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6 helpful ways to establish self-care

2/21/2021

laqwanda roberts-buckley WELLNESS CONSULTANT

Originally Written 2018
Self-care comes in many forms of activities to include reading, watching a movie, alone time or other things. The important thing is that whatever you are doing allows you to detach from what is going on around you and reenergizes you.

6 WAYS TO GET CREATIVE WITH MEDITATION

2/21/2021

LAQWANDA ROBERTS-BUCKLEY WELLNESS CONSULTANT

Originally Written 2018
For many of us, the day can come and go without a memory of what really happened. We are often left with the side effects of daily stressors and wondering how to move from point A to point B.

10 affirmations to help your day

2/21/2021

laqwanda roberts-buckley certified life coach

Originally Written 2018
Every once in a while, I find myself in an emotional bind. I am not feeling the best in the world but certainly not feeling the worst. It’s one of those times when I just want to talk to someone; however, there is no one that I really would like to speak with.

Give yourself a break literally

2/21/2021

laqwanda roberts-buckley mental health advocate

Originally Written 2018
Have you ever experienced a day when it started out great, yet somehow it tumbled out of control emotionally? Well, that was my day. It seemed like I was on the path to having “The best day ever!” in my Spongebob voice. I had a clear set of goals and the energy to get it all accomplished.

how to start self-care

2/20/2021

Laqwanda Roberts-buckley WELLNESS CONSULTANT

Originally Written 2018
Let’s face it, we are all busy.

There’s work, family, work again, school for some of us, and let’s not forget those never-ending to-do lists. Each day our time is twisted, turned about, and distributed among the important things in life.

note to self, please care

2/20/2021

laqwanda roberts-buckley MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCATE

Originally Written 2018
I manage Bipolar Disorder. At least, I try to manage it.

Like everyone, some of my days are great and some are not so great. Regardless of how my emotional pendulum swings, I strive daily to keep moving. However, this is not always easy for me.

tips for dealing with loneliness

2/20/2021

Laqwanda roberts-buckley mental health advocate

Originally Written 2018
It’s that time of year when things tend to slow down. We might find ourselves reflecting on the gains and losses of the year. For some of us, this time of reflection serves as a reminder that we do not always have other people to spend time with. Personally, I tend to find myself fighting feelings of loneliness.

All roads lead to therapy

2/20/2021

Laqwanda roberts-buckley mental health advocate

Originally Written 2017
December 2016 arrived, and I had given the year all that was left in me. Most of the year was spent cycling in and out of depressive episodes, battling severe loneliness, and questioning if moving across the country was a grave mistake. The pains of the year brought one realization to light, I could no longer go through life’s journey alone anymore. I needed something beyond that motivational speech from a good friend. I needed more than the insight that a caring coworker could provide. I needed help….I needed professional help. It was time to return to therapy.

long journey home

2/19/2021

lAQWANDA rOBERTS-bUCKLEY mENTAL HEALTH aDVOCATE

Originally Written 2017
Nearly three months ago, I found myself quietly celebrating an anniversary that very few people knew about. I really didn’t want to give it too much attention to be honest. I wanted to avoid triggering thoughts that would take me back to those moments when life wasn’t so great. However, as I sat with my computer I began to remember and I actually smiled.