Engage Your Core

We've been discussing routines, and creating healthy habits, one of the many things people often forget to do is schedule a break. We all need a time to recharge, re-cooperate, and restore. Is this any different from self-care? Yes. Self-care is about making assessment, and correction if needed. Taking a break to restore, is...

If you are like me, you have probably indulged yourself in some of the most decadent dining experiencing in your city or around the world. For me, its my city, as I don't travel well (anxiety about long travel). You choose your restaurant based on the ambiance, the cuisine, and the reviews you've read...

Part of being a positive person is always looking for the good in people. It's wanting people to be good at their core despite what they show on the surface. I am truly guilty of remaining in toxic relationships too long, not letting go of friendships, and giving people the opportunity to get too...

Here is the point in which we stop to make a list of short and long-term goals. You might question why we would set goals. Wouldn't this just add more pressure to an already anxious person? Yes, however, the goals we set here are meant to ease that pressure as you progress through them....

It is important that we don't confuse this step with setting goals or listing responsibilities. This step of the plan is about finding your motivation to stay mentally strong. For example, as a mother, my Why? is my kids. Not because they depend on me, but because I want them to be proud of...

If you have ever gone through a mental health crisis, then, you know how important is to have a plan in place to aid in the prevention and recovery from one. We've discussed having your people in place at length. People are important, they can be the difference between life and death. Having your...

We will now attack questions 4 & 5 together.  Who is willing? Who is best? Who's best isn't always willing and who's willing isn't always best. Answering these questions is going to be hard and once again, will take time. Are there friends that you currently feel comfortable talking about your disorder with? Is...

By now, I am certain you have a list of people either written down or in your head. Keep that list close as your read through this post. You may find that some of those people need to be crossed off, quickly. We have explored and answered the following questions: Who are you before, during,...

Here is where we answer the question: What do you need during a crisis? We are going to use the questions from Pt.1 to answer that. Am I in a state of panic? Do I panic? Some of us have been diagnosed with panic disorders. Is this something you experience regularly during a mental health...

You Mental Health Disaster Plan should include A list of Core People. This list should include those that know what your diagnosis/ issue is, are familiar with your needs during a crisis, and are willing to be there even when others might see it as an inconvenience. There are a few things we need to do...