When I first started this mental health blog I had decided on two rules to not talk politics and to not talk about religion. But the truth is that most of my anxiety and stress this past year was driven by our election. I was happy when the election was finally over and I feltRead More
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Three Kings Day and a story
Today my family celebrates Epiphany or as we call it in my house Dia de Los Reyes (Three Kings Day) In the bible, it signifies the story of the three wise kings who followed the star of Bethlehem to find the baby, Jesus. For me, as a child, it was essentially a second Christmas. InRead More
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Hugs Have Charging Power
I’ve been in a bit of a block today about what to write, I also can’t seem to think of one thing today that has made me happy. Don’t get me wrong, it’s been a great day. The weather was nice and cool again and I went on wonderful walks with my husband around theRead More
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It’s the Most Saddest Time of the Year!
Wait is that not how the song goes? It’s after the holidays, we put away the Christmas decorations, the days still feel darker and the cold weather is settling in. It’s the time when most of us feel a little melancholic. Now is the time to really focus on the things in our lives thatRead More
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Back to the Dungeons!
Today is my last day off before going back to tackle the dungeons, I know that the next couple of weeks will be very busy for me but thanks to tasks I completed beforehand this will hopefully go smoother than anticipated. I have learned much this past year in regards to my work in theRead More
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I took that first step…Now what?
I woke up this morning after having a good night’s sleep knowing full well that I did not complete all the tasks I set out to do the day before and that is ok. Life can and will get in the way and you also need to know what your limits are, also know thatRead More
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It’s A Dangerous Business, Frodo, Going Out Your Front Door.
A journey will always start with a single step, one step a day, and someday you will realize that your journey has taken leaps and bounds and you are no longer the same person you were when you took that first step. For some taking, that first step is the hardest thing they will everRead More
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Jumanji…I Mean, Happy New Years!
Jumanji!! Wait are we not actually in a game of Jumanji? Well as crappy as 2020 was it’s an easy assumption. Yesterday I set my goals for the coming year and beyond. Today I am going to reflect on 2020. As horrendous as I know it was for some we still have a few thingsRead More
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2021 Goals…umm Make that Quests!
Image is credited to the folks at the Hero’s Journal site, I do not lay claim to the image. Setting up goals is easy, following through with them is easier said than done. Instead of goals this year I am setting up Quests! Why not turn my goals into adventures, great adventures where I growRead More
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HBT Podcast | Episode 18 | How Being Healthy can make you Happy
In today’s episode, Rita talks to Santana Rodriguez on how exercising and eating better can put you in a more positiveRead More