mental health

Things I Learned Today / Sunday, August 15, 2021

In Things I Learned Today • by Amanda Herring, Writer, August 15, 2021 • Leave a Comment

Things I learned today… I started to crochet a blanket last night, and I had forgotten how much I loved it. While I was yarning over and hooking and turning, I realized that a crocheted blanket is one continuous string of yarn that is continuously...

Let yourself go?

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, July 19, 2021 • Leave a Comment

What do y’all think it means if you’ve “let yourself go”? Are you eating ice cream straight from the carton, curled up on the couch in sweats, most weekends? Girl. Took a shower…maybe yesterday? Sister. Wear your husband’s old, holey softball tournament tshirt and faded...

Creating Peace, Love & Joy #3

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, July 14, 2021 • Leave a Comment

All week, I’m working to CREATE a little more peace, love, and joy by making some adjustments here and there to my daily habits. So far, I’ve told you about two… > I turned off my email notifications.> I set a timer and focus. Today’s...

Creating Peace, Love & Joy #2

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, July 13, 2021 • Leave a Comment

I’m working this week to CREATE a little more peace, love, and joy by making some adjustments here and there to my daily habits. Yesterday, I told you about the first one… I turned off my email notifications. It’s actually working! I feel less inundated...

Treat Yourself Like You’re Sick

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, July 11, 2021 • Leave a Comment

Sometimes my mental health has so deteriorated, I should treat myself like I’m sick. Remove myself from crowds Get some rest and try to sleep Hydrate more and eat good food Assess my symptoms and identify what made me feel so bad Take care of...