Mental Health & Well-Being
10 Habits That Keep You Sane(ish) and Happy(ish)
by Queen D, August 27, 2024
If you’re only taking care if your mental health in the form of damage control, like only meditating when you’re ready to punch someone, it’s not going to help much. Try this instead.
Mental Health & Well-Being
Life lessons the pandemic (hopefully) taught us
by Queen D, August 26, 2020
The pandemic taught us a lot—like how to make banana bread, work in pajamas, and question every cough within a 10-foot radius. But beyond the weirdness, it also gave us real wisdom.
Mental Health & Well-Being
The lies depression will tell you (Part 3)
by Queen D, July 26, 2018
Depression isn’t just sad, it’s a World-Class Liar. It whispers things like “you’ll be alone forever” or “you’ll never matter.” But these are distortions, not facts.
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The lies depression will tell you (Part 2)
by Queen D, July 18, 2018
Depression’s favorite lie in Part 2? “I’m a burden.” Or “I’m a failure.” Sound familiar? Here’s how to spot those fibs, shut them down, and stop believing them.
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The lies depression will tell you (Part 1)
by Queen D, July 12, 2018
Depression is like a Western movie showdown in your head, whispering stuff like “you’ll never get over this” in cowboy villain voice. Spoiler: those thoughts aren’t real.
Mental Health & Well-Being
“I deserve love”: 3 simple hard words
by Queen D, June 20, 2018
If you whisper “I deserve love” or say it while looking in the mirror, how does it make you feel? Happy? Sad? Making these words true is essentia. And yes, you really do deserve it.
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Why Asking for Help Feels So Hard, Even When You Need It
by Queen D, April 11, 2018
Asking for help feels awkward and weird. Sure, you’re relieved when they say yes—but now you kinda want to avoid them forever. Why do we do that? Here are 5 reasons.
Mental Health & Well-Being
What people with high self-esteem do and don’t do
by Queen D, February 14, 2018
High self-esteem is about habits. It’s praising effort over results, speaking up even when your voice shakes, and avoiding the trap of comparing yourself to everyone.
Mental Health & Well-Being
Interview with Dr. Bob Rich (Part 2): Building Resilience
by Queen D, November 29, 2017
Dr Bob never lectures from a soapbox—he talks like a friend. In this interview, he dives into why escapism is our stress go-to, and why acceptance might be your superpower.
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Interview with Dr. Bob Rich (Part 1): Distorted Beliefs
by Queen D, November 23, 2017
Psychologist Dr Bob Rich is as wise as he is kind. In our interview, he talks about toxic myths, distorted beliefs, and how to see the world (and yourself) more clearly.