Did you know that good relationships can make you healthier? Cool, right? Maybe this isn’t the most surprising thing you’ll read today, but think about the implications. In addition to exercise, which I talk about regularly as a way to improve your overall health, and how much control you believe you have over your life,… Continue Reading
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Be Yourself. Really.
Why is it so hard to be yourself? Ask someone for advice on a job interview or a first date, and they’ll tell you, “just be yourself.” Then they follow up with a list of things you should do and tell you how to act (which may or may not clash with who “yourself” really… Continue Reading
Get Inspired, Not Just Motivated
I read a post recently on Positively Present that talked about the difference between motivation and inspiration in our lives, and it got me thinking. Oh, how I love it when I read something that makes me think. This quote pretty much sums up the author’s feelings about motivation versus inspiration: Motivation gets the job… Continue Reading
How To Feel Like You’re Awesome
Because, let’s face it, self esteem is hard. Projecting self confidence is one thing, and it’s a good thing to learn how to do. But projecting self confidence only gets you so far. It’s skin deep. At the heart of it all, at least some of the time, most of us feel like sub-par human… Continue Reading
Mental Health Isn’t All In Your Head
Picture this. You start to feel depressed, so you go see your doctor. You tell him about how you’ve lost interest in your life, are losing weight because you don’t feel motivated enough to eat, and sleep all day long. You cry for no reason, several times a day. The doctor makes notes, asks for… Continue Reading
Medical Referrals, Mental Health, and Staying Sane in the Meantime
Trying to write lately has been like pulling teeth with a spoon. Describing it as an exercise in futility is putting it mildly. I’ve been moody, scattered, frustrated, and mostly just exhausted. Just being awake and out of bed has been too much for me some days. Ah, the joys of medical referrals and waiting… Continue Reading
