Must-Read Mental Health Author: Jenny Lawson
A few years ago, a friend introduced me to Jenny Lawson’s writing, and her books have since become my go-to recommendations for everyone. Lawson is a blogger with a long history of anxiety, depression,...
Category: Be Positive
My Journey with Multiple Mental Health Diagnoses
Dealing with your mental health can be a challenge. For some people, it can become even more challenging when they learn they have multiple mental health diagnoses. I was first diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD),...
Gaining Momentum
When you’re struggling with a mental illness, it can be hard to find the energy to get through each day. Our days are often pretty busy, and it can feel increasingly overwhelming if you...
Finding Solace at a Mental Health Vigil
My college is one of many around the U.S. that really pushes mental health awareness. During the month of October — the first full week of which is National Mental Health Awareness Week —...
The Happiest Country in the World
According to the latest World Happiness Report, Norway is the world’s happiest country. The report measures many different things to calculate “happiness.” Some of the measurements include: Generosity Healthy life expectancy Perceived freedom Having...
The Practice of Positivity
An article by Huffington Post introduced seven different mantras that are helpful in trying to practice positivity: 1. Guide Your Energy “I am the greatest, I said that even before I knew I was.”...
Productivity
Does your mental illness ever keep you in bed all day? Does it make you feel like you can’t do anything? In my experience, bouts of depression have come hand in with elevated levels of un-productivity....
Finding Enjoyment in Each Day
When I was in fifth grade, my teacher gave our class a little life tip: find something to look forward to each day. It can be anything from a club or activity you enjoy...
Let’s Keep Talking
There is a bracelet that I wear everyday that reads, “You are enough.” Anytime I am feeling down or worry that I am going to fall back into the darkness, I just look down,...
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