There are some things in life we just can’t change. But there are others that we most definitely can.
Category Archives: Mental Health
Just One Thing
You are not meant to be just one thing.
Donuts And Diet Culture
Diet culture did not topple as I chewed that delicious, delicious fried dough. My act of self-care can’t take down a system, and I shouldn’t expect it to. The donuts were never meant to #smashthepatriarchy; they were just meant to be delicious. And I hear donuts are excellent fuel for the work ahead
Emotions Are Information
Emotions are responses to chemical and contextual cues. They provide a type of information that is not conveyed easily through other means. The trick is to interpret that information well.
It’s Normal
Our society wants us to treat each day the same. To expect the same productivity, the same results. But that’s not normal. It is normal to behave differently when the circumstances are different. And darkness definitely qualifies as a circumstance.
Being Human
Being human — messy, imperfect, changing, vulnerable — is not a personal failing.
Losing Control
What’s your ultimate fear? Mine is losing control.
No Reason
Time with friends (and brunch) doesn’t need a reason to be a priority.
Start Seeing Emotional Labor
Today emotional labor often refers to the mostly unpaid, unrecognized work of supporting the comfort and happiness of our families and communities — in other words, women’s work.
Friday Introduction
Right now I’m working on sleep, movement, and hydration.