Author Archives: Inspired Spine

They say you should have 5 hobbies for the best life. Here are the 5 hobbies and some examples of each: A hobby to keep you in shape -Zumba classes -Sports  -Rollerblading -Swimming  -Yoga -Hiking A hobby to build your knowledge -Puzzles -Reading -Board games -Learning a new skill A hobby to make you moneyContinue reading “You Should Have 5 Hobbies”

Something that is not talked about enough is the people that ask for the bare minimum in relationships (with friends, family, or significant others). Just because all you are asking for is the bare minimum, doesn’t mean that is all you deserve. Read that again. Just because you are low maintenance does not mean youContinue reading “The Bare Minimum”

You have to let go of the past. Let go of expectations- of yourself and others. Go meet new people and see new places. You won’t always get what you give, it’s actually super rare. Stop judging- yourself and others. No one owes you anything. At all. Stop making excuses. Stop making assumptions. There isContinue reading “Harsh Truths You May Need to Hear”

With all of the heat advisories lately, it is important to know how you can regulate your body temperature to stay safe this summer. Some obvious ways to help is to stay hydrated and stay in a cool environment. Here are some additional ways you can regulate your body temperature: Take a cold bath orContinue reading “Regulating Body Temperature”

I saw a video the other day that had a great message that I think should be shared to others. The idea was that when you insult yourself, you are insulting your younger self. The version of you that would be proud of how far you have come. The version of you that had notContinue reading “Stop Hurting Your Younger Self”

Some people are afraid to heal because they have made their identity around their trauma. They don’t know who they are outside of that trauma and the unknown can be scary.  Oftentimes people have some form of trauma, abuse, emotional damage, etc. that was experienced a long time ago but it was repressed because atContinue reading “Growing out of Trauma”

Today is national iced tea day! So, what are the health benefits of iced tea? As long as your tea doesn’t contain too much sugar, here are some of the benefits: Can help you stay hydrated Boosts antioxidants Can help your heart health Helps heal wounds faster and strengthen your bones and teeth due toContinue reading “Health Benefits of Iced Tea”

We have habits in all areas of our lives. From working out, when/what we eat, who we hang out with, how we spend our time and more. It is possible that changes such as moving, going through a breakup, starting a new job, etc. can cause us anxiety since they break our current routines. AsContinue reading “How Long it Takes to Create a Habit”

Bullshit. Let’s be real about this. Trauma makes people traumatized. It can make you feel weak, angry, irritable, hopeless, and numb. It can give you memory loss, anxiety, depression, loss of appetite, and sleepless nights. It gives you mood swings, nightmares, and other health issues.  Trauma didn’t make you stronger, you did. You picked yourselfContinue reading ““Your Trauma Made You Stronger””

For the last post of Mental Health Awareness Month I want to address seeking professional help. People have become much more open to the concept of therapy and there has been a lot of improvement on breaking the stigma around it. In this blog I will cover some common questions that people have about therapy,Continue reading “It’s Okay to Seek Professional Help”