Because peace is something you can practice. After a long day of performing, planning, and holding everyone else together, your body deserves permission to exhale. Creating a nighttime healing routine isn’t about perfection — it’s about giving yourself a consistent space to regulate, reflect, and reconnect with what’s real. A simple pairing — candles and journaling  — can turn ordinary evenings into rituals of release and restoration. Here’s how to begin. 1. Set the Tone: Sig

Micro-Rest is Still Rest Rest doesn’t need to be big to matter. Try: 5 minutes of deep breathing One page of journaling Staring at the ceiling guilt-free Your nervous system just needs a signal: You are safe to soften.

Signs You Might Be Experiencing Decision Fatigue You feel irritated or overwhelmed by even simple choices You procrastinate on tasks that require thought You find yourself defaulting to “yes” or “no” without much consideration You feel mentally tired even after a good night’s sleep

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Work or school can be hard when you feel low. Depression and work often mix in brutal ways. You might miss deadlines or feel tired in class. Your boss or teacher may not notice your silent pain. You can talk to a counselor or a trusted friend at work. You don't have to share every feeling. Just saying, "I need a bit more time," can help. Simple steps like short breaks, healthy snacks, and walking can lift your mood. With support, depression and work can become easier to ha

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Now imagine, you have an injury that you can't physically see, there is no physical pain. But this injury affects your life. It affects how you respond to external stimuli. It affects what triggers you. It affects what upsets you. It dictates how you respond to people. Our mental health can be this silent injury. Our mental health is just as important as physical health, but is often ignored because you can't see it. It's time to stop ignoring it and place it as a priority fo

Grieving the events, situations, jobs, vacations, relationships etc. that were lost due to this pandemic. Allow yourself to grieve the special moments or memories lost based on crisis. There is so much to name, senior years in school, family vacations, job opportunities, happy hours, movie nights...... All gone. If it takes you crying, journaling or venting, get it out. Allow your heart to break because it's not your fault and no one could predict these conditions. After you

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Wellness is a journey, I’m grateful you are here. It is not happy people who are thankful,  It is thankful people who are happy