I always say, write until your heart's content. This can be a great practice to express your emotions and track growth. I have journals from nearly each year of my life since I was 13 years old.  The research says that those people who journal consistently are more resilient and happier individuals. I also journal what I am feeling with a commitment to muster up the courage to move forward in spite of the challenges.  

According to researchers, “picking up a coloring pencil and book could be beneficial for your mental health. A new study reveals coloring can help to improve mood, reduce stress and boost creativity.” Coloring can help you channel your inner artist, de-stress and bring a sense of peace. 

We need to be able to exchange every negative thought or behavior for a positive one.  But, we don’t know what we don’t know. There’s nothing like digging into the word of God to discover all He has to say about you and the promises He has made for each one of us no matter what we look like, how we’ve sinned or how flawed we tend to make ourselves out to be. There are a lot of self help books I’ve read over the last 7 months but, there’s nothing that holds more true and specific to me than what God says to me during my private prayer and reading time.

Some physical symptoms we experience in our bodies may have a direct correlation to our feelings or emotional health. Having direct access to my primary doctor via the online platforms has been a game changer. I no longer have to wait months for appointments to chat about that one thing that’s bothering me. Therefore, make a note for you to inquire about the virtual platforms your physicians are using to communicate daily with patients.

There’s a lack of knowledge about the type of services certain therapists may provide. We commonly only think of talk therapy. But there are others such as EMDR therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, solution focused brief therapy, psychodynamic therapy, physical therapy. The goal is to move toward total wholeness therefore, doing a deep dive into learning about these therapeutic options may be beneficial. 

Walking daily is not only good exercise but it relaxes the brain. Walking outside allows us to shift our focus to other stimuli in our natural environment. It’s truly beautiful. There is so much research about the benefits of walking, especially near water.