Dealing with Depression
L. LAUGH Through Depression + 5 Things to Get You Going
I’m taking away the seriousness of this topic today. Laughing is a must and it doesn’t always come so easy when I’m feeling depressed. When I’m having a bad day or feeling really down and I start going down a rabbit hole, I force myself to watch or listen to something funny. It helps! Even if only for a little while. (yes, I missed the letter K because I haven’t thought of anything yet) Here are my favorite ways to {Read More}
J. 35 JOURNALING Prompts for Anxiety & Depression
Ever since I can remember I’ve been a writer. I started with copying words and definitions from the dictionary when I could barely read, moved on to writing my own short stories during my elementary school years and eventually started journaling when I really started struggling with different issues and situations as a teenager – and even now as an adult. I’ve chosen 35 journaling prompts to share with you. One for each year I’ve been alive. Eeek! I’ve tried {Read More}
I. 8 Strategies for Dealing with ISOLATION When You’re Depressed
We’ve made it to the letter “I” in the A to Z 2018 Challenge! You can see links to all posts here. As if feeling down for days and days and days isn’t tough enough… one thing that makes depression really hard to deal with is feeling isolated. I wanted to outline some strategies for dealing with isolation because it’s common and there are some things you can do to feel a bit better. Symptoms of Isolation Physical aches {Read More}
Fitness
“When Will I See Results?”
“When will I see results?” In this fast-paced world we live in people want immediate results. They want results before they even have had time to start. But guess what? That doesn’t happen with fitness. Even if you’re doing everything correctly and perfectly, it will still take TIME. The time frame in which you will finally start to see results will vary from person to person, no matter what program you are following or what you’re eating or not eating. {Read More}
Day 10: Most Effective Exercises for You
Yes, I published Day 12 earlier today and now I’m doing Day 10. I got behind again and wanted to get today’s challenge post done. Well now that that’s finished, I’m going back to Day 10 for this post. :) And after this, I’ll be doing Day 11. Tomorrow I will be caught up! You can always view the complete list of posts here. Day 10: Most Effective Exercises for You This is tough. I think there are a lot {Read More}
Christmas Fit List: 7 Practical Gift Ideas for Fitness Lovers
Is it just me or does Christmas fly in out of nowhere every year? Today I’m sharing my list of practical gift ideas for fitness lovers. I’ve been thinking of my “wish list” items related to fitness that I’d personally love to have (or do have!) and thought I’d share those items here. I’ve included a variety of price points to fit any budget. Christmas Fit List: Fit Happy Planner. I just purchased this planner myself and I can’t wait to get started! There {Read More}
Personal Development
H. 52 Things That Make Me HAPPY (Now it’s Your Turn!)
Before I get into today’s “H” post, I just wanted to document the workout I did after work. I think I might start documenting workouts again. I’m not sure if I’ll do it weekly or whenever I workout but I’ll figure something out! Lately I’ve been following Thinner, Leaner, Stronger which I’ve mentioned before in this post and several others I’m sure. Today was chest, tris and calves so I did a few bench press exercises, a couple tricep moves {Read More}
G. How to Set GOALS When You’re Depressed + 6 Simple Steps
I’ve realized when I’m depressed that I give very little time to myself. I don’t take the time to think about what I want in life, what I’ve accomplished, what I’d still like to accomplish, etc. I just worry instead. Setting goals is important in life because it gives you something to focus on and work towards. When you meet small goals, you’ll inch closer to your bigger goals. How to Set Goals When You’re Depressed Start small. {Read More}
F. 16 Anti-Inflammatory FOODS to FIGHT Depression + What to Avoid
Depression is a serious mental illness that affected 6.9% of the United States’ population in 2012 or about 16 million people. There are some things you can do to better cope with your depression and possibly improve your symptoms. One of those things is keeping your diet mostly anti-inflammatory. First, let’s talk about what kinds of foods to avoid in your diet. I’m sure you have a good idea about this already. The following types of foods don’t really help {Read More}
