Tag: Mental Health
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This too shall pass
For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:17–18 I want…
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Let’s Enact Change
Not being able to control what others say and do is the scariest thing, especially right now as a parent watching all of this chaos and evil in America unfold. It’s in times like these that I am reminded, that I cannot control others’ actions, but I can control my reactions. We have a choice…
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World’s Best Mom
Ah, yes. World’s Best Mom! Sorry to tell you, but she just does not exist. There is no such thing as a world’s best mom or even a perfect mom! We all try to be, and it’s tempting to not let motherhood get the best of you. If anyone’s like me, it’s hard to look…
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Not According To Plan
It’s kind of funny how with your second pregnancy, planning all of the things that you want your birth experience to be, because you know better the second time around, you still end up shocked when it doesn’t go according to plan. My first pregnancy was so smooth; no complications during the pregnancy, I carried…
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Not Just The Baby Blues
Postpartum Depression (PPD) is a serious condition. If you believe that you or a loved one is suffering from postpartum depression, please seek help as soon as possible. I am not a medical professional and this post is not meant to diagnose or treat those with postpartum depression. This post has been based solely on…
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4 yoga poses that are great for your health
Yoga is a great way to keep your body and your muscles strong. Even more important than the physical benefits of yoga in my opinion, are the mental benefits from it. Yoga is a type of workout that focuses on strengthening the core of your body as well as focusing on the breath. Implementing yoga…
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Let’s Talk About Mom Guilt
Shame. You let your kids sleep in your bed? Shame on you. You went back to work after only 6 weeks of maternity leave? Shame on you. You hide in the pantry to have just a moment’s peace? You don’t LOVE every second of being a mom? Shame. On. You. Sadly, this is the reality…
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How to ground yourself in 5 simple steps
I have unfortunately suffered from anxiety for the majority of my life. I’m not sure when I first experienced anxiety or panic attacks, but I can remember all the way back to 8th grade of having panic attacks. Something that I wish 14 year old me knew was that I didn’t have to suffer in…
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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…
Magical Messy Mamahood 