Posts by Julia Balto

How often during the day are you THERE but not really there??   You know what I’m talking about right?   You’re at work and you’re supposed to be starting this new project but instead, you keep switching between Facebook and IG.   In the back of your mind, you’re wondering when everyone is going…

I have some #RealTalk and love coming your way today.   Ya need to stop.   You need to stop this thing that is keeping you stuck, anxious, and depressed.   Stop saying you don’t have enough time.   Everyone now is talking about the importance of self-care.   We get it, we know that…

Do you know what the most dangerous everyday word is?   It’s a word that I’m sure you use tens of times a day.   It’s also a word that causes shame, guilt, regret, and emotionally binge eating the box of cookies that you bought to last the whole week in one sitting.   This…

Do you get frustrated AF when you try to change your habits over and over but just don’t?   I know you’ve been there.   We ALL have.   You say you’re going to do something new. Start a new habit.   You think to yourself, today is the day that I’m really gonna:  …

You’re exhausted. Your mood is all over the place – someday getting out of bed is all you can do, others you’re wired and nervous, maybe even a little shaky.   You’ve tried exercising before and never been able to stick with anything.   So duh, exercise is important – you know that.   But…

I’m a child of the internet.   I LOVE all the information that’s literally available at our fingertips.   (Yes, I DO need to know what a vole is at a moment’s notice. You’re welcome).   Butttt even I’ll admit that the unlimited vault of information we have access to isn’t always helpful.   Have…

What if you didn’t have to DO anything else to manage your depression and anxiety?   You’ve heard the recommendations. Change your diet. Exercise. Take up meditation. Drink more water. Manage your stress (whatever that even means).   There are SO many habits that you can develop to improve your mood. This is awesome because…

If you’ve dealt with any degree of depression or anxiety you’re familiar with the following symptoms:   You’re always tired You sleep too little You sleep too much Your body hurts all over You have racing thoughts Everyone and everything annoys you You sweat when nervous or notice your heart pounding out of your chest…

Can I let you in on a secret?   If you’re depressed and anxious there is not a damn thing wrong with you.   I don’t mean that you’re not experiencing a lot of pain – what you’re going through is real and it sucks big time.   What I do mean is that you…

You know all about the importance of brushing your teeth.   And daily showering. And eating 3 meals a day. And you know that if you get a cut, you put a band-aid on it.   5-year-olds know this stuff.   That’s because we know ALL about what we need to do in order to…