Let Go of What No Longer Serves You
Life is short—too short to spend time and energy on things that don’t serve us or our goals and morals. For a very long time, I believed that in order to be successful and to be happy, I had to follow a certain plan. I had to work my way up, pay my dues, live […]
Slow Down + Breathe
Do you ever feel like you’re racing against an invisible clock? Like if you don’t get this task done right now, some non-existent timer will go off and something bad will happen? I’ve always been the type of person who wants to get things done as soon as I can. I’ll come up with a […]
1N5 Presents at Mariemont High School
On Wednesday, May 19th, 1N5 spent the day working with Mariemont High School students and staff. 1N5 presented a Lap Around the Wellness Wheel for the students during their Intersession. Students learned about strengths and protective factors. 1N5 also presented its RECHARGE + RECONNECT program to the staff at Mariemont High School and focused on […]
Self-Care for Service Workers
Recently, as you may have noticed, there’s been a labor shortage in the foodservice industry. From coffee shops to drive-throughs to sit-down restaurants, the industry has seen both an increased demand for their product and a decreased supply of employees. It’s not my place, nor is this the platform, to speculate about why there’s a […]
1N5 Shows Teacher Appreciation at Cincinnati Nature Center
On Sunday, May 16th, 1N5 partnered with the Cincinnati Nature Center to provide educators with a stress-reducing afternoon of hiking, participating in 1N5's Recharge + Reconnect experience, and free 1N5 Calm Boxes to all attendees. 30 teachers attended and took part in the Recharge + Reconnect training and a mindful nature walk guided by the […]
Listen to Your Body & Mind—Give Yourself What You Need
This week, I am tired. Emotionally. Physically. Tired. My therapist told me I should journal after visits with my mom, to reflect on what I’m feeling. At this point, we are all tired. It is tiring to watch the strongest woman I know be so physically weak. It is tiring to talk and think about […]
1N5 Selected as Non-Profit Community Partner by American Marketing Association
This week, the American Marketing Association held its 2021 IGNITE! Marketing + Customer Experience Conference. 1N5 was selected as their community partner for the event. The 2-day conference featured speakers, breakout sessions, and two educational trainings from 1N5. On Tuesday, April 20th, 1N5 educated conference attendees about the basics of self-care and various self-care strategies. […]
It’s Okay to Lose Motivation for a Moment—It Will Come Back
It’s been a long week—one of those weeks that feels like it’ll never end. From working both of my jobs to getting ready to move to having a minor dog emergency, it feels like I’ve been in constant motion, both physically and emotionally. I’ve talked a lot about burnout and how to avoid it in […]
Practice Gratitude this Mother's Day
I’ve always loved Mother’s Day. It’s the one day every year specifically dedicated to supporting the women who’ve supported us through our whole lives. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve gained a deeper appreciation for all the sacrifices that mothers make to support and provide for their children. Growing up, I didn’t realize how much my […]
Take Time to Focus on Your Mental Health Journey
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so to kick it off, I want to talk a little bit about my own mental health journey and how my self-care practice has impacted it. In spring, 2019, I was diagnosed with bipolar II disorder, which means I experience periods of mania and depression. For me, that looks […]
