MENTAL HEALTH COACHING
I just completed a 42-hour Mental Health Coaching program through Light University. Though the information and training were fantastic, it is missing a major mental health recovery component. This program helped me empathize with and know how to help those suffering from a traumatic event or grief. I understand my son’s addiction, my mother’s mental … Continue reading
What Does a Healthy Person Look Like?
Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul. –3John 1:2 According to this verse, the key to good health is when our soul is well. What is a healthy soul? The first step to a healthy soul is … Continue reading
What is mental health? Because I am a former mental health basket case, I think I am qualified to tackle this issue and to offer anyone who needs it hope. You know you are mentally healthy when you have peace despite the problems around you. In this world, we will have many troubles. Jesus said … Continue reading
What is An Emotionally Healthy Person?
How does a person’s mental health influence their emotional health? I never thought there was a relationship between mental health and emotional health until I began to heal my trauma memories. When my memories and resulting resentments were healed, my emotions changed. There is hope that your future can be different. What you dwell on … Continue reading
Do you know that humans are spirits in a physical body (1Thes. 5:23)? Genesis 1:27 states, “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.” What does the image of God look like? John 4:24 tells us, “God is spirit, and those … Continue reading
The best reason to be physically healthy is because your physical health is directly related to your mental health and quality of life. Anxiety and depression are the number one and two mental health issues, and both can be improved or eliminated by being physically healthy. Being physically healthy requires self-control, a fruit of the … Continue reading
Healing Depression: The Role of Gut Health and Diet
Are you interested in knowing the root cause of depression? Your mental and emotional health will improve once you fix the root causes. In my last post, I explained how the power of God helped me overcome my depression in college and still helps me today. Spiritual health has a direct link to mental health. In this post, … Continue reading
Breaking Mental Strongholds Book
Do transformation stories inspire you? The before and after pictures look so different. My before picture looked like an angry, anxious, sad, and insecure person who was very sick. I was emotionally unpredictable and upset about something most of the time. I desired to love others from a pure heart but felt destined to be … Continue reading
3–Breaking Free From Mental Strongholds
In this chapter, you will learn what mental strongholds are, the many types, how they control your behaviors, and how to become free from them. However, if you haven’t read chapters 1 and 2 yet, please do so. Chapter One explains the spiritual and neuroscientific facts of why prayers work to free us from … Continue reading
Because this topic is massive, I will break it up into several posts. Today I am introducing the two types of bondages and what freedom looks like. Do you know your hidden bondages? Are you aware of controlling behaviors? Many of us, including me, are not conscious of our unhealthy beliefs and vows that control … Continue reading
Healthy Boundaries for Toxic Emotions and People
What is a toxic person? The answer is simple, a toxic person is someone who has no control over their emotions and thoughts. This person is controlled by subconscious painful memories. You do not have to be fearful of out-of-control people but put your trust in God. The Bible says, God has not given you … Continue reading
Have you or are you experiencing stress? Stress occurs when you feel overwhelmed by a situation that is often out of your control. I would venture to say that all of us have experienced stress. Your spiritual health is evaluated by how you handle stress. Would you agree? For example, when you feel stressed, do … Continue reading
How to Overcome Anxiety from Trauma Memories
Anxiety is the number one mental health issue in the world. I will share how I overcame debilitating anxiety from traumatic memories. I remain somewhat nervous and distressed when triggered. The internet has many articles on anxiety if you want to learn specifics. This post addresses anxieties beyond typical, everyday occurrences. Getting on a plane … Continue reading
Why Wise People Are Not Anxious
In Jesus’s first sermon, He goes into great detail explaining why we should not be anxious. So why are we naturally anxious and worried? Jesus says it is because we don’t have enough faith. Remember, “Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen (Heb. 11:1). George Muller, the German … Continue reading
How to Develop Emotional Resilience
So, what is emotional resilience? The article Why Emotional Resilience Is a Trait You Can Develop explains, “Those with a higher degree of emotional resilience can handle the stresses that come with daily life more effectively and calmly. They are also able to manage crises more easily.” In this post, you will learn how to … Continue reading
Eliminate Depression with Self-love and God’s Love
What do you think of when you hear self-love and shame? What exactly is self-love? In the last post, I explained that rejection was the root of most depression. What does it feel like to be rejected or unintentionally rejected? I feel unworthy or unlikeable. Rejection hurts and causes a wound in our soul. Our … Continue reading
How to Treat General Depression Naturally
Do you think that depression is a fact of life? Or do you think it is based on a person’s temperament? I guess it depends. My husband has never suffered from depression, except for getting upset about being laid off; otherwise, he is a positive, upbeat guy. Some people are positive people who focus on … Continue reading
Conquering Depression by Healing Thoughts and Memories
When was the last time you felt depressed? What event occurred that made you sad or angry? Dwelling on thoughts of rejection or potential rejection causes a chemical reaction in your brain that lowers endorphins in the brain. The earlier in life you feel rejected, the deeper your depression is, which has been well researched. … Continue reading
How to Overcome Depression by God’s Power
Everyone experiences depression during their lifetime. Situations like a job loss, divorce, not feeling valued, snub at a party, problems with family, the death of a pet or loved one, or a relationship breakup will trigger depression in varying degrees. Depression is a normal feeling, but letting it rule your life is not healthy. Even … Continue reading
Did you know that anxiety and sadness produce stress that often becomes addictive? I was born in a stressful home, which set me up to be addicted to stress brain chemicals. As an adult, my brain continues to conjure up images of family members rejecting me, which makes me sad, angry, and anxious. I asked … Continue reading
How to Have a Healthy Argument or Conflict
What makes an argument healthy or unhealthy? Why are people argumentative? How do you effectively communicate with an argumentative person? How do you overcome an argumentative spirit? This post answers these questions and explains how to have a healthy argument to resolve conflicts. Unhealthy Arguing We know argumentative individuals and what it means to be argumentative. … Continue reading
Practicing Healthy Conflicts – an Example.
Do you realize how often you have conflicts with people? This week, I had the opportunity to practice having a healthy conflict with a church member. We live in a world with inconsiderate people, including ourselves, so we have many opportunities to practice healthy conflicts. I was amazed at how often my husband and I … Continue reading
Is your response to criticism healthy? Why do you get angry or sad when you feel criticized? Most people think mental health issues are anxiety and depression, which is true. Your mental health also shows in how you process criticism, disagreement, or an argumentative person. A mentally healthy person responds in two ways: they either … Continue reading
10 Ways to be Proactive Instead of Reactive
How reactive are you to events that don’t go as planned, to other people’s inconsideration, when people don’t keep their promises? My reaction level was off the charts, so when I separated from my abusive husband, I wanted to know what a mentally healthy person should act like. I read Seven Habits of Highly Effective … Continue reading
Would you change anything about yourself or your life? Making changes is risky, and doing something hard is scary. You may fail, but you will never know the possibilities if you don’t take the risk. Being proactive means you evaluate your options, the risks, and the possibilities. You then make a decision based on your … Continue reading
TWELVE WAYS TO ACHIEVE HEALTHY GOALS
Have you ever wondered what people would think about you once you’re gone? Are you tired of never achieving your ideal life? Do you struggle to stay focused on achieving your goals? I have noticed how mentally unhealthy people live a chaotic life, and they go from one crisis to another. Your life may not … Continue reading
Three ways to Unlock Your Potential: Achieving Goals Continued
Do you ever say you can’t do that, or that I am not good enough? You may think you can’t do something, but why do you believe that? Often, our unhealthy beliefs cripple our ability to achieve great goals. I had a goal of being a Data Processing Instructor. When I told my mother I … Continue reading
A MENTALLY HEALTHY PERSON IS PRINCIPLE-CENTERED.
What does a principle-centered person look like? What principles do you live by? This post continues “Habit 2: Begin With The End In Mind,” by Stephen Covey. In the post ACHIEVE HEALTHY GOALS IN 12 WAYS,I explained how to achieve your goals by cultivating thoughts to achieve a desired outcome. I also shared my mission … Continue reading
THE GREATEST PRINCIPLE TO LIVE BY
Do you want to succeed in your relationships and your work? What principles do you follow to achieve your goals? In the last post, I explained how mentally healthy people live a principle-centered life. Unhealthy individuals are reactive, anxious, and depressed as external life issues control them. What healthy principles do you live by to … Continue reading
10 Ways to Build an Emotional Bank Account
Who do you like? The person who encourages you, or the critical person? Which person are you? We prefer elevating people, wouldn’t you agree? Your emotional bank account is strong when you feel safe because you trust the person you are with or are friends with. Do your children, spouse, or family feel safe around … Continue reading
MENTALLY HEALTHY PEOPLE PRIORITIZE
Do you feel like you don’t have time to spend with your family? Or, do you sometimes say, you don’t have time to accomplish your to-do list? The principle of putting first things first is about personal management. In this post, you will learn how to organize your life around priorities that align with your … Continue reading
How to Build Trust with Win/Win Agreements
Would you like to excel as a leader in your home, workplace, clubs, church, or leisure pursuits? Everyone needs to develop interpersonal leadership/relational skills because we are leaders in one way or another. Relational skills begin in childhood during playtime. Stephen Covey explains five interpersonal interactions in the book Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. … Continue reading
What are God’s expectations of us? Does He require that His children follow His commands? Do you require God to meet your expectations, or do you trust His wisdom and all-knowing power? Everyone has needs and desires, and so does God. We are made in His image. God is a Spirit, and we are spirits … Continue reading
EIGHT WAYS TO EMPATHETIC LISTENING
Are you quick to offer advice without fully understanding the underlying issue? Do you feel people don’t listen to you? Do you empathetically listen to others and seek to understand, or do you only want to be understood? Seeking to understand is an empathetic way of communicating that many people don’t know how to do. … Continue reading
THE DOWNSIDE OF LISTENING EMPATHETICALLY
When you emphatically listen and understand the perspective of the other person, does it drain you? Are you tempted to judge the other person because they think and feel differently from you? Or do you take on their pain and burdens? These are the downsides of empathetic listening. We build trust when we make the … Continue reading
Prevent Suicide and Addictions with Hope
Have you ever lost hope? How often do you feel there is no hope? Have you ever contemplated committing suicide or know someone who has? I must admit that I contemplated suicide several times. When you feel no hope, you become depressed and want to escape. Despair is the opposite of hope, and despair is the … Continue reading
OVERCOME UNHEALTHY FEAR WITH POWER
Are you aware of how much you are controlled by fear? Do you realize how the news and movies create fear in your mind? For example, I watched a movie called “Taken.” After watching that movie, I feared being kidnapped. The news about women being raped and killed while jogging, hiking, or going shopping reinforced … Continue reading
HOW TO REPLACE SADNESS WITH REJOICING
What makes you sad? I was addicted to sadness because that was all I knew growing up. When I say addicted to sadness, I would make up something to be sad about that wasn’t real. I would get so depressed about something that did not happen except in my mind. Read Breaking Emotional Addictions to learn … Continue reading
What causes a child or adult to rebel against those in authority at home, school, or church? Rebellion is to be in opposition. At one time in our lives, we were rebellious, either against our parents’ rules, societal norms, or church morals. Teenagers are known for their rebellious spirit, mainly because they want to be … Continue reading
SIX STEPS TO GO FROM VICTIMIZED TO VICTORIOUS
Why do bad things happen to good people? Why does God allow children to be hurt by wicked people? Have you ever asked those questions or wondered in your heart? I just finished reading the story about Job, who was unfairly targeted. David, Daniel, and Jesus Christ are also examples of how the devil influenced … Continue reading
EXCHANGE OPPRESSIVE LIES FOR FREEDOM
Do you have thoughts that come to your mind, which remind you of a painful memory, either something you did or said, or something someone else did or said to you? Embarrassing or painful memories recreate oppressive feelings of shame or guilt. You may have been humiliated or neglected, which causes you to feel and … Continue reading
Do you sometimes have low self-esteem because of the people you compare yourself to? Do you have a shame-based identity because of what you did or what was done to you? What people have said about us and to us shapes our identity. Experiences shape your identity. When we put our faith in Jesus Christ … Continue reading
Do you ever wonder where you belong? Do you think there has to be more to life? The answer goes beyond the physical world. When you belong to a club or organization, you develop a passion and purpose; similarly, belonging to Jesus Christ also provides you with a purpose.
Mental and Spiritual Health Transformation
How do you know when you are mentally healthy? As you know, mental health is complex, but it is affected by your spiritual health. I discovered that when I am spiritually healthy, I am also mentally healthy. When I am mentally healthy, I am also emotionally healthy. I also discovered that sin in our lives and in the world affects our mental health, so the first thing to do for your mental health is to deal with your sin and the sins of others that hurt you.
Do you struggle with doubt that God is happy with your life? Do you feel like a hypocrite because you don’t feel you measure up to the church’s standard? When I read about putting off your old self with its evil practices, I felt guilty and helpless to overcome my personal sins and addictions. There is hope. We all know the verse in 2Corintians 5:17, which says, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” So, why didn’t I act like a new creation? The new creation loves God with all their heart, mind, soul, and strength, and loves others as themselves.
Ten Ways to Live in Peace to Maintain Mental Health
Are there people who make you miserable? Do you have a hard time living in peace with family members, co-workers, or even church members? Are you triggered when someone challenges you or disrespects you? Peace is a hallmark of someone who does not let people and situations affect them emotionally.
Hope for Complete Healing 