Maybe you were “good” all week long. You stayed on track with your calories, got all of your workouts in, and lost a pound or two. You feel on top of the world, until Saturday night rolls around. You’re rushing around all day and don’t have the time to eat, or you’re saving all of […]
Yesterday was Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. It is a day we dedicate to celebrate and honor all the ways in which Dr. King not only advocated for the Black community but challenged and began dismantling oppressive systems. And while so many are so quick to support Dr. King’s work and stand in solidarity; these […]
Therapy is great and all, but it isn’t always realistic for everyone. I am really grateful for having had the time I did in therapy, but eventually it became unaffordable. And as someone who struggles with anxiety, depression, and disordered eating, the idea of no longer having a person to lean on terrified me. The […]
It has been two years since 2020. Holy shit. I mean I anticipated typing this sentence, but just had a slight panic attack processing it. Anyways, back to my original thought: it has been two years since 2020. Two years since we drew back the curtains and peered into the reality of what it is […]
Maybe 2022 is the year that you are deciding to prioritize your mental health. While this may look different for everyone, for some this may mean starting therapy. This can be an amazing first step, however, it can be difficult to navigate. As a veteran therapy goer (I mean not to brag, but I have […]
The other day I had a conversation with someone who had opposing viewpoints in regard to topics of social justice. Throughout the entire conversation, we both listened and remained respectful. And when I told someone else about this interaction, they laughed and said, “this is why you need to have these conversations and not me. […]
As we get ready to endure the New Year Diets and goals, I thought it might be a good time to share some tips on how to feel more comfortable in your body. I know this is something that doesn’t happen overnight, however, it also doesn’t need to be a constant fight. It is exhausting […]
We are getting ready to enter another year. And while so many of us will begin setting resolutions that revolve around bettering ourselves (as we should, and Messy Mindfulness gives some tips on how to do just that), there are some things that we will fail to consider. It was not until 2020 that I […]
It was January of 2019 that I finally followed through on my New Year’s Resolution: weight loss. I decided I would wholeheartedly commit, no excuses. And I did. But this isn’t a story of triumph, where an individual loses weight and gets their life together. At first, I thought so, but the reality is that, […]
Over the past few weeks, and more so the past few days, there has been a lot of discussion concerning Biden’s Build Back Better plan and whether or not it will move forward. Although not too long ago, it seemed to be, Joe Manchin, a West Virginian senator, seems to have halted the plan in […]
A lot of people will tell you not to diet as we enter the New Year. And while I am not a fan of dieting and want to remind you that you have permission not to engage in it, it’s not that easy. Let’s face it, for our entire lives, we have been conditioned to […]
There is always so much happening around us. Whether it be climate change, BLM, educational reform, or any other pressing issue, there is always much to be done and all of it always seems to need immediate attention. Sure, maybe in an ideal situation, we would be able to effectively give our time, energy, and […]
