Depression

7 Reasons Why You Should Never Give Up — Even When You Really Want To

June 15, 2018June 14, 2018Elizabeth Overstreet

Life can be tough and wrecked with chaos, happiness, frustration, and despair all at once or in successions. When things are going bad, it can seem like it is never ending and it can be tough to see your way through a situation. In these moments, it is so easy to become depressed, worn down, and just feel like you can’t take it anymore. We live in a world of constant instant gratification, so when your needs are not being quickly met, it’s easy to want to throw in the towel. But when you have these moments, I want you to think of your scenario a little differently. It will go against yo...

7 Ways to Get Over a Break-Up

February 5, 2018February 13, 2018Elizabeth Overstreet

Being heartbroken is one of the craziest feelings you can experience. It rocks your world. One moment you feel like you will be ok. And then in the next moments you are crying, feeling emotionally empty, and venting to all of your friends about how love sucks, and how you will never, ever allow someone into your emotional heart space again. Love is a two-edged sword for sure. When you fall in love with someone, it is one of the best feelings ever. But, when someone you love breaks up with you unexpectedly, or you end a relationship you thought was forever, it can make the most rational person...

Science Says Your Thoughts Really Matter

March 3, 2016June 30, 2017Elizabeth Overstreet

Negative Thoughts are Contagious Most people understand how both positive thoughts and negative thoughts can have an impact on one's mindset, perspective, experience, and health. Now the science is there to explain why. As it turns out, our thoughts really do matter. In fact, the old adage "change your mindset, change your life" holds true. (more…)

Life’s Got You Down – Here Is How You Can Reset!

November 16, 2015February 29, 2016Elizabeth Overstreet

Life is a crazy thing and very inconsistent. It can be lovely, devastating, and uncharacteristic for the most part. You start off your life with good intentions. You don't see divorce, death, illness and setbacks as part of your lives. We are eternally optimistic. In fact, we feel we will overcome much of the strife that we actually will in fact face. But, the reality is that we are likely to experience one or more of these events as we go though our lives. (more…)