I don’t want to ever be ‘Before Times Talia.’ One of the methods I use are positive affirmations. Trying to turn the negative self-talk into positive self-care talk.
World Introvert Day! That’s a Day for Me!
Introverts tend to be misunderstood. We can sometimes by moody, we like being alone, and silence isn’t uncomfortable for us. On January 2nd I celebrated what makes me an amazing introvert for World Introvert Day.
Exploration Equals Change
Change happens when we explore. Part of the definition of exploration is examination. It requires a deeper dive into what is known into what is unknown. Only there will discovery occur.
Losing Friends is the Worst
The loss of one friend is hard enough. I lost two to cancer yesterday. And the third to me accidentally triggering some deep insecurities in her. I am focusing on the two I lost to cancer. Still unpacking that last one.
Plan(s) A Day Derailed = Meltdown
I look like an adult; I talk like an adult and act like an adult (well, for the most part), but emotionally, I am still a child. I never learned how to express how I feel. My feelings were never important.
Happy Thanksgiving! That is All.
Maybe I was meant to draw a weird, colorful turkey instead of getting all serious about the holidays.
Plan(s) A Day Keep Anxiety at Bay
What helps me with my anxiety? Planning does. I don’t just plan, I go layers deep into the plan. And each plan has a backup plan too.
Thank You for Your Service—A Thought on Veteran’s Day
The best way to thank a veteran is to pay it forward. Be a good human, be kind, and compassionate. Especially during times of conflict.
Buzzwords – Antithesis to Self-Care
Self-care is an important concept. And yet, so many of us, myself included do not know what it means to engage in self-care.
Naked in a Mason Jar
I have struggled to explain how it feels to be me. To have the anxiety, the depression, and being introverted. Being naked in a mason jar is the best way I can describe all of those things.