Debunking stigma around asking for help is a process. Often times when we are managing average stressors we are use to navigating through them on our own or even with the support from our inner circle. It’s sometimes difficult to determine when we need to call upon other options, including professional support like a therapist, a peer, support groups, a counselor and/or a coach.
Read MoreA nonprofit with the words la femme in its name invites people to consider what femininity means to the beholder. The thing here is we don’t define you by your labels. We give general ideas of what topics we discuss here but the truth is we intentionally keep this very broad because we see and respect that we are all unique. We want you to feel safe with however you assimilate. And when we interject feminism into this conversation, I now value more than ever that advocating for human rights & women’s rights and all the topics connected to them need to be much louder here.
Read MoreA visualization that has often worked well for me when trying to remind myself to “let things be and trust” is envisioning the ebb and flow of the tide. If we get onto a float and ride the rhythm of the tide rolling in and then back out again we may notice there is less resistance than if we are standing in the ocean fighting the intensity of the current.
Read MoreYou can learn to take control of these thoughts and retrain this voice to be kinder, more patient and loving towards yourself. The hard part is remembering that this takes time to develop. Much like learning anything new is it takes practice. And more practice until you master it. If there is one thing to take away from this is to remember YOU DO NOT HAVE TO LISTEN TO THIS VOICE.
Read MoreWe can benefit from finding ways to comfort ourselves with activities that bring us a sense of security so that we can feel peace.
Read MoreColor can be used in our art with more intention. We can draw upon specific colors to help us express our thoughts, feelings, emotions and mood within our artwork.
Read MoreI have to admit that learning to set boundaries came to me at time when I felt least equipped. From what I account of that time period in particular came with lots of ups and downs and constantly feeling like I was being tested. Once I set one, I’d be challenged to be stronger and tougher at the next go around when someone was trying to take advantage of me. The tests came often, and then they became more spread out. What felt like mastery had been accomplished, another situation would pop up to challenge my skills yet again.
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