Keep Moving, Be Still
I write about keep moving often, as it is an important element to mental wellness. I recognize that when I am stagnant, not moving toward a goal, not moving my body, I tend to slip into a cloudy darker headspace.
Essays
It’s Okay to Smile
Why do we wake up feeling more or less like ourselves some days?
Wants Versus Needs
Let me begin by acknowledging a failure. This cup of coffee I am currently sipping falls in my need category. I want to kick the habit so I no longer need it; maybe I need to reduce my intake so…
Why Do I Feel Guilty Choosing The Life I Lead
Choosing a life we truly wish to live can have the greatest impact on one’s health and happiness, yet it is often the most difficult decision we make.
The Pursuit of Vitality
The opposite of depression is not happiness, but vitality, and it was vitality that seemed to seep away from me in that moment. — Andrew Solomon
Redefining the Happiness Baseline
I believed I was on a quest for happiness. My search was both rigorous and exhaustive.
What I Know About Depression
I don’t know much about the underlining causes or triggers of depression — the science. I do know how it’s effected me, how it’s effected friends, and how it’s effected recently named and the nameless strangers that face it’s challenges…
Ridding Myself of the Depression Gorilla; Injuries of the Mind
I've had several injuries over the years; sprained ankles, IT band issues, hamstring tear, sciatic nerve issues, torn ligaments in the shoulder.