The Difference Between Escaping and Resting
The Difference Between Escaping and Resting You cancel your plans.Or you curl up on the couch.You scroll, binge-watch, snack, or sleep. It feels like rest… But you wake up still…
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Know the Difference – Rest Is Not Avoidance
Know the Difference – Rest Is Not Avoidance Sometimes we confuse rest with avoidance. We think if we slow down, we’re just running away from responsibility. But rest and avoidance…
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Permission Granted – You Can Stop Proving Your Worth
We live in a culture that screams do more, be more, achieve more. And sometimes, without even realizing it, we start living like we have to earn love, grace, or…
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The Lie of Laziness – Why We Feel Guilty for Resting
The Lie of Laziness – Why We Feel Guilty for Resting We live in a world that praises hustle and glorifies burnout. Rest often feels like a luxury or, worse,…
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High Functioning Depression
Content Note: This post discusses depression, emotional heaviness, masking, hopelessness, and mental health struggles. Please read with care. If you are in crisis, thinking about suicide, at risk of hurting…
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To Care for Others, First Care for Yourself
To Care for Others, First Care for Yourself A note from Brandi:This guest post is shared with permission and reflects the personal experience, research, and perspective of the writer. It…
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Suicide Awareness Prevention for First Responders Resources
Content Note: This post discusses suicide, suicide loss, suicidal thoughts, grief, mental health, emotional pain, or crisis support. Please read with care. If this topic feels activating, it is okay…