Marcie Dupuis Counselling

It’s not fake it till you make it - it’s figure it out till you make it. Being willing to learn is the most powerful tool you possess. @thelostgirlsguide Today I would like to feature Ashlyn from @thelostgirlsguide . Ashlyn is from Saskatchewan and is an award winning outdoor and adventure travel writer and photographer . Ever since I have followed her she has inspired me to do outside adventures, which have been amazing for my own mental health! Getting to know Ashl...yn I’m a travel writer who’s stepped foot on all 7 continents but am equally happy exploring the hidden gems here at home. There are amazing things everywhere around us, you just have to be open tolooking for them. Finding joy in the little things has helped me build a successful blog and social media presence. What has helped you during this time (self-care) or what does self-care look like for you? I’m a bit of a workaholic and not very good at taking time off. But one thing I make sure I do is a workout - while strength training gets me the best results, I love running because I get to turn off my notifications and turn on an audiobook. Nothing feels better than a run outside with someone reading a good (preferably sci-fi or fantasy) book to me. It’s the ultimate escape when I can’t be travelling.

Toxic positivity... is toxic. #ToxicPositivity

G I V E A W A Y T I M E One lucky winner will receive: $50 gift certificate to @lovelyworksbyheather ... HOW TO PARTICIPATE FOLLOW @marciedupuiscounselling LIKE this post COMMENT & TAG friends in separate comments below BONUS ENTRY SHARE this post in either an Instagram post or story (profile must be public and TAG me so we can see it)! And that’s it! Good Luck everyone! Winner must be local and will be announced Dec 24th.

Happy Monday! Have you seen this floating around? It is so true. No one can claim they are perfect in coping strategies or skills. The skills and the motivation to do the strategies ebb and flow for everyone! Basically, you are not alone. I am not here to sit and tell you these strategies from an ‘expert’ point of view. I am here to listen, acknowledge, and support. #therapy #therapist #copingskills #mentalhealthstrategies

Grief is the loss of a loved one, an event, or an expectation! These tasks of grief are important to consider. As well as realizing that even when you have thought that you are moving forward, a holiday or birthday will come up on us and put you back near the beginning of your grieving journey. What are your tasks during grieving?

Are you feeling stuck? Journaling can help but it can be overwhelming to start. Go into your weekend with intention and give it a try with these easy prompts to see how you feel after. #journaling #selfhelp #selfhelpjournals #mentalhealthyxe