Author: Frances Patrice
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The eyebrow that won’t grow back
I talk alot about the importance of mental health. I talk alot about being confident and being proactive in managing your mental illness. What I don’t talk alot about are my bad days. Well this morning, I was having one. It would be decieving of me to get up here and say that I don’t…
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When life gives you lemons
You know that saying “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade” and that seems to be the go-to phrase when something’s not going how you planned? Well I want to talk about why lemons aren’t so bad, and how you don’t have to make lemonade with them, you just gotta squint your eyes and shake…
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A letter to my past
Our journey towards mindfulness is very important, but there are a few things we need to do to get there. One of the most important things is to acknowledge our past, make amends, and seek forgiveness. Forgiveness from others is always good to have, but you also need to forgive yourself. So I’ve composed a…
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Just unplug and breathe
Social media has a big impact on the mental health of all generations. I’m sure with the launching of sites such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc., these creators intended to create a platform to give people the chance to connect, with good intentions. Unfortunately, the creation of social media sites have also indirectly created a…
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It’s Ok, Nap Time Happens
My five year old has a saying, it may mean something different to us as adults, but I just now finally understood it. I have always tried to parent my children with acceptance, love and most importantly, grace. What I mean by that is when they mess up or make mistakes I always let them…
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5 “Must Visit” Destinations In Sedona
Sedona is one of the most beautiful places to visit in the United States. With its red hot sunsets, lively downtown atmosphere, and rolling red rock mountains, Sedona has become a popular tourist destination and it’s not hard to see why. Check out these 5 incredible places to visit for your next vacation and 4…
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It happens in the dark | What to do when your anxiety is triggered by night time
Like many of us in this day and age, I suffer from immense anxiety and depression. Although I don’t want to downplay my depression, I can get through most of my days unscathed; but when it comes to my anxiety, well that’s a whole different story. There are alot of things that can cause anxiety…
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Remember Your Worth
I’ve always been hard on myself. Growing up, I had a lot to be insecure about and unfortunately my environment only made matters worse. When you are suffering from depression, your insecurities can eat away at you until you feel so worthless that you completely forget your value. It’s happened to me, and countless others…
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Organizing your business planner
My business planner is one of those simple ring binder journals you can pick up from any stationery supplies store. Blank white paper, ruled lines and dotted pages to cage my venturesome handwriting and doodling. I’m an obsessive note-taker and fill pages to the margins with to do lists, rough sketches, and ideas for blog…
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What it’s like to get COVID testing at a California Super Site and why our government needs to do better
At this point in the pandemic, the majority of us have been tested for COVID at least once. Whether it was because we were sick, potentially exposed, or as a preventative to travel/from traveling most of us know full well that COVID testing isn’t the most comfortable experience. COVID testing is uncomfortable at best and…
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