I think we can all agree that we have moments where we feel completely stuck. For me, this especially happens during the winter months. It also happens if I find myself doing the same routine over and over again. Here are some ways to get back on track when you are stuck in a rut. …
Mental Health
How Therapy Helped Me Become the Best Version of ME
This is How going to therapy helped me become the best version of ME. REASSURANCE I am always validated and listened to without feeling judged. I’ve mentioned it before, and I will mention it again. I know everything happens for a reason. The therapist I have is the one that was made for me. I…
Why I’m Scared To Have Another Baby
There are so many reasons why I’m scared to have another baby. I assume that most people think that after you have your first child, all the worries and fears will go away if you decide to have another. Because why wouldn’t they? You’ve already gone through the process and you should know exactly what…
An Open Letter To A First Time Mom
As if realizing you’re going to become a mom isn’t emotional enough, you will come across so many people who are wanting to give you every type of advice that they think you will need. This is an Open Letter To A First Time Mom. This letter won’t give unsolicited advice; I’m not going to…
Reminders To Give Yourself When You Are Struggling
When I first wrote this blog post, I had it in my archives with a very different title. I decided the original title might be a bit too depressing, and it may reveal a few things about myself that I’m simply not ready to talk about on my blog. Here are some reminders to…
How To Prepare For Your First Therapy Session
Going to your first therapy appointment can be very overwhelming. Looking back on the the day leading up to my first appointment. I can’t even begin to explain the anxiety and fear that I was experiencing. What should I expect? Was this the right step for me? I went in with an open mind and…
How To Find The Right Therapist For You
I know from personal experience that trying to find a therapist can be a very overwhelming process. But there are definitely ways that can help you find the right therapist for you. When I first started my search, I became completely overwhelmed with all the choices that were being presented to me. Simply googling “Find…
How to Fight Through Your Failures
I am someone who puts a ton of pressure on myself to be perfect, and whenever I feel like I’m coming up short, I can’t help but feel like a failure – even though that’s a pretty strong word to throw around. Over the years I have experienced plenty of “failures” (or what I would…
Ways to Celebrate if You Are Missing Your Mom On Mother’s Day
Unless you are the one who is in the position of missing your mom on Mother’s day, it may be hard to think of this day as anything else other than a celebration. But unfortunately Mother’s Day isn’t a holiday to a lot of people. There are ways to Celebrate if you’re Missing your Mom…
The Most important lessons I’ve learned in Therapy
I feel as though I could write a short novel with all the things I’ve learned during my therapy journey so far. It has officially been 1 year since I started seeing my therapist and I can’t even begin to explain the gratitude and relief I have felt during that time. Because I have passed…