Stigma is frustrating because it demeans someone with a mental illness. We are perceived as being unintelligent, unpredictable and dangerous. The truth is, many people with a mental illness are very intelligent, have predictable behaviors, and are more likely to be a danger to themselves than others. A lot of…

I have been told I’m an encourager in the past. Encouraging others gives me a sense of peace. Because I struggle with depression a lot, I don’t want anyone to have to experience it. I use humor to make others smile, and temporarily forget their worries. The last couple of…

I don’t know about you guys, but occasionally I find myself struggling with too much clutter! I love nothing more than to throw things out, and make room for things I truly need! What you need is to simplify your life. What does this mean? A simplified life means that…

3 months ago, I started working from home as a chat specialist. This was a milestone for me career wise, as I’d been trying to find remote work for many years. I never had luck in the past: I could never find jobs that hired in California, or I didn’t…

Contemporary Photography: A Modern Art Contemporary photography is a modern style of shooting in which traditional rules of photography are bent and broken. It developed around the 1970’s, and is still quite popular today. William Eggelston is an example of a contemporary photographer. …

Shooting from An Abstract Point of View Welcome to the world of abstract photography! Abstract photography doesn’t have a specific definition, but it can be described as being a visual image that does not have a definite subject matter. It is based on the photographers eye. The photographer is looking…

How to Get Fit As a Diabetic More than 30 million Americans are diabetic, accounting for nearly 10 percent of the population. That’s a lot of people who need to manage their weight to stay healthy. If your diabetic, you know the importance of exercise to help improve the symptoms…

Natural Remedies for Chronic Fatigue Do you struggle with chronic fatigue? Are you constantly tired, no matter how much sleep you get? People with chronic fatigue can suffer from symptoms like headaches, impaired memory or concentration, and joint/muscle pain. Definitely no fun! Many people prefer to treat their chronic fatigue…

How to Practice Good Self Care What is self care and why is it important? Self care refers to activities we do daily to look after ourselves. For example, eating healthy, exercising and getting enough sleep. It’s important to practice self care in order to function our best. Making self…