Retiring from Emotional Distress: My Early Retirement Journey Hello, my name is Stephanie, and I am retiring early. Yes, you read that right; I’m retiring at 27. This is not clickbait nor a hoax. Well…while most people retire from work for financial reasons, my retirement is from emotional distress and negative experiences that have affected …
Anxiety In Teens: Cultural Impact Mental health is a crucial aspect of overall well-being, and culture plays a vital role in shaping one’s mental health. Culture can affect the ways in which individuals understand and experience mental health issues such as anxiety. For teens from minority groups, cultural factors can contribute to the onset and …
What is happiness to you? …such a complex question that doesn’t stand an official and concrete answer… It’s 8:30 PM on any given day, and I’m laying in bed, it’s summer all year here where I live so the temperature is not always the coolest, but I have Olivia, my fur baby, with me. I …
How to Heal from a Breakup? Breakups are never easy, and they can have a significant impact on our mental health. The end of a relationship can be devastating, leaving us feeling lost, confused, and hurt. However, it’s important to remember that healing from a breakup is possible. In this blog post, we’ll discuss some …
Looking Back, Moving Forward For most of my life, I’ve been a planner. I like to map out my future and make sure that everything is going according to plan. I have anxiety so not having a plan means that I will not be able to function until things are settled. But recently, I’ve come …
Write about your approach to budgeting. Budgeting can be a useful tool for managing finances and reducing anxiety related to money. Here are some approaches to budgeting that may be helpful for someone with anxiety – I know it has helped me throughout the years. Remember, budgeting is a process, and it’s okay to make …
If there was a biography about you, what would the title be? Screaming: A Biography About A Girl Who Did Not Ask To Be Born, Yet She Struggles With Everyday Capitalism, Misogyny, And Sexism Without Her Consent
Creating Healthy Boundaries Boundaries are a way of setting limits for ourselves and others. They can be helpful in many ways, especially if you’re feeling overwhelmed by the demands on your time, energy and relationships. Boundaries are one way to express your preferences while still respecting other people’s needs, desires and boundaries. So, let’s get …
How To Forgive Someone Who Has Hurt You If you’ve been hurt by someone, forgiveness can be one of the most difficult things to do. You may find yourself getting stuck in anger, resentment and bitterness. This is normal and it’s okay! The important thing is that you know that forgiveness doesn’t mean reconciliation with …
This Christmas holiday season I want… To be heard. To have my voice and concerns be taken seriously. Why is it so hard for society to understand mental illness? Why do we always have to be cheerful and joyful around Christmas time? It’s not always a good time. Christmas can be stressful, joyous and everything …