A weekly journal about challenges and triumphs related to mental health. Let’s motivate each other so we can live happy, healthy and productive lives.
Let's celebrate Recovery Month by sharing what recovery means to us! In this episode I speak about what it means to me, and the concern I have about how social media has begun to disconnect us in ways that can jeopardize our recovery and wellness if we're not careful.
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Connecting with a therapist creates an opportunity to open up about our thoughts, fears and concerns. It can be an intimidating process, especially if you haven’t gone through the experience before. In this episode we share our stories of engaging and connecting with therapists. Ana Conde speaks of her experiences providing therapy with families. We also share strategies and ideas that could possibly help you in this healing journey!
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Send an e-mail! juan@happytofail.com
In a time where we can easily feel overwhelmed, remembering positive experiences from our past helps us relax, smile and remind ourselves of those special moments that reduced our anxiety. In this episode, Juan shares why something as simple as a donut helps him reconnect with memorable moments from his past. He also talks about other activities that help him practice mindfulness.
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Negative events from our past can be difficult to overcome as just thinking about them can remind us of the fears we once had. In this episode Ana and Juan have a conversation about what it’s like to heal from traumatic experiences, the challenges and positive results that can come from this process.
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The pandemic has provoked a change in our culture, lifestyle and how we work. This has led to the use of apps such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams and others to connect, work, collaborate, hangout, celebrate birthdays and even weddings! This can lead to digital fatigue which can make things VERY challenging and exhausting. In this episode I share how digital fatigue has affected my lifestyle and what I’ve been doing to overcome it!
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Send an e-mail! juan@happytofail.com
How do you feel when you share your fears and feelings with someone else and they minimize or invalidate how you are feeling? Our culture and stigma related to mental health can make it very challenging to be open about our feelings. In this episode I’m joined by Ana Conde who shares her experiences and we talk about how minimizing and invalidation has affected our lives.
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Send an e-mail! juan@happytofail.com
Being held accountable involves having a honest conversation with ourselves and recognizing our mistakes, and that maybe we haven’t been practicing self care as much as we should have. Holding ourselves accountable gives us the opportunity to learn from our past in preparation for a better future. This is the first episode of the second season of Happy to Fail!
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Send an e-mail! juan@happytofail.com
Are you #WorkingFromHome but are struggling to adjust with the changes? I share 8 tips and habits that I've put into practice. They've helped me, so maybe they can help you too!
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Most of the evidence points to social distancing as one of the best ways we can prevent the spread of the virus, but that may not be so easy for some communities. What can we do during these difficult times? In this episode I share what I'll be doing during these times in the event were we cannot leave our homes for an extended period of time.
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Long-term goals and aspirations are great, but what about the road that will take us to the things we want? We can easily fall into a trap of obsessing over the destination and forget about the journey which is just as important. In this episode I share how taking my time has lead to wonderful results in my life, and how having this mindset could be a great tool for you.
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