Getting Ready for Work
As a mental health professional, I spend my days dealing with other peoples emotions and working to help them make the life changes they require. I need to be in the right [...]
Nature Sounds
The sounds of nature have long been soothing to humans. Bird calls, rushing water, a breeze through the trees, rain against the window pane. One of my favorite apps gives [...]
Use The Good Dishes
When my foster mother died I went into her closet to select a dress for her to be buried in. There I found three brand new dresses with the tags still hanging from them. [...]
Keep Calm & Pay Bills
Yes! You heard me right. You will feel happier, calmer, and more in control if you take care of things like paying your bills sooner instead of later. That nagging [...]
Keep Calm & Distract Yourself
When your thoughts are stuck in a stress loop. Your thoughts keep circling around the same thought or worry and you can’t seem to switch gears. Try doing some playful [...]
Keep Calm & Seek Protein
Today’s quick tip is seek protein. Yes, healthy protein snacks can help you cope with tension. So when tense and hungry go for a protein bar or drink. Not a fan? [...]
Ask for Help
Ask and it shall be given. Source: Ask for [...]
Keep Calm @ Home
Your home should be your hidey hole from the world. A place where you feel safe and relaxed. With just a little effort you can increase the zen. What might do this for [...]
Bring Your Own Flowers
I am big on the idea of doing happy for ourselves not waiting around for someone else to make you happy. So my suggestion for today is go out and buy yourself some little [...]
All or Nothing Thinking
Give yourself permission to do things part way. I don’t know where you got the idea that you have to do everything ALL the way or not at all. You might not know [...]
The Mental Health Companion 