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Cartoons, Calm & Coping: My Cold Weather Wellness Survival Kit

As the colder months creep in, many of us feel the weight of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). For me, calming my nervous system sometimes looks like rewatching Oswald, Little Bear, and Franklin, gentle reminders of simpler times.

Wellness doesn’t have to be complicated: hydrate, breathe, protect your peace, and create a comfort toolkit that works for you. What’s in yours?

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The Summer Soft Life (with Boundaries)

This is a Soft Girl (& Guy) Summer: Stay hydrated and say “no” when you need to. Make joy bite-sized and accessible. Above all else, PROTECT YOUR PEACE!

This summer, I hope you choose safety, softness, and self-honesty. The world is heavy enough. Don’t carry the weight of unrealistic expectations too.

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The Wellness Gap: When You Know the Answers but Still Struggle

People often come to me for advice on how to feel better. I know the language. I’ve read the books, facilitated the trainings, and created the PowerPoints. I can quote self-care strategies like scripture. But the truth? I don’t always follow them myself.

… Your journey doesn’t have to look polished to be valid. Give yourself the compassion you so freely offer everyone else. That, too, is wellness.

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Thawing Out: Surviving Functional Freeze as a Neurodivergent Black Woman

There’s a particular kind of exhaustion that comes with living in survival mode. The kind that keeps your body moving—going to work, responding to emails, showing up for family—but your mind? It’s frozen. Numb. Stuck. That’s what they call a functional freeze, and if you’re a neurodivergent Black woman like me, chances are, you know it all too well.

But here’s what I’ve learned: functional doesn’t equal well. And you can’t heal in survival mode.

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I Want to Be Well in September

  • This month is dedicated to breaking the silence, reducing stigma, and reminding each of us that hope and help are always within reach. It’s a time to uplift conversations around mental health, share resources, and support those who may be struggling. Together, through compassion and connection, we can help save lives.

  • This month is dedicated to celebrating the strength and resilience of individuals on their recovery journeys and the families and communities that support them. It’s a reminder that recovery is possible, that treatment works, and that no one has to walk the path alone. Let’s use this time to uplift stories of hope, reduce stigma, and advocate for access to the resources everyone deserves.

  • This month is a reminder that it’s never too late to prioritize your well-being and embrace positive lifestyle changes. Healthy aging means caring for your body, mind, and spirit. This can be done through regular movement, balanced nutrition, social connection, or mental wellness practices. Let’s celebrate the wisdom that comes with age and commit to living fully at every stage of life.

 

We Pause to Honor✨

I Want to Be Well pauses to honor both survivors of suicide and those we have lost to suicide. I Want to Be Well is committed to spreading awareness, compassion, and resources, because every life deserves to be well.