by Yulinda Renee | Sep 16, 2016 | Coaching, counseling, mental health, Mindfulness, Uncategorized
I fell hook, line, and sinker for the elusive goal of obtaining balance. I even wrote a poem about it here. But what is balance actually? As I think more about my life and how it is in constant flux I become anxious for the need to get it all lined up just so. I...
by Yulinda Renee | Sep 14, 2016 | Coaching, counseling, mental health, Mindfulness, self-care, therapy, wellness
Being vulnerable does not make you a sucker. Asking for help does not make you weak. Engaging in therapy does not make you a heathen Accepting support does not make you a leech. Crying does not make you soft. Wanting comfort does not make you needy Missing someone...
by Yulinda Renee | Jul 27, 2016 | counseling, mental health, Minority Mental Health, self-care, therapy
You can’t pray away depression, or any mental illness. Some might find that statement offensive. But the reality is that many people, especially minorities, view therapy as an affront to God. “I don’t need therapy, I just need to pray harder.”...
by Yulinda Renee | Nov 21, 2015 | mental health, self-care, therapy, wellness
I’m still learning this and everyday I work harder to choose to be happy. Life is not always what we want it to be. The world is so full of things we don’t control, but one thing we definitely DO control is our mindset. Yes it is easier to give in to...
