I don’t believe “lazy” is a real thing.

I think we can become unmotivated or uninspired when our needs aren’t being met in one or more areas, but I truly believe that when humans are supported, safe, and connected they naturally move towards building and creating.

Differentiating Thoughts + Feelings

Just because you say “I feel like” in the beginning of the sentence doesn’t mean what follows will actually be a feeling

We are not a particularly emotionally intelligent culture.

We focus on top-down logic, value “reasoning” and “rationalism” and dismiss emotions as distractions.

The Holistic Psychologist, Trauma, + Mental Health on Instagram

If we can’t trust fellow mental health professionals to question themselves, to ensure they use caution, and remain open to feedback from colleagues to point out missteps, who can we trust to guide us in this fight toward increased mental health awareness?