Rising Through Grief

A Blog About Understanding, Navigating, and Rising Through Grief.

How to Stop Seeking Approval and Start Trusting Yourself (Because You’re the Main Character, Not an Extra)

Let’s be honest: most of us have spent too much time waiting for some cosmic gold star from other people. Whether it’s refreshing your phone to see if someone “liked” your witty comment, overanalyzing a text before sending it, or mentally rehearsing an Oscar-worthy speech to order your coffee (“Um, hi, could I please have

How to Shift Your Perspective on Stress and Make It Work for You (Yes, Really)

Stress. That ever-present, overcaffeinated gremlin that lurks in your brain whispering things like, “You forgot to respond to that email three days ago,” and “What if you embarrass yourself at your own wedding?” (even if you’re not engaged). Most of us think of stress as the villain in our lives—the Darth Vader of mental well-being.

Comparison Is the Thief of Joy—Here’s How to Break Free from It

Let’s be honest: comparison is a full-time job. We scroll through social media, see someone vacationing in the Maldives while eating stale cereal in our pajamas, and immediately spiral into “What am I doing with my life?” mode. It’s a universal struggle. But here’s the problem—comparison is the thief of joy, and worse, it’s an

How to Be More Productive by Doing Less (Yes, Really!)

You’re not alone if you’ve ever mindlessly scrolled while “working” and wondered, “Why am I like this?” We’ve all been fed the idea that more effort equals more productivity, but let’s be honest. Grinding through the same daily routine can make your brain feel like overcooked pasta. The real secret to getting more done is

Plot Twist! How Tiny Surprises Can Make Life Feel More Exciting (7-Day Challenge Included!)

Let’s be honest—sometimes life feels like a long déjà vu loop. You wake up, scroll through your phone (again), eat the same breakfast (again), and go to work (ugh, again). Before you know it, you live in your own Groundhog Day simulation. Good news: your brain is practically begging for a plot twist. Science says

Are You Stuck in a Routine or Just a Hot Mess? How to Tell If Your Life Needs More (or Less) Structure for Your Mental Health

Routines can be lifesavers. They prevent us from forgetting to put on our pants before leaving the house and ensure that we occasionally eat something other than caffeine. But let’s be honest—there’s a fine line between “structured and thriving” and “robot stuck in an endless loop of monotony.” On the flip side, there’s also a

OCD: More Than Just a Love for Labels and Lysol

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is the most misunderstood, misused, and downright butchered mental health term of our generation. Somewhere along the way, society decided OCD wasn’t a disorder but an adorable personality quirk, like being super into planners or alphabetizing your spice rack. So today, let’s break it down: What Society Thinks OCD Is vs. What

OCD vs. Just Intrusive Thoughts: A Battle of the Brain’s Most Unwelcome Guests

Ever walked into your kitchen, picked up a knife, and suddenly thought, What if I just yeet this across the room like a Viking warrior? Have you stood on the edge of a balcony and had the urge to swim and dive into oblivion even though you love life and have brunch plans on Sunday?

How to Manage Intrusive Thoughts in 60 Seconds or Less (Because Ain’t Nobody Got Time for That)

Intrusive thoughts. Those little brain goblins that pop up at the worst possible moments say things like, “What if I just swerved into oncoming traffic?” or “What if I shouted, ‘I OBJECT!’ at this wedding even though I don’t even know these people?” First, relax. You’re not crazy. Your brain is just a messy little

Why Failure Feels So Awful—And How to Use It as a Mental Wellness Superpower

Turning Faceplants into Fuel for Your Glow-Up Failure is a Bad Breakup with Your Expectations You know when you put all your hopes into something—like a new job, a dream date, or an ambitious attempt at making a soufflé—only for it to go up in flames (sometimes literally)? That’s failure. And it stings. But much

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