I practice what I preach.

Hello little bloggy friends. I’m still trying to get the hang of this blog thing and decide what type of space I want it to be. The internet world says that blogs are a good space for sharing and educating people on different things. Somedays I like to stick to my intuition and talk about the things that I feel are important. Today I’m feeling like sharing a bit more about my experience in this world of mental health. We are all in this together, right?

For all the years that I have been alive I have definitely been surrounded by the ups and downs of mental health and unhealth (is that a word?). My life experiences have been what have driven me to want to be in the helping field and find connection with others. My community has been what has supported me through the ups and downs of life. Without going into all of the details (that would take too long) I can whole-heartedly say that I wouldn’t be here without my people and my life experiences that have taught me how to live in this world.

Growing up taught me about friendships. Moving away taught me about keeping friendships. Having debilitating chronic pain taught me about movement. My mom taught me about meditation. Science taught me about how to use breath and meditation to help my nervous system. Food has taught me about my gut. My nerdy neuroscientist sister has taught me about the gut/brain connection. My nervous system taught me about the importance of maintaining balance. Having downtime teaches me about recovering.

That being said— I’m so proud to say that I have worked really hard to navigate this world and define the life that I want to live. I have showed up and done the work so that I can reach my goals and live the life I want to live….AND I still have days where I feel down, frustrated, defeated, and sad. I’m human. I have hard days too.

Today is a day that I am choosing that I am stronger than my hard day. I’m digging deep into my toolbox, slowing down, taking intentional breaths to turn on my functioning brain and telling my lizard brain to take a break. I am CHOOSING to act in a way that SUPPORTS my well-being, because I know I’m worth it.

You are worth it too. What are you going to do this week to support your well-being?