Category: wellbeing
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Five Myths About Grief – And How To Debunk Them
Guest post by Maureen Desmond, Grief Coaching & Consulting We cannot simply sweep our grief, sadness, and pain under the rug. Grief is complex, and many of us have received poor advice after experiencing a loss. Over time, the myths surrounding grief have been repeated so often that they have become normalized, causing us to…
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Financial Well-Being: From Financial Stress to Intentional Choice
Guest post by Jim Lindsay, Financial Mindset Coaching Financial well-being means different things to different people. For one person, it may mean paying the monthly bills without worry. For another, it may mean eliminating debt, building an emergency fund, purchasing a home, preparing for retirement, or simply feeling more confident when making financial decisions. Regardless…
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Managing Low Self-Worth
I have struggled with low self-worth for most of my life. Over the years, I have tried so many things to feel better about myself but those feelings won’t permanently go away. Sometimes it feels that low self-worth is something I just have to live with. One thing I have learned from living with fibromyalgia,…
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Modern Tarot: A Tool for Self-Discovery, Self-Care and Growth
Everyone wants to understand themselves better, discover their life purpose, navigate this thing called life, develop a connection with the Divine, and heal their soul wounds. The journey of self-discovery is long and challenging but also interesting, joyful, and transformational. Tarot is one way of facilitating that process that can be particularly useful and meaningful. While…
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Living With Chronic Illness
Chronic physical and mental illness affect a person’s life in many ways. Some days are better than others. It’s not always obvious that an individual is unwell or it shows up in ways that aren’t indicative of pain and suffering. Being aware and supportive will be helpful and meaningful to your friend or family member.…
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Wallowing
I’m a wallower. I luxuriate in my feelings like they are a hot bath complete with essential oils, suds, and scented candles. When I’m happy or satisfied, I hang on to the feeling as long as possible. The bigger the accomplishment, the longer I can bathe in those feelings. When I’m doing this, I also…
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Meditation
Meditation can help you feel calm, centered, and grounded. Centered means to be fully aware of being in your body in the present moment. This can be difficult when we haven’t been taking good care of ourselves. If you are like me, you push away discomfort or pain and place your attention on other things.…
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Things I learned in Therapy
I have struggled most of my life with depression. From Persistent Depressive Disorder to three major depressive episodes, depression has been one of the constants of my life. There have been days when the only thing that got me out of bed was coffee. Times when I went the whole day speaking less than 10…
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Starting Self-Care
Self-care can be scary. Dr Sharon Fieldstone (Ted Lasso) There are many differing views on what self-care is. First and foremost, it is a commitment to your own well-being. It’s like practicing a musical instrument until you play beautifully. You don’t stop there but continue to build skills through practice. A self-care practice is what…
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Survival Lessons
I am a prolific reader. I’ve always loved escaping into amazing realms. From school days spent in the library, avoiding bullies, through today when I am fortunate enough to earn an income reading, editing, and writing, books have been like a best friend. They are a source of comfort, inspiration, and a well of infinite…
Angela di Gualco 