Unique Ways to Get Motivated While Struggling with Depression

happiness can be found

This post isn’t just for people feeling depressed, this is for everybody who’s looking for ways to get motivated! There are varying degrees of depression but one thing is certain: When you’re depressed or sad, it can be hard to be motivated to do anything. Heck, motivation can be hard to come by when everything [...]

Can Exercise Cure Depression? Part 1.

can exercise cure depression?

I read this somewhere recently and it really resonated with me. Mostly because it’s true: A Healthy Body Empowers the Mind. Disclaimer: I am not a professional or expert of any kind. However, I have been diagnosed with various mental health disorders in the past including bipolar disorder, PTSD, anxiety and clinical depression. What I’m about to share [...]

Make It Count & Results Will Quickly Follow

don't just go through the motions

Going through the motions will get you nowhere. And why are you working out if you’re not enjoying it? Is it because it’s planted in your brain that working out is the devil? Or could it be that you haven’t found the right workout for you yet? You won’t get much out of ANY workout [...]

How to Stay Positive in a Negative World

positive mental attitude

To me, being fit isn’t just about the physical aspect of having a toned body or being in a “normal” weight range. To me, fitness is related to overall health. I don’t think a person is truly “fit” until they’re pretty well balanced physically, mentally and emotionally. Having a positive mental attitude is the key [...]

Flashback Friday: Dear Me, A Letter to My 16-Year-Old Self

age16

Wow. It doesn’t really feel like it’s been 12 years since I was 16. My Grandma was right. Time does seem to fly by faster as you get older. I sure do miss her. How do you slow this crazy train down? The idea for this post comes from DearMe.org. Dear Me is a collection of [...]

2012 Vision Board with a Twist

2012 vision board day planner

Vision boards are fantastic. I have made two in the past and each were made with a piece of tagboard but over the weekend I got creative and put a spin on the vision board I created for 2012. One of my personal goals for 2012 was to enlist the help of a daily to-do [...]