Metal music to soothe the soul: interview with Jake Segura of ‘Citizen Soldier’
I started doing a deep dive into metal bands and their positive impacts recently, and though there are so many bands that are changing the world, there's always been one that stood out: Citizen Soldier.
Spoonful of Gratitude challenge!
This year has been rough for a lot of people, and so, I hope you will join me in the "Spoonful of Gratitude" challenge. Starting November 16 and ending November 22 (the day before Thanksgiving), there will be specific instructions of what to post online in order to intentionally make you focus on the positives!
The Cyberbully
Earlier this month, I joined the Facebook group, "Gain and grow REAL supporters" that someone I went to middle school with had created. The premise of the group is to follow and engage with each other to gain followers for your Facebook page.
Spoonie Life Hack - Positive Self-talk
I wanted to take positive self-talk and affirmations to the next step and add a modern twist! After writing them down or saying them outloud, I've created phone wallpapers with them.
Dopamine Playlists
Listen - sometimes the world is a difficult place and we just want to crawl into a comfy spot and watch something and not think for a while. I hear you and I've thought of how to make a life hack for it!
Ask Aunt Lori - Boundaries
Dear Aunt Lori,
My relationship with my family is very strained. I have no choice but to rely on them for some things, but I don't want them to keep hurting me. What do I do?
Wounded
Mental Health Metal
Metal music has a bad reputation of being a generally negative genre; but behind the screaming, heavy drums and guitars, there's actually a lot of good being done.