The concept of self care seems to go all over the page from shopping trips and manicures, to going on an Ayahuasca retreat, to meditating for an…… Read more “Small acts of self care for when you’re overloaded and don’t seem to care”
Category: Depression
Here’s a life lesson in being effortlessly comfortable and “cool”.
by Prakriti @kritipraaa Is there a cheat sheet? Why, yes, there is! Ready? It starts with teaching ourselves to like ourselves! Everything falls into place when we…… Read more “Here’s a life lesson in being effortlessly comfortable and “cool”.”
Why venting anger just makes us angrier, and ways to deal with it.
We’re told that venting anger in a healthy way is GOOD for us, but is that true? Is there a healthier way to deal with anger that…… Read more “Why venting anger just makes us angrier, and ways to deal with it.”
I learned how to organize from Sesame Street!
Sounds silly doesn’t it to say I learned to organize from Sesame Street, but that’s exactly what I told my granddaughter while we were in the middle…… Read more “I learned how to organize from Sesame Street!”
Changing how we speak to ourselves
How we speak to ourselves and how we perceive ourselves colors our experiences and in turn becomes the lens through which we filter out the world and…… Read more “Changing how we speak to ourselves”
Be kind to past versions of yourself that didn’t know the things you now know.
Unknown I write a lot about taking baby steps when making changes in our lives, because they are the most doable and sustainable. Baby steps don’t tend…… Read more “Be kind to past versions of yourself that didn’t know the things you now know.”
Pushing forward after being unfairly or wrongly judged
This post was triggered by my response to Todd Fulginiti in his post “Life Is A Midway Horse Racing Game?” where he shows the parallels of a…… Read more “Pushing forward after being unfairly or wrongly judged”
Happy Happiness Day!
I was reminded (how could I have overlooked it?) that today is International Day of Happiness by The Hot Goddess in What is Happiness? I suppose I’ve…… Read more “Happy Happiness Day!”
What the “Positivity” process doesn’t like to talk about
A thought to set the tone for today, based on a personalized email I received from http://www.TUT.com: The reason things always work out for the best, Tamara, is…… Read more “What the “Positivity” process doesn’t like to talk about”
Feeling bad memories slip away
On a recent night, I had a wonderful experience of allowing a few old bad memories to slip away. I had been going through some old photo…… Read more “Feeling bad memories slip away”
Your triggers are your teachers
Quote and meme by ChildrenofLight As 2023 starts, you may be wondering where to start on your self-healing journey. Looking at what triggers us is an excellent…… Read more “Your triggers are your teachers”
“Keep your energy in a bottle” – advice I received during chronic illness
Quote from lessonslearnedinlife.com I’ve had this post simmering for a while, but with the busyness of the holidays upon us, we all could use this reminder! Years…… Read more ““Keep your energy in a bottle” – advice I received during chronic illness”
Could you be a “Co-dependent” and not know it?
Co-dependency was a refuge for me when I was married to an alcoholic and drug addict. I was set up to become a co-dependent person from the…… Read more “Could you be a “Co-dependent” and not know it?”
Does developing self-love and self-worth somehow create an invisible shield for defense from lies and bullying?
quote by Abdullah Shoaib “Does developing self-love and self-worth somehow create an invisible shield for defense from lies and bullying?” was an idea I have been mulling…… Read more “Does developing self-love and self-worth somehow create an invisible shield for defense from lies and bullying?”
The skinny trend… going to any extreme is unhealthy… What anorexia taught me about recovery…
TRIGGER WARNING: This post talks about anorexia and self-harm.
4) The only person who was going to step in to save me, turned out to actually be myself!
The road to recovery and the road to becoming healthy is fundamentally ours to walk, sometimes alone, sometimes with support, but ultimately, we need to do it for ourselves!
Tamara Kulish 