By now, we’ve all heard the horrific details of the Britney Spears Conservatorship. If you’re (rightly) shocked by the revelations Brit poured out of her heart a couple days ago, you’re in for a rude awakening. I’m going to let you in on a secret that every mentally ill and disabled person knows all too …
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You don’t usually hear the words “fun” and “Mental Health Treatment” in the same sentence. And for good reason, mental health treatment is serious business. But that’s exactly why we’re talking about the role of fun in recovering from a mental illness. It’s a lot of hard work to change your life from the inside …
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Do you know what your Core Beliefs are? Don’t worry if you don’t. I sure as heck didn’t for a LONG time. In fact, many of us don’t know what our core beliefs really are. Not until we do a lot of work to uncover them. That’s because these defining values are stored way down …
Today on Soul Stories, I have the honor of bringing you Sara’s Story. Because it’s National Suicide Awareness Month, I asked my friend Sara to tell her story of strength in the face of a serious mental illness. And I have to say it’s as incredible and inspiring as she is! Sara’s story talks about …
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5 Affirmations for the Recovering Perfectionist: Hi, I’m Maria and I’m a recovering perfectionist. Yep, that’s right – I’m one of those people. The try hards who get A++s, have happy looking family lives, and get promoted easily and effortlessly. The world loves to to razz perfectionists because we seem…well…so perfect. But the truth is …
You know it’s important to care for yourself – but did you know it’s also essential to care for your self care!? Yep, that’s right – in order to have optimum mental health you have to pay attention to how well you’re caring for yourself. Why’s that? Because it’s not just baths and scented candles …
Moms and Mental Health Series Here at MSB, we specialize in talking about Mental Health issues from the unique perspectives of those who experience them. That’s why we’re dedicating this series specifically to Moms who struggle with their Mental Health. Why? Because Moms don’t get the choice to step back and work on their Mental …
The Ultimate Self Care Package by Guest Blogger, Roda Imam of Haaya Blogs Self Care: The Ultimate Way to Maintain Good Mental Health Do you ever wonder how you can change a bad experience into a good one? Do you feel like you dwell on your negative thoughts so much, that you end up feeling …
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Lately, I’ve been dealing with negative self talk. I mean, okay, I always deal with negative self talk, let’s be real. But during quarantine time it’s been really overwhelming. To the point where I’m seriously starting to worry myself. For example, I found myself *sobbing* uncontrollably on the way to our scenic mountain vacation. During …
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Here at My Soul Balm, we believe that stories have power. The power to heal, inspire, and make change. But we can only do that if we let them out into the world. Sometimes it’s hard to tell your story. Sometimes, things block us. When I first got in contact with Estella, she wasn’t sure …
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