Conscious manifestation can give us the life of our dreams. We unconsciously manifest happenstance occurrences all the time, after all, without even realizing it. What if we could focus on that which we most desire and consciously make it a reality? Imagine the power this would hold, and how our lives could change. First, we […]
Not All Good Things Must Come to an End
Healing is lifelong. We cannot expect to drop the process entirely one day and continue onward without slipping back into negativity. We have to wake up each day determined to make it a good one and recite daily positive affirmations, so we feel empowered to continue on a path that will never end. It is […]
Fully ‘Well’ Means Becoming Focused on Our Full Selves
When you become focused on your own personal wellness, you’ll start to notice subtle, positive changes that, with time, become more profound and beautiful. But, what does it mean, exactly, to be “focused on wellness?” What, specifically, should we pay attention to and work on to become ‘well’? There are certain areas we need to […]
PTSD and Career: Feeling Safe and Secure in the Workplace
Unfortunately, if you suffer from symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, you may have a hard time finding and maintaining employment. Those who suffer from PTSD often experience co-occurring symptoms of depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, and alcohol use disorder. Because this condition and all related symptoms can feel all-consuming, PTSD sufferers tend to have higher […]
Taking Up a (Conditional) Cause in Order to Heal
One way we can heal and effectively move forward is by taking up a cause that has particular importance to us. Maybe this means going back to school for a degree in the mental health field, maybe it means becoming a life coach or starting a social media empire designed to spread awareness and give […]
Refocusing Hypervigilance and Nervous Energy
Hypervigilance and nervous energy are very common in the post-trauma state. After we’ve learned to stay alert and on our toes for so long, it’s difficult to re-learn how to relax. Trauma tends to cause the body to remain in a constant state of fight or flight, a natural adrenaline rush, so we’re prepared for […]