Breaking Silence is about speaking up for the things that matter, being there for others, and taking care of ourselves; mentally, physically, and spiritually. We encourage honesty leading to hope and healing.
Every season of life is different, and our needs and desires will change with them. I had a conversation with a friend today, and it was exactly what I needed. We talked about life, what we’ve been through, and how when seasons of life change our needs may too. Maybe we have to stop and... Continue Reading →
In life, we all face seasons of hardship. Times when we feel like we cannot go on. It’s painful, stressful, and we feel like we just DO NOT have the strength or energy. These periods of life are hard, they force us to confront problems within ourselves and things around us. They require us to... Continue Reading →
Stress is an unavoidable part of life. Different seasons bring different levels of stress. We all know this, yet so many of us are not coping with stress well. Maybe we were not taught how to or maybe we have the knowledge but feel like adding anything new or making any changes will cause more... Continue Reading →
Welcome to part 2 of the taking back your life, DBT series. Last week I wrote about distress tolerance skills which you can read here. This week we are going to dig into mindfulness skills. Here is a link to the book that shares more about these skills and others too. I highly recommend it!... Continue Reading →
Do you struggle with intense or overwhelming emotions? Have you ever been interested in learning some new techniques to help you be more in control of your emotions and life? I’ve noticed many people, including myself can answer yes to those questions. Sometimes life can feel overwhelming, especially living in to 2020’s with everything that... Continue Reading →
“It is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves.”— Sir Edmund Hillary Life is a beautiful ride of ups downs, mountaintops and valleys. Everybody has good days and bad days. We all feel the same emotions- positive and negative. Something I learned this past year is to set myself up for success when those bad... Continue Reading →
“How we pay attention to the present moment largely determines the character of our experience, and therefore, the quality of our lives.” – Sam Harris Hearts racing, thoughts running, breathing uneven, hands trembling, feeling intensely overwhelmed- that’s what anxiety feels like for me. Like there is something bottled inside ready to explode. I become irritable, unable... Continue Reading →
“The real difficulty is to overcome how you think about yourself.” – Maya Angelou Have you ever felt inadequate, lacked confidence, or felt like you weren’t enough? Everyone deals with insecurities at some point in their lives. Often times they are birthed in childhood and carry over into adulthood, especially if they are not worked... Continue Reading →
Having a plan and setting goals help us get to where we want to be. I already shared my spiritual health plan, so here is my mental health plan. To break it down I'm going to share things I can do every day, week, and month to help take care of my mental health. This... Continue Reading →
Purpose. If I'm honest, this is something I've lost track of recently. I feel like I've been stuck! I'm sure I'm not the only one feeling like that. It's okay if you're struggling to find your purpose. While I believe that God has given each of us our own overarching purpose I also believe that... Continue Reading →
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