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You’re Not Angry; You’re Anxious

February 6, 2020February 9, 2020 / in: Day in the Life, Mental Health

The other day, I was cleaning the kitchen with my hands full, one holding the milk, the other emptying the …

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Trying to find those moments of beauty and 'bright Trying to find those moments of beauty and 'bright' during the dull winter blues? Even taking half a second to look up and spy that perfect moon in the evening sky can be enough of a reminder that there's gratitudes everywhere when you look for them. Not pictured: the absolutely bone chilling wind this view made me forget #mentalhealthmama #dailygratitude #daymoon #winterblues #takeamoment #mindfulmondays
I've been MIA for a while, focussing on getting my I've been MIA for a while, focussing on getting myself settled into a routine in this new crazy world we live in but I couldn't pass up the opportunity to share this great post from @psychologyandlove who nails exactly what #toxicpositivity looks like! 
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Being supportive and empathetic is all about meeting people where they are at - validating and acknowledging their experience and pain instead of jumping straight to 'making them feel better' or spinning their words into a quick positive. 
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#communication #trauma #empathy #copingskills #copingstrategies #socialwork #socialworker #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmama #therapy #therapylife #therapyjourney #selfcare #therapist #counseling #counselorlife #mentalhealthmamaca #inspiration #motivation #healthyliving #emotionalsupport #hope
Real talk. I tried to take a nice professional loo Real talk. I tried to take a nice professional looking selfie to show my awesome 'EAT SLEEP SOCIAL WORK REPEAT' shirt, but it was like a siren call for my children to basically photo bomb for all they were worth.
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You can see my absolute cringe of anticipation, preparing to get a stray toy car jammed up my nostril or an elbow to the teeth as it became open season to crawl all over me just to get in front of that camera. 30 seconds prior, they were happily playing.
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Kids have that sixth sense don't they? 
#mentalhealthmama #kids #parenting #socialwork #socialworker #mentalhealth #raisingkids #failedselfies
How do you talk to yourself when you have to leave How do you talk to yourself when you have to leave the kitchen a mess? Do you beat yourself up when you can't seem to stay ahead of the cleaning? Kindness is the best antidote during those frenzied mornings when your counter is a disaster zone and you feel the weight of all the things left undone. Take a deep breath. Remind yourself: you are more than the toys you left untidied or the cereal bowls still in the sink. Be kind to yourself Mama! We all have those days.

#kindness #parentlife #mentalhealthmama #oneofthosemornings #leaveitbehind #bekindtoyourself
Great reminder about we can and cannot focus our e Great reminder about we can and cannot focus our energy on from @thecounselingteacherbrandy
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Welcome to Mental Health Mama! Sharing all things Welcome to Mental Health Mama! Sharing all things parenting, mental health and the messy stuff in between. So excited for this new journey! New site will be up in the next few weeks! #comingsoon #mentalhealthmama #newsite #firstpost #mentalhealthawareness
It's the start of your week, so here's a quick rem It's the start of your week, so here's a quick reminder on #mindfulmonday to practice staying in the moment! Breathe in, notice the air in your lungs, and then let it all out. 😮‍💨 Even 2 minutes of mindful breathing (That's about 12 breaths) can have a huge impact on your mental health - it reduces anxiety, improves your mood, balances your nervous system and even helps you think more clearly!

So pause - breathe - and then go kick butt this week! 💪

#mindfulness #motivation #therapy #therapist #counselor #socialwork #motivationmonday #breathing #mentalhealth #MentalHealthMinute #mentalhealthmama
This is a precious picture to me. The lighting is This is a precious picture to me. The lighting is terrible. It's really not Instagram worthy. I'm positive my hair is not done, my face is bare and I'm possibly drooling/being drooled on by my toddler, but do you know why I love this photo so much?
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Because I'm in it. ..
This is a rare shot taken by my husband and my heart swells at the thought he made sure to capture this moment, because for once I'm in front of the camera instead of behind it. ..
So many of us Mamas are the family historian, keeping track of all the moments of our kids lives in pictures and memories and so rarely are we actually seen in them.
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I love that there's a record of me, tired and napping with my fussy child. It makes me feel seen. It makes me feel like I'm a part of the tapestry of our lives, not just the one trying to immortalize it for others to see.
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So partners: take the photo. Take tons of photos. Candids. Ask them to pose. Low light, good light, no light. It doesn't matter. Make us visible.

#mentalhealthmama #takethepicture #motherhood #mothers #parenting #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #exhausted #toddlernaps
You can inspire others even when you feel you're n You can inspire others even when you feel you're not quite at your best. Never doubt your power to lift and encourage those around you just by being yourself!

Beautiful words by #ktolnoequote  @k.tolnoe 🌙

#quote #inspiration #inspire #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmama #therapist #therapy
Have you checked out the blog over at Mental Healt Have you checked out the blog over at Mental Health Mama, or liked our Facebook page? Check it out and be sure to read the latest post on dealing with anxiety related to COVID-19 😷🤒 ..
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Loving this image from @birdstrips that hits so cl Loving this image from @birdstrips that hits so close to home!
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Therapy isn't always about feeling better every time we leave a session. Sometimes we leave more confused and ruffled than when we went in! Change is super hard and painful at times because we are breaking habits, acknowledging avoidance and digging through some deeply engrained thoughts and feelings. .
But pain is a precursor for growth! Having the courage to do this work will be rewarded! 
#mentalhealthmama #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #therapy #anxiety #depression #therapygoals #socialwork #socialworker #painisgrowth
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