Tag: All Things Self-Care
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Self-Care Series pt. 4: On Connecting With Others
When I’m depressed, I tend to isolate. I feel ashamed of my depressed feelings and apathy, I feel insecure and anxious, and I don’t want anyone to see me in this state. Unfortunately the impact of self-isolating is cyclical: I isolate to avoid others, avoiding others makes me feel isolated, and it repeats and repeats…
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Self-Care Series pt. 3: Find What Fuels You
Self-care is important. And part of self-care is just finding out what fuels you — what gives you energy, life, and rejuvenation. In the first two parts of this series on self-care, I walked you through the importance of rest, and then exercising & eating well. Today we are talking about the things that not…
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Self-Care Series pt. 2: Exercise Often & Eat Well
Taking care of your body is important. Often times I focus on the mental aspect of self-care: last week I talked about rest and the importance of setting time to re-energize yourself. But this week, I’m breaking down the more physical side of self-care, which includes exercising often and eating well. On Exercising I’m not…
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It Takes A Village: On Finding Support & Community
It takes a village. This is a common theme I believe in and swear by and state often. I would not be where I am today (feeling healthy and whole and happy) without my village. It’s a village made of home group members, family, baristas, climbers, coworkers, and bloggers. It’s a village of wonderful folks…
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Healing: The Journey, Not The Final Destination
Healing is a process. If there is anything bipolar has taught me, it is that healing is a process and a journey. There is no specific destination, no specific time and date that we are fully healed–not in my experience, at least. When I look back five years ago to my diagnosis, I was devastated…
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The Secret to Self-Care: On Sleep, Mood, & Energy Checks
Self-care is important. Lately I will admit I haven’t been great at it. I’ve been running nonstop and not checking in with myself. But I’m trying be better at this! I like to check three things when I’m assessing how I’m doing: sleep, energy, and mood. Let me walk you through how I check in…
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The Monthly Update: October
October highlights: Going to Broken Bow with my gal pal Tinker & pup Jack was a much-needed getaway. It was nice exploring the cute little town with lots of things to do outdoors. Attending my sweet friend McKae’s wedding in Colorado was a pure delight! The whole weekend was great, as I was surrounded by…
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My Vow To You: On Daily Decisions & True Self-Care
Self-care is important. I firmly believe that to properly and fully and radically care for others, you have to care for yourself first. You have to assess your needs, wants, heart’s desires, your time, energy, and emotions, and gauge whether or not you have the capacity to give of yourself. Sometimes I have plenty to…
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It Is Well: Words To My Younger Self
I turned 26 in August. 26 is a big(ish) year for me. I am no longer at a quarter-of-a-century, but over it. My 26th birthday was great: I spent the day before climbing outside with friends, I spent the day of going to law school downtown, I made a friend (Hi, Meredith!), and I ate dinner…
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Be Kind To Your Mind: Three Takeaways On Wellness
Bipolar disorder is no joke. I was diagnosed three(+) years ago, and it’s rocked my world in ways that I could have never imagined, in ways that are hard for me to express and put words to. But even during periods that are down and low, I realize that having mental health struggles has taught…
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