Patience Through Pain

I’m physically limited right now. The accident has affected my mobility, strength, and energy. I’m not functioning like I’m used to. On top of needing help with basic tasks—like washing my hair, opening jars, or carrying anything with weight—I also have to give myself a mental break. Physical recovery is hard on the mind too. […]

How to Handle Disappointment

There are so many moments in life where we don’t get what we want, even when we’ve done everything right. We’ve shown up, put in the effort, done what we’re supposed to, and still, the outcome disappoints us. Think of a friend who has taken care of her health all her life, yet she’s the […]

Mindfulness on Demand

Because I got hit by a car, I’m very limited in movement right now. Everything takes longer, requires help, and many activities I enjoy are off-limits for now. Getting through the day takes a lot of patience with myself. Even something as simple as a shower is a slow, careful process. I have to stay […]

Healing in Small Steps

Yesterday was tough. I spent most of it in bed, waiting out the pain from my recent bike accident, hoping for a little relief so I could get to the things I wanted—and needed—to do. I like to feel like I’m thriving every day, but right now, my body’s asking for something different: it needs […]

Baby Steps to Adulting

I never liked the idea of talking to myself like a child. It feels like I’m shrinking myself down. But the reality is, it’s so effective! We’re so gentle with children. When they’re scared, we take the time to ask why, figure out what’s behind the fear, and we reassure them. If they’re in HALT […]

Don’t Panic!

I love those videos where a toddler thinks they’re stuck but just needs to duck, move a small object, or stand up for a different perspective. It’s funny how it gets me emotional about how I handle my own issues. Like those kids, I have panicked when something changed or challenged me. I worried, felt […]

Defending Your Life

I’ve caught myself arguing against myself in the court of my mind. It’s like I’m a lawyer, and my job is to convict myself of being lazy. I always had a couple dozen arguments ready to go. I could pull up that time I gave up on my exercise routine or the fact that I […]