It’s crucial to develop healthy coping mechanisms if you want to deal appropriately with the emotions and stress that are an unavoidable part of life. The ability to effectively deal with stressful circumstances and feelings requires a set of methods, techniques, and coping skills. Here are some helpful ways to deal with stressful situations: Exercising […]
Category: Trillium Staff Writing
Writings by Trillium Staff about hope and recovery
Nurturing Your Passions and Hobbies
The things we enjoy doing in our spare time significantly contribute to our well-being and help create balance in our lives. They also help us to relax, give us a sense of purpose, and allow us to express our creativity. But when we’re preoccupied with the distractions of our day-to-day lives, putting our interests and […]
A Turn Toward the Positive: How to Reframe Negative Thoughts
The power of negative thinking may be all-consuming and immensely detrimental in our lives. They can prevent us from reaching our objectives, lower our self-esteem, and even affect our physical well-being. By learning to reframe negative beliefs, we may change them into good ones and recover control over our lives. Taking negative thinking and transforming […]
Trigger Tracker: Identifying What Triggers Negative Emotions and Behaviors
Have you ever realized that you reacted poorly to a circumstance even if you didn’t completely understand why you felt that way? Trust me, you’re not alone:) It is not uncommon to have negative emotions and behaviors, yet, it can be challenging to determine what causes these feelings and behaviors. The use of a trigger […]
March Year of the Peer Theme- Collaboration
Celebrating Year of the Peer 2023 Helen Keller said “Alone we can do so little. Together we can do so much.” Working together we experience the magic of being part of a team. The definition of collaboration is “the action of working with someone to produce or create something.” The fact that Year of the […]
January Year of the Peer Theme – Advocacy
Celebrating Year of the Peer 2023 The first theme of the Year of the Peer is Advocacy. Advocacy can be when we as peers speak in front of legislative representatives. During January, legislators are considering how to spend money in various capacities. Mental health advocates, as well as people representing other areas of need, go […]
Self-care that may prevent crisis
Taking care of yourself is essential if you want to deal with the stresses of life that you can’t control. If you take care of your body and mind, you’ll be in a better position to thrive, but many people mistakenly consider self-care a frivolous extra rather than an essential part of their daily routine. […]
Exercise
Even though we know the benefits of regular exercise on our physical and mental health, many of us still find it challenging to maintain an exercise regimen. I know it was my experience! Of course, you have to take caution with medical needs and that’s why it’s important to consult with your doctor first. Any […]
More About Anger: Understanding and Managing Your Anger
I thought it would be good to write more about anger because, interestingly, the topic of anger has come up several times in conversation with people I know. First, let’s accept that anger is a normal feeling that everyone feels at some point or another, but it may become a problem when expressed in harmful […]
February Year of the Peer Theme – Authenticity
Celebrating Year of the Peer 2023 What does it mean to be authentic in your life and recovery? Being authentic means being your genuine self. Examples of it can include speaking on the subject of mental health, whether in front of legislators, especially those considering how much money will be spent in the various capacities […]