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
Les Mills Pump Equipment Now Available
***UPDATE 3/12/15: SADLY, LES MILLS PUMP HAS BEEN RETIRED & IS SOLD OUT*** For those who are following the Les Mills Pump program and are looking for additional plates, Beachbody is now selling Les Mills Pump equipment separately. You still need to purchase either the Base Kit or Deluxe Kit to get the full Pump program, but you can now buy additional weight plates – up to 25#. You can also buy the Les Mills Pump Barbell, Safety Speed Clips {Read More}
The Ladies of Sochi 2014: Inspiration, Fave Workout Moves + Nutrition Tips
I have always been a huge fan of the Olympics, especially the Winter Olympics. They are easily my favorite! I got pretty pumped about the Sochi 2014 Olympics after watching ‘How to Raise an Olympian’ last night on NBC. They gave an in-depth look at some of the U.S. athletes and how they got to be where they are today. Those people have some serious drive. They’re all so young and have accomplished so much, I just think that’s really {Read More}
Under Review: UA Armour Sports Bra
Sports bras are a must for active women. They help compress “the girls” a bit and make it more comfortable to walk, jog, run, strength train, etc. I was lucky enough to get the opportunity to review Under Armour’s newest sports bra: The Armour Bra. I love my “job”. The Look: Never in my life have I been happier to wear a size 34B. And for me, that “B” stands for BARELY! I also love the color blue – tropical blues {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}
