Health is Mental

If evenings are the hardest part of your day, this is for you:

*By 6pm, your patience is gone but everyone still needs something for you.

*You tell yourself, tomorrow will be better. But while tomorrow comes and goes, the stress and overwhelm don’t budge.

*You don’t enjoy the things you used to anymore

*You’re exhausted all day, even though you had a full nights sleep

If this sounds like you, try one of these tips…

✔️Gratitude. Gratitude. Gratitude. If you have kids, you’ve heard the saying, “an attitude of gratitude.” Gratitude can catapult you into a new perspective fairly quickly. Every day, look around you, and take a minute to appreciate what’s in front of you. Set a gratitude alarm if you need to. Just do it.

✔️Give yourself a 10 minute reset. Set a timer, lock yourself in a room away from everyone else and do whatever you feel in the moment. Read, pray, listen to music. This is your time. 10 minutes, Then return back to family, chores, dinner, etc.

✔️Incorporate “wind down” time for the kiddos one hour before bed. Lights out, screens off. Encourage them to read a book, color some pictures, do a puzzle. Realistically, this one may take a bit to get used to but it helps tremendously.

Small changes like this can make evenings a bit calmer. Give one a try. If you have habits or routines that are working for you and your family, please share in the comments to help someone else who may be struggling.

And if you are in need of additional support and personalized treatment, I’m accepting new virtual and in person patients. Use the link in the comments to get started. I’d love to see how I can help.

Remember, “good enough” is sufficient. Everything doesn’t have to be perfect. So let yourself breathe.

You’ve got this 🫶🏽

"I Didn't Mean to Snap"

You were already done before they even asked.

Your kid asked you something completely normal.
And you snapped.

Not a big blow-up, just that sharp tone that came out before you could stop it. And then that awful two seconds right after where you're thinking why did I just do that.

The guilt. The regret.

That moment isn't really about your kid. And it's probably not even really about whatever they asked.
It's about the fact that you'd already been running on fumes.

The patience just ran out before the moment did.

Most people chalk it up to being stressed and move on. But if it keeps happening, it's usually your mind and body trying to tell you something they've been trying to say for a while.

Not that you're a bad parent. But you're a full one - with nothing left in the tank.

You're not alone. There may be something else going on that you haven't recognized yet.

A psychiatric evaluation is a good place to start — not to label what's wrong, but to actually understand what's happening beneath the surface and explore your options.

Click the link in the comments to get started.

Sometimes we don’t even realize how much our emotions are running things.

We just know we’re reacting quicker… getting frustrated easier… saying things we wish we could take back.

And it’s not because we’re “too emotional.”

It’s just that no one ever really taught us what to do with what we feel.

Emotions aren’t the problem.

But when we let them lead without pausing, they can take us places we didn’t mean to go.

So today, maybe the goal isn’t to fix everything.

Maybe it’s just to notice.

✨ Recognize what’s leading you
✨ Pause and ask yourself
✨ Are you reacting to emotions or responding with intention

I’ve been working on something that I am finally ready to share!

A monthly newsletter to share helpful information about mental health, the struggles many of us may face day to day, and beneficial tips and tools on how to overcome in times of stress.

If you are interested in learning more about mental health and wellness, then this is for you. Or if you know someone who may benefit from this information, please share it with them.

The newsletter is just once a month. No clutter. No pressure. Simply information intended to educate and empower.

Thank you for your support. I’m glad you’re here 🫶🏽

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Health is Mental | A Gentle Mental Health Newsletter Gentle mental health reflections, thoughtful prompts, and grounded insights shared with care. A quiet space to pause, breathe, and feel less alone.

Life is not race. It’s a daily choice.
Keep choosing you 🫶🏽

It’s okay if you’re still
becoming the person
you keep promising
yourself you’ll be. ❤️

It’s okay to rest ❤️

It’s an honor to be a part of this amazing group ❤️ Stiff Health and Wellness Care

Burnout isn't just feeling tired; it's a state of emotional and physical exhaustion that can leave you feeling detached and ineffective.

It's common among caregivers, parents, and anyone juggling too much.

Recognizing the signs early—
*irritability
*numbness
*dread
—can help you take steps to rest before your body forces you to.

It's okay to take a break. You deserve it 🫶🏽

When I think back to the times I felt most burnt out, I remember walking through my house feeling like everything was too loud, even the silence. The thoughts in my head felt like screams.

It took me a long time to realize that stepping away for a moment isn't giving up—it's catching your breath. We aren't built to keep going and going like the energizer bunny. We need rest. Rest for our minds, rest for our body, rest so that we can perform at our best.

Today, maybe just notice how you feel when you take ten minutes to sit with a cup of tea and let yourself be. It's okay to slow down. Give yourself a pep talk, then get back up and keep moving. You've got this

You’re not alone.
If you’re ever overwhelmed or in crisis, reach out to someone you trust — or call/text 988 for immediate support. Help is here, right now.
— Monique 🫶🏽

February is here-- A new month and a fresh start.

Before the week unfolds, take a moment to reflect:
What drained you last week? What filled you up?

Writing it down can help you see patterns. Maybe this week you choose one thing to let go of and one to lean into.

You're learning to listen to yourself; that's brave. 🫶🏽