Bailey J. Grey, LMSW

Feeling as though you're failing…you're not alone.
Feeling isolated…you're not alone.
Feeling lonely in a room full of people…you're not alone.
Praising yourself for just getting out of bed and getting dressed…you're not alone and good for you, you did it!!!

The way you're feeling…you're not alone. Others are feeling it too. It also isn't expected that you do everything, handle everything, tackle everything on you're own. You are not alone. There are people who want to listen, and people who want to help.

You are braver and stronger than you will ever realize and you are not alone.

I am a firm believer that EVERYONE could benefit from therapy. Time all to yourself to only focus on YOU, your struggles or successes! Someone there to validate your feelings because not everyone in your life understands (even though your feelings ARE valid). I get it, therapy can absolutely be scary (I say this as I not only sit in the therapist seat but attend it myself) but the pros far outweigh the cons.

Therapy is Cool.
Metal Health Matters.
End the Stigma.

We all want to be strong. That strength though lessens and lessens when we don't take a step back when we don't take the time to breathe when we don't fill our own cups.

You can be strong, and you can be tired.
That tiredness is a sign, take it.

I think everyone could benefit from watching this super cute video and remembering its message!

“We all have our own struggles and challenges, and some of them are small and some of them are huge and really unfair and beyond our control. And a lot of the time it can be hard to see what someone else deals with because you’ve never been in their shoes or shell. I don’t know what it’s like to be you and you don’t know what it’s like to be me. It’s like sometimes you’re the snail and sometimes you’re the caterpillar.”

Sometimes You're A Caterpillar SUBSCRIBE to Chescaleigh! http://bit.ly/chescaSUBSCRIBETWEET this video http://ctt.ec/VUcshAnimation by the lovely Kat Blaque http://youtube.com/TransDIYer• ...

It's Monday! You hear a lot of "new week" quotes in regards to Mondays; but it's just another day, another day to try your hardest, no matter if that looks differently than someone elses, it's another day to take care of yourself, it's another day to just keep pushing.

You've got this, you are awesome!

It's Saturday, you should be relaxing, taking a break, catching up on self-care, getting some YOU time. But...you're probably not doing any of these things, you're probably looking at your watch, checking to see when you need to be moving on to the next thing, you're probably chauffeuring kids around to their numerous activities, you're probably planning for everything you have going on for the upcoming week.

Here, I need you to remember (I need to remember) it is okay to say NO. It is okay to hunker down in your home on a weekend and just do NOTHING.

It's also okay to do all the things, but don't put yourself last on the list!

You cannot compare yourself to others...EVER. We are all on different paths, living different lives.

Your best is all that is required, and that can look different depending on that day. Sometimes your best is just getting out of bed, and that's okay!!

I have not made a post in awhile...I am not going to lie, I am tired. I feel that we are at a point in the year where everything speeds up. School activities, school in general, sports, and work. All. The. Things. This is your reminder, and my own, to take a deep breathe. Take multiple. Just stop, even for a moment.

Knowing your boundaries, limits, and capacity isn't a weakness, it's a STRENGTH. You're not alone, you don't have to be, there are people all around you ready and willing to help, all you have to do is ASK.

As we head into the beginning of new work week take some time to pay attention to how you are feeling. Work burnout is a very real thing that often goes unnoticed, or brushed aside.

Take time today to do something that brings you joy. Read a book, watch some terrible reality TV, meditate, laugh, sit in silence. No one but you gets to decide what that thing is!

We live in a world that constantly tells us to put others first and to just keep pushing, even when we feel that we have nothing left to give. This needs to change. We need to understand that self-care isn't selfish, it's necessary.

Often with the New Year comes the saying "New Year, New Me." The world doesn't need a "new" you. The world needs you to take care of yourself, the world needs you to be the best person for YOU. That is when the best person for all those you love comes out too!
Instead of "New Year, New Me" Let's try "New Year, Now Making Myself a Priority."

You did it!
You made it to Wednesday and I know you've killed it! Pat yourself on the back, look in the mirror and tell yourself how awesome you really are!
There is only one you, embrace and be proud of that person, you deserve it!

Self-Care doesn't look the same for everyone.

It can be reading a book, going on a walk, meditating, watching your favorite TV show, and so many more.

Remember those things that brought you joy, that you used to do before life got too busy? DO THEM! You need them!

Remember, you're doing great, even if your house isn't clean, your laundry isn't folded (or done), your kids are in their outfits from Friday, you're still killing it, remind yourself of this!

Don't let your cup go completely dry. You can't be the best you for everyone else if you have nothing left to give. We need to change our mindsets from spending time "being selfish" to spending time TAKING CARE OF OURSELVES.

https://www.thelily.com/4-tips-for-setting-boundaries-and-making-time-for-yourself-this-thanksgiving/

Boundaries are so important, especially with families. IT IS OKAY TO SAY NO! We don't have time, or the physical and mental stamina to do it all. Take time for you, take time to relax, don't be running around like a turkey with its head cut off!

4 tips for setting boundaries and making time for yourself this Thanksgiving Experts share their mental health advice — no matter what your holiday looks like.

We head into this extremely busy, and at times super stressful, holiday season. Take care of your body, take care of your mind, take care of you. YOU are important!