Tag: Mental Health

  • “Some people are meant to stay in your heart, but not in your life.” – Why We Outgrow People

    “Some people are meant to stay in your heart, but not in your life.” – Why We Outgrow People

    Personal Growth & Evolving Values – As we grow, our priorities, interests, and beliefs naturally evolve. This shift is often influenced by the new relationships we build, the knowledge we gain, and the experiences we have. For me, the college environment rapidly broadened my understanding of others and challenged the…

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  • Blame It on the Brain: Feeling Guilty for Absolutely Nothing

    Blame It on the Brain: Feeling Guilty for Absolutely Nothing

    According to Psychology Today, guilt is defined as: A natural response to wrongdoing that encourages accountability and personal growth. While guilt can be essential for moral development and healthy relationships, excessive guilt can irrationally attach itself to every action, word, thought, and hope we experience. It’s like walking on a…

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  • Opening Up

    Opening Up

    Admitting to myself that I couldn’t hold it all together anymore. Written 5/11/2020 COVID-19 — a term that initially seemed to belong to a strange science fiction movie, but in reality, it feels eerily close to home. For many of us, the world has shifted dramatically in ways we couldn’t…

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