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
Pop Physique Review: Original Butt, Cardio Butt School & Hardcore
Let me just start by saying that I haven’t ever done a workout that is anything like Pop Physique before. I was honestly pleasantly surprised by the uniqueness of this home workout program in addition to the difficulty of it. It’s not that the moves were difficult to do, nor was it difficult to follow along, I was more surprised by how quickly my muscles would start shaking. First though, A Bit of Background on Pop Physique Pop Physique {Read More}
New Workout + Fun Planner News
Summer is officially here! Our kids’ summer vacation is now underway and craziness has commenced! This summer is going to be busy to say the least. I’m working part-time in my previous position as a fill-in office manager and now I also get to work with one of my little sisters. :D I plan on working 3 days a week and then staying home with my kids the other two days to do fun stuff together. I actually miss In my {Read More}
EatSmart Digital Bathroom Scale Giveaway!
***THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED*** WINNER ANNOUNCED HERE A couple days ago I did a review on the EatSmart Digital Bathroom Scale and I honestly have nothing but great things to say about it. It’s simple to use, it’s easy to read – even in the dark and it’s about 1 square foot in size. This digital weight scale is currently available on Amazon for $28.95. There it is currently averaging 4.5/5.0 stars after hundreds and hundreds of reviews given {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}
