Recently the American Psychiatric Association released a brief on reporting on mental health cases and the status of individuals and communities (article). APA highlights the detriment that media has on reporting mental health cases that lead only to violence. This skewed view only delays treatment due to the shame and guilt that is associated with…
Category: Self Development
Self Care 101|Finding Joy in Reading
In recent months, I started taking steps towards developing a sustainable self care routine. One, where no matter the circumstance provided the same results in establishing internal peace. By learning more about the concept of minimalism and drawing inspirations from others living it out, I’ve been able to cull and refine skills, habits, materials, and relationships that…
Life Changing Books|Book Recs
Summer is here and it’s one of those great seasons to catch up on some projects; whether it’s cleaning up that garage, visiting long distance family, or spending some much needed me time. Summer has the ability to bring our moods to optimal working power. For me the best way I like to spend my…
Decluttering 101
I don’t know about you but organizing my space has always brought me peace. It wasn’t my most favorite activity but when I did get to it I felt a whole lot better. I wouldn’t say I’m a messy person, but you can certainly know if I am having a bad week. Part of simplifying…
Escaping the Rat Race
Originally posted on Being Young and Twenty Being young and twenty meant reaching this goal that I thought was my own but turned out to be what everyone else wanted. Being young and twenty was a time that felt forced: to conform, to blend in, and to be put together. It was a time where…
Learning To Live Intentionally
So many times during the hustle and bustle of our daily activities we lose the purpose for why we’re hustling to begin with. We’ve become experts in autopiloting our lives and it’s even easier when everyone around you is doing it. What happens when what made you like everyone else was taken away abruptly? Losing…
Minimalism, Time Management, and Habits
I don’t know about you but it’s when I’m approaching a deadline I find that I take on too much and never seem to have enough time in the day. I say yes to projects and offer to help with things out of excitement. It was a big problem because I would have little bits…
Top 3 Time Management Habits To Help Balance Work and School
1. Actively Track you Schedule Why? Keeping track of both your work and class schedule is crucial in improving your time management skills. When you have a goal your focused on, its easy to monitor and execute the results of your your actions to complete that goal. Who benefits? When your mind is bombarded by…
Blessed and Beautifully Made 