Posted: October 18, 2021
To me, self-care is like stretching before I run. I don’t think I need to stretch. I’ve never been injured during my decades of running, so stretching is for “other” people (never mind that I am in my 40s and that one day my legs…
Posted: September 29, 2021
I can find all of the answers to all of life’s problems while I’m running. I brainstorm the books I’ll write, the dances I’ll post on social media, the parties I will plan. And while I’m running, I rarely feel depressed. Running and other forms of exercise…
Posted: September 21, 2021
If you’re feeling low following the birth of your baby, you’re not alone. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that one in eight mothers feel the symptoms of postpartum depression. Do You Have Postpartum Depression? First, see your doctor and ask to be screened…
Posted: August 17, 2021
While these practices don’t make your anxiety go away permanently, they can help you move through the feelings of restlessness, worry, edginess, and irratiblity. (Practicing coping skills for anxiety doesn’t substitute for an appointment with your therapist or doctor. If you need a professional, you should…
Posted: August 17, 2021
If you think you have some anxious tendencies, then welcome to the club. About 30% of us will experience an anxiety disorder at some point in our lives. If you are experiencing anxiety, you can tackle it. This blog post does not substitute for professional advice,…
Posted: August 9, 2021
You had assumed getting pregnant would be easy. In fact, your mama had scared you away from sex by telling you that you could get pregnant by simply looking at a guy. Fast forward: Now, you want to have a baby, yet the months are…