Hello Reader! And welcome back for the third and final article in my series on awareness and strategies for depression! Previously, I gave background on what depression has been like for me and I shared the first strategy—internal family systems (IFS)—that has been changing my life. Today we’re jumping into the second strategy that has helped me make genuine progress in feeling less depressed and more emotionally resilient over time. (Disclaimer: I’m not a psychologist. What I’m sharing is...
10 months ago • 5 min read
Hello Reader! Welcome to another update from... Okay, I can't even finish the introduction. I'm too excited! Big news!!! On April 11th I'm launching my first live online course—"How to stop feeling overwhelmed and remove burnout from your life forever!" This is the culmination of years of study, trial & error, and over $1000 spent on books and therapy. I'm really excited about this because I know I can help people transform their lives like I have my own. Also, if you sign up in the next...
10 months ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader! And welcome back to my series on awareness and strategies for depression! Today we’re going to talk about the first strategy that has helped me not only treat my symptoms but also make genuine progress in feeling less depressed and more emotionally resilient over time! Previously, I gave background on what depression has been like for me and I set the stage for what you’re about to read. If you missed part one, you can go back and read it here! (Disclaimer: I’m not a...
11 months ago • 5 min read
My story with depression Hello Reader! Welcome back! It was at least a year and a half before I chose to get therapy for depression, and even though I do recommend it… therapy isn't always appealing or affordable. That’s why I want to share the insights and strategies I’ve learned—both in and out of therapy—that have most helped me with my depression. Since this topic spans more than 2 years of insights and personal experiences—I’m splitting it into several newsletters. Today we'll start on a...
11 months ago • 8 min read
Hello Reader! Welcome to another update from Dream Life Insight—your community for figuring out your life, reaching your dreams, and learning how to be there for people in ways that matter! We are making a difference Our vision is to realize a world where everyone feels seen, accepted, and loved. And we are making progress! (slow and steady wins the race^_^) Current subscriber count: 122 Month goal: 130 Recap I'm back in the USA! Spain was incredible and after going to Barcelona I've got even...
about 1 year ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader! And Happy New Year! Pics and more pics! Spain and Germany have been a blast! There are so many things I could talk about, and not a lot of time before I head back to America. I think I need some more time to process everything before I can really draw out some good insights, but since I did promise to send lots of pics... Let's take a look at Spain and Germany! Germany We'll start with Germany since I was only there a short time. Also, I got sick in Germany and ended up spending...
about 1 year ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader! And happy holidays from Dream Life Insight! A vision to match the season Our vision is to realize a world where everyone feels seen, accepted, and loved. Can you think of anyone you can help feel seen or loved before the end of the year? Current subscriber count: 121 Month goal: 135 Recap I've been in Europe for a couple weeks and I would say it's been "fire", but it's actually been pretty cold! Maybe I'll stick with saying Spain is really "cool". :) Oh, and I also went to...
about 1 year ago • 2 min read
A Cold Road If Walked Alone Hi Reader! Today I want to emphasize the value of choosing to work with others—because I believe we are not meant to face our challenges alone. There are so many people that can help us with every aspect of our lives, but many times we miss opportunities to help or receive help from others. Let’s look at different roles people have in our lives and how we can all give and receive to help each other in ways that matter. Mentors Mentors are experienced advisors who...
about 1 year ago • 4 min read
Hi Reader! I’m excited to introduce Dream Life Insight’s first guest speaker, Celia Lee! Celia is a Taiwanese graduate student working towards her doctorate in Human Development and Family Science at Florida State University. She has worked incredibly hard to develop the talent of staying ahead of schedule in every aspect of her life, and I can honestly say I’ve never known another student who blocks off their weekends, doesn’t work after 6 pm, and still meets all of their deadlines 1-2 weeks...
about 1 year ago • 6 min read