Sunday, December 3, 2017

Social anxiety is more than just being “shy” #recoverystories #mentalhealth #anxiety



••• Journal Prompt••• What am I thankful for about myself today? What are at least 5 positive and true things I can say about myself today? . . . #writing #words #writersofinstagram #thoughts #writerscommunity #creativewriting #stories #writers #diary #journaling #life #creative #journey #notebook #moleskine #love #journals


Today's Self-Care Suggestion: Create a deliberate habit, and routinize something small in your life by doing it in the same way each day—what you wear on Tuesdays, or picking up the dental floss before you brush. . . . #youareworthit #loveyourself #purpose #mindbodysoul #weekend #soul #inspiration #selfworth #positive #selflove #believeinyourself #mentalhealth #anxiety #nourish #wellness #selfcaresunday #healthandwellness #sunday #goals #lifecoach #growth #perspective #sundayvibes #lifestyle #instadaily #youareenough


Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Wednesday, November 15, 2017

“And they brought him to Jesus: and they cast their garments upon the colt, and they set Jesus thereon.” Luke 19:35 KJV . In this verse and in our verse of the week, (1 Peter 5:7) “casting is an intentional act to relocate an object.” In some versions of Luke 19:35, instead of cast the word throw is used. “Let this ‘throwing’ be your first response to bad news. As you sense anxiety welling up inside you, cast it in the direction of Christ. Do it specifically and immediately.” @MaxLucado #AnxiousForNothing . #P31OBS girls are “throwing” our anxieties to Jesus! Use an emoji sports ball in the comments to show that you are casting your cares on Him!


In a world and society that constantly encourage you to act, look, and be a certain way, it's so important to dance to your own tune and shine your own light into the world.✨ Today, remember that you have full permission to be YOU. . . . #emotionaleating #selfcare #ditchthescale #bingeeating #bingeeatingdisorder #bodyacceptance #manhattan #antidiet #diet #eatingdisorder #bodyimage #haes #loveyourbody #dieting #positivevibes #bodypositive #yoga #healthateverysize #effyourbeautystandards #empoweringwomen  #bodypositivity #selflove #thatsdarling #wednesdaywisdom


Tuesday, November 14, 2017

Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18⠀ ⠀ November is pretty well known as a season of thankfulness, especially as we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving. But what about the rest of the year? What about when we're dealing with divisive family arguments, or less than extraordinary financial circumstances?⠀ ⠀ This verse pretty clearly states God's will for us when it comes to being thankful. ALL circumstances. Not just the easy ones. Not just when we're 100% happy with our situation. We're to give thanks in EVERYTHING. Because even when we can't see God's plan through our human point of view, he is ALWAYS working things out for our good. And for that reason, we can give thanks in everything!⠀ ⠀ Devotion by @mrsalexaeby | Design by @maddybakes #VRSLY #madewithVRSLY #VRSLYdevotional . . . #blessed #instagood #pray #prayer #gratitude #healing #grace #beautiful #soul #inspiration #spirituality #life #wisdom #godisgood #courage #love #jesus #holy #trust #believe #christ #god #peace #truth #hope


Missing and feeling so grateful for Amanda tonight. Today was day two of my second Peer Recovery Specialist Training at Carilion Clinic and I can’t help but fill with gratitude for this clinician I worked with for 5.5 years. With her help I learned that my diagnoses are merely tools to be used to determine the best plan for recovery, that with willingness and openness and persistence I can do anything and that there is nothing shameful about needing help. 💜❤️ . . . . #HoldTight #mentalhealth #sobriety#depression #mentalillness #anxiety #PTSD #health #mindfulness #bipolar #psychology #BellLetsTalk #mhsm #healing #counseling #trauma #traumawork #therapy #motivation #inspiration #healthy #fearless #freedom l #goals #love #wedorecover


Sweet dreams lovelies. After years of hiding in the secret dark spaces of the heart’s past, the soul longs to be free. Dare to share your story, dare to release your soul from the shadows into the safety of the light. #SweetDreams #Hope #LoveAndBeLoved #SoulTruth #EDrecovery #NoMoreSoulsToED #CourageousGrace #LivingWithFierceGrace #GraceAndGuts #Recovery #GoodNight


Such a treat to get coffee at @panerabread today with a fellow peer!! Sharing stories of struggle, hope, hard work, grace and recovery has gotta be one of the best ways to spend the afternoon!! #allin #hope #recovery


My mobile office for the next few weeks! #PeerRecoverySpecialistTrainer #trainer #recovery #lovemyjob @carilionclinic



Monday, November 13, 2017

Author:Qiya Solihin #TheGoodQuote 🌻


#tbt to my very first mental health advocacy team!! This was the beginning of my career. I was the President of James Madison University’s chapter of Active Minds! @active_minds @nattykates . . . . #addiction #HoldTight #mentalhealth #sobriety #depression #mentalillness #anxiety #PTSD #health #mindfulness #bipolar #psychology #BellLetsTalk #mhsm #healing #depression #counseling #health #mentalhealth


Hey you, yeah you, it’s time to forgive yourself. It’s time. 💜👉 👈💜 . . . #goodvibes #magic #peace #mindful #peaceonearth #paradigmshift #love #lightworker #loveandlight #metaphysical #consciousness #awakening #happy #beautiful #soul #source #spiritual #meditation #hippie #universe #cosmos #zen #indigochild #oldsoul #ॐ


••• Journal Prompt••• What emotions am I experiencing currently? What emotions have been prominent in my life in the last few days? . . . #writing #words #writersofinstagram #thoughts #writerscommunity #creativewriting #stories #writers #diary #journaling #life #creative #journey #notebook #moleskine #love #journals


#edrecovery #ed #recovery #edwarrior #edfighter #edfamily #inpatient #strength #recoverycommunity #eatingdisorders #beated #ana #osfed #anorexia #bulimia #mh #depression #quotes #anxiety #awareness #advocacy #bingeeating #orthorexia #fighter #recovered #support #prorecovery #beatingeds


#repost @freedomwithnutrition We are human. Give each other grace! Also make sure to give yourselves grace! #wearehuman #giveyourselfgrace #bepatientwithyourself #bepatientwithothers #edrecovery #youareworthy #noshame #eatingdisorders #thestruggleisreal #yourpathtorecovery #allianceforEDA


Sunday, November 12, 2017

Thursday, November 9, 2017

I love when memories pop up that I need to see! #thanksfb #facebookmemory #faith #jesus #trust




How do we size up other people? What do we do to get ahead in this world? Many times, we judge by the way we dress, talk, carry ourselves. Do we have the right accent? Did we come from an exclusive school? People look at the model of our cellphone, the brand on our bags and T-shirts. Is it a designer label? Is the real thing or imitation? They check out the kind of car we drive and where we park it for the night--in an exclusive neighborhood, in a classy condominium? We live in a world of sham and show, sell and tell. Keeping up can be tiresome, time-consuming and expensive. And what we project can be far from what we really are inside. However, God who created you sees you, knows you and everything about you. That God loves the whole you. No tear has ever been hidden from him. No hurtful word said to you has ever passed that he missed. No abuse has ever occurred that he didn’t see and grieve with you. He sees it all. “God never overlooks a single sparrow. And he pays even greater attention to you, down to the last detail – even numbering the hairs on your head!” (Luke 12:6-7 MSG). The greatest gift of love anyone can ever receive is attention. When you give people your time, you give them your life. When you pay attention to someone and look them in the eye, you are saying, “You matter to me. You are valuable.” #worthy #faith #jesus #love #God