Hi, I’m Ivanna Baron. Welcome! I’m a writer, encourager, certified life coach, and mental health and wellness advocate. I share my story and experiences to help and encourage others. Learn more about me here and read the latest below. Thank you for visiting; I hope you find something helpful and encouraging here today.
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Simple Ways to Boost Your Mood Naturally
Sometimes I can find myself feeling low and my spirits down for what seems like no good reason. I’ll feel a bit grumpy and don’t feel like doing the things I need to do. Many factors can influence our moods, including sleep deprivation, low blood sugar levels,
Three Things That Help Me Reach My Goals
Usually, when we set goals, we do it to see them to completion. But sometimes that doesn’t happen. This can be for several reasons, such as losing motivation, life circumstances, or just deciding that the goal wasn’t that important. I’ve experienced all of these. But usually, at some point, I find myself back at square one
How To Make Your Job Less Stressful
Many of us have, or will have, a job at some point in our lives. I have been working for all of my adult life. Over the years, I’ve discovered ways to make Going To Work Less Stressful, and I’d like to share them with you today.
How To Start Journaling
Journaling has been a part of my daily routine for many years, and I have benefited mentally and emotionally from keeping a journal. Journaling helps me process my thoughts and feelings by putting them on paper. Sometimes when I’m feeling stressed or overwhelmed, I’ll grab my journal and write out everything I think and feel.
How To Advocate For Mental Health
Some people may never struggle with their mental health, and that’s great. But in 2021, nearly one in every seven people (1.1 billion) around the world were living with a mental disorder, with anxiety and depressive disorders the most common. So that means even if you’ve never struggled with your mental health, you have a relative, friend, colleague, or neighbor who will or already does
Five Ways To Experience Personal Growth
We’re on a personal growth journey for as long as we live. Sometimes, we make more significant progress in our growth than at other times. Today, I wanted to share Five Ways to Experience Personal Growth. I have been implementing these things into my personal growth journey and hope they can help you.
The Benefits of Having a Morning Routine
My morning routine is important to me. It’s a part of my day that impacts the rest of my day, so I truly cherish it. I get up before my family to have a little solitude in the mornings. I start by making a cup of coffee.
Six Ways To Cultivate Joy
Some of us must choose joy each day. Given the state of the world, it may feel challenging to find something to be joyful about, but that isn’t true. There are still so many things in life to find joy in. Today, I want to share Six Ways to Cultivate Joy In A Challenging World.
How I Maintain Peace of Mind (Even in a Stressful and Chaotic World)
At times, the world can feel out of control and chaotic. So, I’ve learned that I must protect my inner peace as much as possible, especially as someone who experiences anxiety. This is not to say I ignore what’s happening in the world and forget about everyone struggling.
Encouragement to Enjoy Your Life Now
If we were asked to look at our lives and measure our satisfaction with them, I believe most of us could agree that there is something we want more of. More money, time, status, space, and so on. While there’s nothing wrong with wanting more in life, from time to time, we should pause and take the time to
The Wellness Benefits I Experienced From Decluttering (How To Start)
I embraced a minimalist lifestyle several years ago and completely decluttered my home. At the time, I experienced high levels of anxiety and stress, and I believe having so much stuff contributed to that anxiety. Since decluttering and adopting a minimalist lifestyle, I’ve been less stressed, can make decisions more clearly,
My Experience With Anxiety (How Fasting And Prayer Helped Me Through It)
Today, I’m sharing my experience with anxiety, depression, and panic attacks. I’ll also share how fasting and prayer gave me the breakthrough I needed and have helped me cope with it even to this day. This experience was one of the darkest times in my life, but it served as a catalyst for me to trust in God and His power more deeply than I ever had before, and it was what led me to start this website and share my story to help others.
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Keep Going Devotional
Life can be challenging at times, but there are still so many things to be joyful about. I’ve experienced some challenging and anxiety-ridden times in my life, but through it all, God has sustained me and given me the strength to keep going! In this devotional, I share encouraging scriptures, relatable stories and experiences, and reflections that I pray will encourage you to persevere through life’s challenges, find joy in the everyday, and trust God through it all. Get your copy today!