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 […]
Rebuilding Trust Post-trauma
A common symptom post-trauma is a sense of self-distrust and a mistrust of others. This is deeply rooted in a web of hesitation to develop close connections with others which was brought to life as a result of being betrayed during traumatic experiences. We can no longer trust the intentions of others, and in turn, […]
Embracing Minimalism as a Means of Decluttering the Mind
One way in which we can clear our thoughts and start fresh is by actually working to clear out the clutter we all tend to accumulate far too much of. By deciding to let go of a lot of the physical “stuff” that weighs us down, we can begin to appreciate the importance of what […]
Post-Traumatic Growth: Spend Your Time Wisely
One could argue that how we spend our time defines who we are. There are a few hours each day that we need to use to tend to daily obligations, such as work, family, and sleep. And, the rest is up to us. Even those standing ‘obligations’ are choices we’ve made, right? We choose our […]
Quiet The Noise: Release Negative Self-Talk
We are our own worst critics. And, oftentimes, our thoughts can be all-consuming. There is a negative internal monologue, this unwelcome noise, that races through our mind and devours any hope for reinstating joy and peace. As trauma survivors, we need to learn to quiet the noise. We need to actively begin practicing how to […]