by jewelswellness | May 16, 2026 | Anxiety, Burnout, Emotions and Sensations, Fear, Mental Health Awareness
A vivid dream about being in danger and trying to protect others becomes the starting point for a deeper reflection on what it feels like to live in constant survival mode. In this post, I explore how easily the nervous system can stay stuck in “on” mode, always...
by jewelswellness | Dec 21, 2025 | Emotions and Sensations, Holiday Stress, Journaling, Mental Health Awareness
The holidays are supposed to feel joyful, but for many people they feel heavy, lonely, or emotionally exhausting. This post explores why this time of year can be hard on our mental health, how hormones like oxytocin affect our sense of connection, and nine simple ways...
by jewelswellness | Jul 19, 2025 | Emotions and Sensations, Journaling for Mental Health, Triggers
Learn what emotional triggers are, how to recognize them, and simple steps to turn them into powerful tools for healing and self-growth. If you’ve ever felt like your emotions came out of nowhere—like you were suddenly anxious, defensive, or overwhelmed—you were...
by jewelswellness | Apr 14, 2025 | Emotions and Sensations, Journaling, Mindfulness, Mindfulness Practices, Self care, Somatic Healing, Surgery emotions
Recovery doesn’t always go as planned—especially in midlife. Two weeks after surgery (and yes, a surprise catheter situation), I’m sharing what this healing process has really looked like, and how journaling has helped me stay grounded through it all. If you’re...
by jewelswellness | Mar 13, 2025 | Emotions and Sensations, Surgery emotions
Why We Need to Stop Telling Women to “Stay Strong” and Start Letting Them Feel When I found out I needed a full hysterectomy, I felt a mix of emotions—overwhelm, fear, relief, gratitude. But what caught me off guard was the voice inside my head telling me to toughen...
by jewelswellness | Feb 1, 2025 | Emotions and Sensations, Journaling, Mental Health Awareness, Stress versus mental illness
Understanding the Difference Between Everyday Stress & Mental Health Conditions Life is overwhelming sometimes—work deadlines, family responsibilities, unexpected challenges. It’s easy to feel drained, anxious, or even exhausted. But is all stress a sign of mental...
