by Joanna Ford | Jun 19, 2018 | Courage, Depression, Inspirational People, Menopause, Self Care
Please check out this blog by Bridget Malcom. I asked her if I could share it on my website. She was gracious and said yes. This quote from the blog is a great descition of what some folks go through. Trying to explain to someone just how terrifying it is to have...
by Joanna Ford | May 31, 2018 | Depression, General, Mindfulness, Reflection, Seasons, Self Care
Mental Health Month May is Mental Health Month. I appreciate that important issues get a month, but we all know, every month is Mental Health Month. So many things change in May. The weather is unpredictable. The sun is warming, the birds are chirping and May’s full...
by Joanna Ford | Dec 26, 2017 | Courage, Mindfulness, Reflection, Seasons, Self Care
The Top Ten of 2017 2017 has been quite a year. You were courageous. You survived. Do you have a top ten list? Your top ten might not be what you think they are. They might be all the moments in between. Reflecting on Your Top Ten There will be many lists. Top ten...
by Joanna Ford | Oct 21, 2017 | Anxiety, Courage, Depression, Reflection, Self Care
#Me Too Increasing Anxiety and Depression It is October 2017 and we have a lot to consider. All of these “things” were happening. By things I mean racism, sexism, ableism, and many many more “isms”. Social media may be making all of this more...
by Joanna Ford | Oct 2, 2017 | Anxiety, Courage, Depression, Mindfulness, Self Care
Reacting to Horror How do you manage when you wake up to horrible news? Most people are dealing with personal challenges. Some would say waking up is a blessing. When I searched horror and news, scary movies came up. Are we immune to horror in the news? Does...
by Joanna Ford | Sep 27, 2017 | General, Reflection, Self Care
Are you Highly Sensitive? In her book, Psychotherapy and the Highly Sensitive Person, Elaine N. Aron writes, 20% of the population is Highly Sensitive. Are you Highly Sensitive? They are observant of subtleties and bothered more by stimulation such as loud noises....
