So…about Saturday. Yes. It really did happen. The incident in Charlottesville, VA really did happen. It really isn’t that surprising. Most people who know racist rhetoric could hear dangerous language in Trump’s speeches, and warned the country of the consequences of such language. But, I don’t want to focus on Trump, the Ku Klux Klan Read more about Martin Luther King, Jr. Already Said What We Need To Hear[…]
I can’t even begin to articulate how upset I am that Colin Kaepernick has yet to be signed to a NFL team. There has been much discussion about why he is being blackballed by pro football. And, even more discussion about why he shouldn’t be. If you haven’t noticed or if you were previously unsure, Read more about 3 Lessons We Can Learn From Colin Kaepernick![…]
The I Press On blog is celebrating 1 year. I can’t believe it’s been a year. Time has moved so quickly, and I’ve enjoyed every minute of it. The theme of the blog is to encourage mental strength. The type of posts on the I Press On blog vary from week to week. Sometimes our Read more about Celebrating 1 Year Of Encouraging Mental Strength Through Our Blog![…]
The summer season is coming to a close, but there is still time to get in a quick out of town vacation. Traveling is a great way to help eliminate stress. (click here to read more) While the entire travelling process should be relaxing, we know that no travelling experience is void of complications. Potential Read more about Don’t Pack Your Depression: 3 Helpful Hints For Travelling[…]
There are many reasons why African-Americans don’t seek medical care, including mental health care. I address a few of these reasons in a previous post 3 Reasons Why African-American Women Who Suffer From Depression Need Particular Attention. When it comes to seeking counseling, finding a trustworthy therapist often prohibits individuals from seeking the care they Read more about It’s Okay If Your Therapist Needs Therapy: Frasier Crane Is Proof[…]
Whether you battle depression or not, you know that concentrating on the issue of time can be a stressor that leads to a dark place. Time…we sometimes want to rush it along and sometimes we want more. During the summer, we wish for winter. During winter, we wish for summer. When we’re 13, we can’t Read more about “It Is Never Too Late To Be What You Might Have Been”: The Best Is Yet To Come![…]
I just did something amazing! I walked across the mile high swinging bridge at Grandfather Mountain. I can’t count the times I’ve visited the mountain, but I haven’t walked across the bridge since I was a child. I’m super afraid of heights. But today I conquered my fear. I didn’t do it for myself. I Read more about I Did Something Amazing![…]
Analysis paralysis… it has a catchy ring to it when you say it, but experiencing it doesn’t have the same appeal. Analysis paralysis or paralysis by analysis is the state of over-analyzing (or over-thinking) a situation so that a decision or action is never taken, in effect paralyzing the outcome. I think I might be Read more about Analysis Paralysis: Let’s Learn More![…]
Watching reality television is one of my guilty pleasures. I’ve been a fan of reality television since MTV’s Real World first aired in 1992. I honestly can’t explain why. I simply find reality television entertaining. I make no apologies for keeping up with the Kardashians, or for being a fan of the “Housewives” franchise. And Read more about Reality Television And Mental Wellness: Do The Two Go Together?[…]
An open letter to my beautiful cousin Meriel: Congratulations on the birth of your first baby! It’s a happy occasion. I’m sure you’ve gotten plenty of advice about how to change his diaper, setting a feeding schedule, or how to share responsibilities with your husband. But I’m pretty positive you’ve gotten little to no advice Read more about An Open Letter To A New Mom[…]
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