Over the years, I have been inspired by the wisdom that so many of my colleagues carry and the love that many have for their jobs and the people they serve. I’ve have also seen colleagues struggle and lose hope while working in this field, and sometimes, in their ability to continue in this work.
Burn out
9 Mental Health Survival Strategies for the Current Apocalypse
For those of us paying attention, to world issues and local issues, it feels like a good time to panic. For those who have spent significant amounts of time and energy working to prevent some of these things, daily media updates are disheartening at best, devastating at worst.
Self Improvement – 7 Steps to Find out if You’ve done enough
#selfimprovement #perfectionism #wellbeing #mentalhealth #lifework
Avoiding Exercise – An Expert’s Guide
NOTE: All excuses given in this post are in the public domain and free to be used without source acknowledgment. You're Welcome.
What do You Really Need? – A 6 Step Complete Self-Care Assessment Guide
When you feel the need to withdraw, when you feel pain, restlessness, irritation, sadness or discomfort consider what it is that you actually need to care for.
How to Make a First Aid Kit for Your Emotions
A first aid kit is not a cure. It it is not meant to resolve any relationship issues, social issues or life challenges, but it might give you some energy to carry on.
Depression Vs Grief – When You’re Down
Despite the diagnostic criteria given for depression... there is debate within the mental health community when a diagnosis or medication is appropriate.
My Shitty Body (Image)
I’ve met very few people who actually love their body and feel great about what it can do. I’m not one of them.
What’s Worth Digging For? Finding your Values
When you feel hopeless, like the world is falling apart, the planet is sick, the humans are at war, it’s time to re-focus. Think about what you are building and creating, not just on what is not working around you.
The Rat Race Ain’t Made for Humans – Get out in 4 easy ;) steps
Most of us, however, just do what we’re told or what we think we should be doing, based on our ideas about what responsible adults look like. This is fine… until it’s not.
