Are you ever hard on yourself? I am guilty of being overly critical of myself. I put a lot of pressure on myself, sometimes without even realizing it. I took…
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How does mental health affect pro athletes?
Mental health affects pro athletes the same as any other human being. The main point of difference is in their line of work—the sports industry—there are often stigmas about emotions…
Flipping the Script on Hurtful Words
I worked part-time as a waitress in a small mom-and-pop restaurant from the time I was 15 until I graduated from college and found a full-time job. One day, one…
What Do Gratitude and Mental Health Have in Common?
Most everyone I know is guilty of this. We focus on problems, and therefore get stuck in a loop of looking for solutions. It’s human nature. We also all go…
Signs You’re Doing Too Much and Need a Break
It seems like everyone needs a break right now. But, sitting in quiet or sitting still can feel like torture sometimes, right? For many of us, “doing too much,” is…
Can Mindfulness Benefit Highly Sensitive People?
I was the super sensitive kid in class. The one who was incredibly kind, shy, and whose feelings got hurt pretty easily and pretty often. There I was on the…
What a 15-Year-Old Coach Taught Me About Purpose and Fulfillment
On a steamy and humid August day in Miami, I stepped onto the grassy practice field and discovered a new love. I was just 15-years-old starting my first day as…
Finding peace of mind amidst panic attacks and heavy self-judgment
I hate this. Why am I crying? I need to cut this shit out. I’m being ridiculous and I have to get back to work so I can’t go down…
Mental Health isn’t a DIY Project
I’m a very independent person, and some would say a natural leader. (Just ask my parents about the time when I was about five-years-old and insisted on moving into the…
Why internal conflict in making decisions is a good thing
Internal conflict over decision-making can keep a person stagnant, but it can also propel them forward. In big moments, or even little ones, people can feel conflicted between who they…