Swipe. Scroll. Run errands. Workout. Scroll. Scroll. Clean. Netflix for hours. Scroll. Swipe. There are so many different avenues from which we can choose to numb out any uncomfortable feelings we're experiencing. Many of us think, keeping ourselves busy seems like a good use of our time. Maybe you haven't even realized that you keep yourself occupied at all times because you are trying to suppress any unpleasant emotions. I hid under the umbrella of "productivity" for so long to try to ... View the Post
My Go-To Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
Hi there! I've been a little MIA this week because I've been so busy packing for my move. You can read about that big change here. At this point, I'm feeling less anxious about the change and transition, and more eager to have the move completed. Tomorrow is my last day in my apartment and then I will be headed to the sweetest place on earth ;) Since I'm moving, I've tried not to buy many groceries this week and to use up what I have in my pantry and freezer. A few things I always keep in stock ... View the Post
Why I Recommend Intuitive Exercise
When I first started going to the gym in college, there was nothing intuitive about my exercise. I was used to moving my body at cheerleading practice and dance class, which were two things I loved. I've always enjoyed movement, and I knew that I needed to exercise to help combat my anxiety and the freshman loneliness I was experiencing. I went to the gym 6/7 days a week and did the same workout everyday. I ran 2-3 miles on the treadmill, would do about five minutes of arms with five lb. ... View the Post
Where Would I Be if I Let Anxiety Rule My Life?
I've been reading a lot of posts regarding Mental Health Awareness Month. It's really refreshing for me to see how many more folks are talking about it and working to de-stigmatize mental health. It's got me thinking about where I would be if I let anxiety rule my life. This is not to say I don't still struggle with anxiety because I do, but I put up an active fight against it everyday. Each day I do my best, and with time, it gets easier as I learn how to best cope with my feelings and gain the ... View the Post
Getting Honest: Mental Health Check-In
Happy Tuesday! As May is quickly approaching and is mental health month, I want to talk about this topic because it means a lot to me. I'm not very shy about my struggle with anxiety and I could preach the mental health benefits of exercise, therapy and meditation all day. Yoga has been an instrumental piece in my journey, which you can read about here. It taught me that I need to be proactive in my journey and I need to invest in my own mental well-being and not solely rely on a ... View the Post
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