"Rest and self-care are so important. When you take time to replenish your spirit, it allows you to serve others from the overflow. You cannot serve from an empty vessel."
~ Eleanor Brown

As mental health awareness has become less of a taboo topic to discuss, society is starting to recognize that it is perfectly normal to seek help when you are feeling overwhelmed, sad, or depressed.

In the midst of the hustle and bustle of the world, we seem to always make sure that everyone else around us is okay and happy, except ourselves. We tend to lose ourselves while trying to make sure others are cared for, often making us feel unhappy and empty inside.

In order to shine a little light in your life and make yourself feel better through all of your struggle, you should practice self-care. Whether that be through a hot bath, talking to a therapist, or taking a day off to play video games and eat a Chalupa Box from Taco Bell – it is the little things in life that bring you back to your center, to where you feel most yourself.

I know that for me, along with most people, I feel like we are not being productive when we are doing the little things in life we enjoy. But, after a stressful day, I love to take a hot bath, order takeout, and sit on my couch and watch my favorite television show or movie for hours on end. I love it. It makes me feel me again. It is the little things that help bring us to our center.

If you are not sure what makes you feel at your center, I recommend searching through the things you enjoy in life. And if you still aren't sure, then search for new things that you might be interested, step out of your comfort zone – you never know what you could discover about yourself. That is what is so beautiful in life – the unknown discovery that could be waiting for you at any waking second.

Take a deep breath and enjoy YOUR life that YOU are meant to live! Just ALWAYS remember to take care of YOURSELF first!

If you or someone you know needs help, there are so many resources that can help you, do NOT hesitate to get help:
National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255

This number is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Reach out, get help. Your life is worth living! You are so special!