area(s) of your life need some help, you know exactly what to do. Learn what you can do about it!
The difference between managing & setting expectations in relationships (and why you need both)
Having expectations for different relationships is important. It lets you and the other person know what you value, what they can expect from you, and help both of you decide how to move forward. The hard part is when you’re disappointed because your expectations haven’t been met. Learn what you can do about it.
Hello, my name is Imposter Syndrome
Imposter syndrome is SO SO awful. It’s got you thinking that your hard work isn’t what got you to the next level, but rather “getting lucky,” and now you’re anxious all the time to prove yourself. As BIPOC, this happens a lot when we think we’re there to check off the diversity box rather than being celebrated for our talents. Here's what to do when those “I’m a fraud!” feelings come in.