Something new is coming…
Something new is coming to the I Choose Beauty shop!!! It’s been a long time in the making, and I can’t wait to share all the deets soon!
Wellness
Stop overthinking everything
Here are three things I’ve learned over the years that help me when I’m overthinking: First, practice becoming aware of your thoughts, and notice when you’re overthinking Acknowledge that the thoughts you’re having are not productive Shift your attention to something else – maybe go for a walk, meditate, or listen to some music I … Read more
Grounding technique to calm anxiety
Use your five senses to calm your anxiety. Focus on one at a time, then move on to the next one. Find: Five things you can see Four things you can feel Three things you can hear Two things you can smell One thing you can taste The idea is to distract yourself from the … Read more
Stop jumping to conclusions
The next time you catch yourself jumping to conclusions, try this: Take some deep breaths to calm yourself and slow your racing thoughts. Then ask yourself, what evidence are your thoughts based on? Little or none, most likely. It’s just your brain running away with false information. I’m definitely a work in progress, but this … Read more
Is your life going exactly as planned?
Is ANYONE’S life actually going as planned? You know, the “happily ever after” fairy tale stuff we learned as kids… Once you let go of how you expected things in your life to turn out, you can see all the opportunities in front of you, even though they weren’t what you originally planned. Watch this … Read more
Asking for mental health help is an act of bravery
It takes a lot of guts to ask for help, and start therapy. That, my friend, is not weakness. Quite the opposite, actually. It’s. So. Brave.And it could save your life the way it did mine. Share this if you think it could help someone you know.
It takes a lot of work to feel okay (#ichoosebeauty Day 2985)
Sometimes it takes a lot of work just to feel okay mentally. Journaling and processing my thoughts really help me with this. The trick is to train your brain consistently so you don’t slip back into serious depression or anxiety. It’s just like exercising any other muscle – you can’t just stop and expect the … Read more
How to feel better mentally
Does your mental health need some TLC? Here are a few ways to feel better. Share this to help someone who may need these tips today.
Visualize your negative thoughts away
Try this exercise to fight negative self-talk: Visualize your negative thoughts as bubbles. Watch them leave your head and float away. Learn more in my Instagram video here.
Stop chasing happiness
Stop thinking you’ll only be happy once this, that, or the other happens (new job/house/boyfriend etc.). The secret to finding that elusive happiness is actually to stop chasing it. Because it’s right where you are right now. Learn more in my Instagram video here.