Today I am (proudly) outing myself as a member of BTS ARMY. Suga has been my ultimate bias since day one of enlistment. When I first learned that he was known as the one who falls asleep a lot and is called a “grandpa” by the other members, I was like “Yep, that’s the one.” […]
Tag Archives: Mental Health
I’m back and I survived getting married!
If you keep up with my blog, you know I haven’t posted a new article in several months. I posted a few times on social media, but for the most part I took a break from that too. The main reason for my absence was because I was getting married! It’s been a whirlwind of […]
Simone Biles Slays Demands for Perfection and Wins Gold in Self Love
This morning I read an article in the New York Times about “Simone Biles and the Weight of Perfection.” Of course, the entire internet is abuzz with articles about her quitting the Olympics, but this one caught my eye because it addresses the “weight of perfection.” Those words deeply resonate with me. I don’t know […]
Healing Your Younger Self To Overcome Narcissistic Trauma
I am a strong believer in the healing power of therapy. Since beginning therapy, I have made significant improvements in understanding my emotions and overcoming struggles. However, one topic that is difficult to bring up and seemingly impossible to move past is the memories I share with a narcissist. An adult who played a role […]
Mindfulness Meditation Is Hard but Grounding Makes It Easy
Meditation can be hard for beginners. I know this personally. My mind is always running a thousand miles an hour nonstop. I’m constantly lost in thought. Sometimes it can be a good thing because it sparks creativity. Quite often though I end up hyperfocusing on one small thing I did wrong, one bad memory, or […]