Practical self-care amid life's challenges
Hi, I’m Michelle, the new 1N5 office manager. Practicing self-care is a very popular topic these days, and it has proved itself more important than ever in the onslaught of stressors we are inundated with nonstop. There’s no way to sugarcoat it: the past 8 years or so have been, uh, HARD. Politically tumultuous, socially […]
Choosing happiness and self-love after hardship
After losing my mom one week after finding out I was pregnant, I didn't think life could get much worse. But life had other plans for me and things did in fact, get worse. I never in my wildest dreams thought that I would be where I'm at right now. I never thought I would […]
Self-Care Throughout the Holidays
The holiday season, with a mix of celebrations and social expectations, often becomes a period of heightened stress. Amongst the hustle and bustle, it's easy to overlook the importance of self-care. Yet, prioritizing self-care during the holidays is crucial for our well-being. In the midst of holiday preparations, finding time for self-care becomes essential. Ignoring […]
Shifting energy through grief
It’s okay if you don’t have same energy around the things you used to. This is a message I keep trying to remind myself. I’ve mentioned this before and I’ll mention it now, my motivation levels are so low, writing these blogs are so hard to do these days. Let’s not even mention the speaking […]
Sunday Scaries and Your Mental Health
By: Nicola Pierre-Smith, LPC Imagine this are having a great Saturday full of fun with your friends and family. You go to sleep full of gratitude. You wake up in the morning and Bam! It hits you, you have a whole new week ahead of you with tasks, obligations, and end-of-weekend flexibility. You're not looking […]
Self-Care Blog by Ivy
I'm redefining this transition period of my life. I'm redefining what happiness looks and feels like to me. I've felt stuck recently. I'm in this in-between period where I've made decisions and now I'm just in the wait-and-see period of what comes next in my life. It's felt a little strange for me because I'm […]
Self-Care Blog by Xander
My name is Xander Wynn, and I'm a 20-year-old African American who has faced the challenges of ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and PTSD. While my journey has been marked by obstacles, it has also been a path of self-discovery and growth, where self-care plays a pivotal role. Understanding the Importance of Self-Care Living with […]
Self-Care Blog by Ivy
You are capable of more than you know. Believe in yourself. A few weeks back, I had to record a presentation for a virtual summit. The day that I had to record was a rough one emotionally, I was not feeling up to speak, I had a rough night the night before grieving my mom. […]
Self-Care Blog by Nicole Reid
The mind can be an exceptional servant but a horrible master if not tamed. If left to roam, your negative thoughts will go round and round. Does it feel like your negative thoughts have you in a chokehold? Your mind and body feel like it's going into a rabbit hole. The slightest hint of inconvenience, […]
Self-Care Blog by Ivy
Thank you for being you. Thank you for being who you are. We have all likely heard the quote, “The world needs more of you” 100 times, but it is so true. The world needs more of you and all the beauty that you add to it. This week, I did a presentation where for […]
