Tag: depression
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Embracing the Stillness — The Power of Pausing
In a world that praises hustle and glorifies productivity, the art of pausing often gets lost in the noise. We fill our calendars, check off tasks, and measure our days by what we’ve accomplished. But amidst the busy, there lies quiet wisdom in stillness. Why We Need the Pause Pausing isn’t about laziness or giving…
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Review of Act Like a Lady: Questionable Advice, Ridiculous Opinions, and Humiliating Tales from Three Undignified Women
By Keltie Knight, Becca Tobin, and Jac Vanek (The LadyGang) Overview:Act Like a Lady is a humorous, unfiltered, and refreshingly honest collection of personal essays and advice from the hosts of the LadyGang Podcast: Keltie Knight, Becca Tobin, and Jac Vanek. The book is divided into three sections – Heart, Body, and Soul – each…
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Finding Your Center Again: A Daily Practice with The Grounded Soul
In a world that constantly pulls us in every direction, it’s easy to feel unanchored – physically here, but emotionally scattered. You’re not alone if you’ve found yourself moving through the motions, feeling disconnected by the noise of daily life. That’s exactly why The Grounded Soul: A 30-Day Centering Journal was created. This isn’t just…
Kayla Chittum
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Living in the Shadows: Naming Depression with Compassion
Depression doesn’t always look like sadness. Sometimes, it looks like silence. Like exhaustion. Like getting through the day on autopilot. Like pretending to be okay when you feel like you’re disappearing inside. It’s more than a bad day or a heavy week – it’s a fog that dulls your light and convinces you to stay…
Kayla Chittum
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Vacation Mode: The Gift of Stepping Away to Clear Your Mind
In the rhythm of everyday life, it’s easy to become tangled in responsibilities, routines, and an endless to-do list. Our minds run on overdrive, juggling work, relationships, and internal expectations until we forget what silence feels like. That’s why taking a vacation – whether a weekend getaway or a week unplugged – can be more…
Kayla Chittum
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Moments of You: A Gentle Return to Yourself
Somewhere between caring for others, managing responsibilities, and navigating the world’s noise, we forget to pause. We forget ourselves. Moments of You was created to help you remember – to come back to the quiet spaces that ask nothing from you except presence. This isn’t about doing more. It’s about softening. Noticing. Offering yourself a…
Kayla Chittum
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Clear Mind, Calm Life: The Importance of Mental Clarity
In a world that constantly demands your attention – notifications, deadlines, emotions, and expectations – mental clarity often feels like a luxury. But in truth, it’s a necessity. Mental clarity is more than having a “quiet mind” – it’s the foundation for making aligned decisions, protecting your energy, and show up fully in your life.…
Kayla Chittum
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You Deserve to Be Well
Women’s mental health matters. Your story, your needs, your healing – it all matters. Let’s normalize care that goes beyond survival. You don’t have to hold everything alone. Introducing: Moments of You Self-Care PlannerThis guided self-care planner is designed with your emotional wellness in mind. Inside, you’ll find gentle prompts, mindful rituals, affirmations, and reflective…
Kayla Chittum
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Through the Fog: My Journey with Deep Depression
There was a time when getting out of bed felt like climbing a mountain. Not because I was tired – but because everything felt so incredibly heavy. I didn’t have the words for it at the time. I just knew something was wrong. At first, I told myself I was just stressed. That I needed…
