Episode 06 Resources:

Reflections, Empowerment, and Wellness

Articles to Read

• It's Okay to Not Be Okay Even If You Are a Professional - A blog from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) about depression and how to face it when you notice its signs and symptoms 

• Why You Struggle With Self-Care - A blog from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) about what self-care means and how to achieve it

• How Gratitude Changes You and Your Brain - An article about how gratitude can improve your mental health

• Your Phone VS Your Heart - New York Times Article on unplugging and the importance of human activity/connection

• This is Anxiety - The Atlantic article that features 43 stories about anxiety and what's helpful and what isn’t

Videos to Watch

• Brene Brown’s Ted Talk on The Power of Vulnerability 

• The Call to Courage - Brene Brown’s Netflix special

• How Stress Affects Your Body - A short Youtube video on how stress affects your body

Digital Tools to Consider

• The Calm App - You can get a free trial from their website!

• The Holistic Psychologist Instagram Account

Books to Buy

• The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck - A book about confidence, how to say “no,” and setting boundaries for yourself 

• “Becoming” - First Lady Michelle Obama's Memoir