Mental Health
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Why I Love to Cook
I love to cook, in case you have not noticed. In my (not so) humble opinion, I tend to be pretty good at it. Recently, I realized I was using my cooking abilities in both a healthy and unhealthy manner. As I look back over the years, I can see where I used it as a tool to get people to like me. Moreover, I would use my culinary prowess to get praise and acceptance.
Seconds? Thirds? Please Help Yourself!
Smoked Cheddar and Jalapeno Biscuits
Stocking the Pantry
A Night Out in Dayton
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Grounding Techniques: Categories
What is Grounding? Grounding is the act of bringing the mind back to the present by distracting it from unwanted activities. The activities take the form of ruminating thoughts, painful memories, or persistent worrying.
Seconds? Thirds? Please Help Yourself!
Leader of My Pack
Mindfulness Techniques: Meditation
Take a Sip and Get Ready
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Grounding Techniques: 5-4-3-2-1
The grounding technique 5-4-3-2-1 involves using your five senses to draw your attention away from disturbing thoughts, memories, or worries. As you move through the senses, the number of items to notice decreases.
Seconds? Thirds? Please Help Yourself!
Take a Sip and Get Ready
Mindfulness Techniques: Meditation
Grounding Techniques: Categories
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Mindfulness Techniques: Defusion
Diffusion is a technique that is made to help you separate yourself from your thoughts. Often we have dark or negative thoughts, which is natural. It is important we take care to not become our thoughts.
Seconds? Thirds? Please Help Yourself!
Chicken Soup and Netflix’s Altered Carbon
Why I Love to Cook
Mindfulness Techniques: Meditation
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Mindfulness Techniques: Walking
When taking a mindfulness walk, the key is to simply notice. Notice your breathing and the feel of your body. Pay attention to the rise and fall of your feet.
Seconds? Thirds? Please Help Yourself!
I Let You Go: A Lesson
Mindfulness Techniques: Defusion
Why I Love to Cook
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Mindfulness Techniques: Meditation
This week we are breaking down the fundamentals of mindfulness meditation. Feel free to download the graphic to keep as a cheat sheet.
Seconds? Thirds? Please Help Yourself!
Chicken Soup and Netflix’s Altered Carbon
Dealing with Fear
Grounding Techniques: 5-4-3-2-1
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Mindfulness Techniques: Overview
Mindfulness is the first talk. Today, I am giving an overview on what mindfulness entails. Hopefully, you will feel inspired to give a try. As always, remember my disclaimer before trying anything on this site.
Seconds? Thirds? Please Help Yourself!
Self-Care Day
A Night Out in Dayton
Chicken Soup and Netflix’s Altered Carbon
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Chicken Soup and Netflix’s Altered Carbon
The second season of Netflix’s Altered Carbon is here! I stumbled up on season one quite some time ago. Instantly, I was in love with the concept. The visuals, concepts and acting was fantastic to me. After I watched the last episode, I wanted more. It took a while, but more is finally here!
Seconds? Thirds? Please Help Yourself!
Breakfast Egg Rolls
Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Pork & Creamy Coleslaw
Vegan Peach Cobbler Muffins
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I Let You Go: A Lesson
When holding on becomes to painful, we often forgot we have the option to release. We only think about how painful it will be after letting go, while ignoring the current pain we are currently experiencing. It is important to remember while we are holding on the pain is indefinite. After letting go, healing can start. The wound cant start to heal, taking the pain with it.
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Self-Care Day
Today, I decided I needed a self-care day. It was a difficult, emotional past few months. I'm finally back in Ohio. Yet, my tension are still quite high. It has been a while since, I had taken some time to myself, alone. It was time I put everyone else on hold. For a few hours, I need to shrug off all my stress, hurt and confusion.
Seconds? Thirds? Please Help Yourself!
Mindfulness Techniques: Defusion
Mindfulness Techniques: Walking
I Let You Go: A Lesson
