by Donovan | Nov 6, 2021 | Depression, Emotions, Mental health, self-esteem
Our lives have significantly changed over the past 20 months, and we have changed tremendously as individuals. There are droves of people who lost their jobs and have had to reinvent themselves. That in itself is stressful, especially when, as humans, we naturally...
by Donovan | Aug 30, 2021 | Anxiety, Emotions, Mental health, Relaxation, Stress
“I know you’re tired. I know you’re physically and emotionally drained. But you have to keep going.” – Unknown The above quote is labelled as being motivational. It intends to urge people to keep going no matter their feelings. No matter their mental or physical...
by Donovan | Jul 12, 2021 | Anxiety, COVID-19, Emotions, God, Strength
“Faith is unseen but felt, faith is strength when we feel we have none, faith is hope when all seems lost.” – Catherine Pulsifer People often tell us to have more faith, but how do you have faith when things never seem to get better? The answer isn’t...
by Donovan | Jun 23, 2021 | COVID-19, Emotions, Seasonal Depression
“One thing that feeds into the way you experience the social world is your mood – and one thing that affects your mood is the weather.” Leonard Mlodinow When the seasons shift, it’s no question that our moods aren’t far behind. Autumn ends, and...
by Donovan | Jan 28, 2021 | Anxiety, Depression, Emotions, God, Strength
To be isolated is to be separate, segregated or removed from others. We are in the second week of our second province-wide lockdown. We are in month ten of a worldwide pandemic that doesn’t seem to be getting better, and for many of us, we are in the middle of Winter....
by Donovan | Dec 10, 2020 | Emotions, God, Love
It’s hard to believe that it’s already the middle of December, and collectively, we can all breathe a sigh of relief that 2020 is coming to an end. While many rejoice in the final weeks of this year, others hold their breath as they navigate through the...