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New Post Alert - How To Be More Productive During Quarantine This week, I share my 8 productivity tips to help you get the most out of working from home. These are truly unprecedented times. Within weeks, I am sure that your life has done a complete 180. Heck, mine definitely has!... We not only transitioned from the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, but we also have had to navigate working from home, and going without those much needed moments with loved ones and peers. While we are all slowing down our daily lives by staying home and practicing social distancing, it can be difficult to find the motivation and productivity to keep working toward your goals. If you are anything like me, you have likely already spent over 80% of these past two months in pyjamas or loungewear ALL DAY. And just maybe, might be struggling without that morning Starbucks. I am thinking the same thing as all you lovers out there, the lines have been NUTS. Jokes aside. I want all of you to know that this is NOT going to go on forever. Our life will get back to a ‘new’ normal, sooner than later, and the work that we do now is really going to pay off and make a difference once we get there. Trust me, your future self will thank you! Now on to the good stuff. You might be wondering what you can do to stay more productive while at home?? Well, great news! I am going to share my guide AKA steps to being more productive so that YOU can unleash your inner Boss Babe and get S**** done! To continue reading & receive my 8 productivity tips, click on the link below http://sierrassuitcase.ca/how-to-be-productive-during-quar/ Trust me. You do NOT want to miss out! - Sierra xo

Exciting Announcement! If you missed out on the last post, or have not heard yet, I have launched my FREE Mental Health Therapy Journal! To go hand in hand with my post on "How to Start A Journal To Better Your Mental Health', I wanted to design a resource to specifically help YOU. The Mental Health Journal includes 8 A4 printable worksheets, that include: a Cover page, Daily Journal, CBT Thought log, Monthly Pep Talk, Mood tracker, and the list goes on! I wanted to create a... tool to help you navigate these tough times or personal challenges you may be facing with your mental health. We could all use a good self check in from time to time, and there are always areas to improve upon for our mental wellness (Just like a daily walk - our minds need the attention to!) This tool with help you with that! So, want to know how you can get this amazing FREE Journal?? Simply subscribe through the link below and a downloadable copy with automatically be delivered to your inbox! Its as EASY as three simple steps: Subscribe through the form below, download, and print! That's it! You are ready to get started on the journey of bettering your mental health. Plus, by subscribing you gain exclusive access to the community at Sierras Suitcase. You will be the first to know about new content, posts, goodies, and member only news! I know right, Sign me up! My hope is that you find this tool useful and beneficial in some way! Enjoy & Stay Tuned for more exciting announcements - xo Sierra http://eepurl.com/gZQC5P

New Post Alert - How To Start A Journal To Better Your Mental Health This week I share my 3 tips to help you write more effectively and get more out of your journaling! I am willing to bet that many of you reading this right now might be questioning the whole ‘journal writing’ thing. I know, I know.... The flashbacks are flooding in! I assume this topic brings back some memories for many of you. Perhaps, to a younger self who was once required to keep a journal for school. Or to times where your parents wanted you to keep track of major events, as a time capsule of sorts, to later look back on. Don’t worry. I am not forcing you to write THAT kind of journal. I am suggesting that you give my version a shot because of the many wonderful benefits it has to offer. The great news is that journaling is not just for pre-teens, its for adults too! Let me tell you why. Click on the link below to Continue Reading! Plus, keep an eye out for an exciting goodie I created to help YOU better your Mental Health - Sierra xo http://sierrassuitcase.ca/how-to-start-a-journal-to-better/

What if I told you that you hold the power to change your entire life. That you could not only boost your confidence and mindset, but reach that desired outcome solely through positive thinking and speech alone. Would you believe me? Well, let me introduce you to the new and life-changing impact of Daily Affirmations. By using this technique you can achieve everything you ever wanted and become the best version of YOU. The good news?! It can be done in less than 5 minutes a d...ay. For this weeks post, I share my 5 easy steps in creating more positive thinking to manifest what YOU want in life. I also created a list of 40 Affirmations that can be incorporated in to your daily routine to get you started. To read more & view the list of 40 Life-changing Affirmations click on the link below- Sierra xo http://sierrassuitcase.ca/positive-affirmations-to-improve/

New RealTalk Post - Lauren's Story Unfortunately, domestic violence is something that is often too commonly experienced amongst women and men across the country. Today, Lauren shares her story and impactful voice in the hopes that her experience can raise awareness on the issue and help any individual currently going through a similar situation. Just a reminder, as always, that you are NOT alone. If you need help, PLEASE reach out. I have included a list of resources at the... bottom of the post, if you, or someone you know, is currently struggling. Do not be afraid to reach out and get the assistance that you deserve. Click the link below to read her story http://sierrassuitcase.ca/laurens-story/

New #RealTalk Post! This weeks RealTalk post is a feature of my Mom's story - her perspective - on her daughters (AKA my!) mental health journey and what the experience was like as a parent. Personally, it can be difficult to look back at all of the tough times and the affect it had on my loved ones. Ultimately, I am incredibly grateful to have had the most supportive parents. It is truly what got me through those battles and allowed me to succeed and get to such a wonderfu...l place in my life. My message to YOU: If you are currently suffering from a mental illness, please know that your parents love you. They are listening, and are doing their best to support you in every way possible. Open up and talk to them - they are there for you! If you are currently a parent of a child experiencing mental health struggles, do not give up. It can get tough, and you can second guess yourself, but you are doing the RIGHT thing. Even though they may not say it, your child appreciates all you are doing for them and by just giving your love it can make a world of difference. The whole reason I started this #RealTalk series was to create a space to start conversations. By talking about our stories, and sharing our struggles, we continue to break down the barriers that surround mental heath stigma. Connection can overcome anything. My hope is that you are able to connect to these stories and take something benficial away from them. I want YOU to know that there is no shame in simply being human. We all have our own feelings, struggles, and go through different battles. By sharing and creating conversation we are one step closer to helping ourselves and others who may need it. Lets have more #RealTalk To read my Mom's story click on the link below. More #RealTalk stories from peers, loved ones, bloggers, etc. will be shared weekly. Keep an eye out! http://sierrassuitcase.ca/moms-story/

New Post Alert! These are tough times. Unfortunately, if you are struggling with your mental health, it can be even worse. No longer having access to your appointments or counselling/therapy services can be a drastic change that can leave you feeling alone or without support. If you, or someone you know, is struggling with mental health please take a look at the post below. I have compiled a list of free and completely virtual resources that local agencies are offering, t...o help you get through these tough times. Check it out! Lastly, I encourage all of you to stay connected, more than ever. Sometimes it is hard to even know what someone in your own household is going through, let alone individuals that are completely alone through this. Pick up the phone, face time, or skype with your peers and loved ones. Let's get through this together - Sierra xo http://sierrassuitcase.ca/free-virtual-mental-health-resou/

EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT! After taking some time away, I have decided to re-launch my blog! With more time on my hands, and finishing my first year of college, I wanted to get back at it! You will notice a few changes this time around. As usual, my blog focuses on all aspects of lifestyle & wellness. I still will be having weekly posts! However, this time around I wanted to create a forum for other bad-ass women to connect, inspire, and uplift each other through weekly discussions. I also have started a #REALTALk series where peers, family members, and/or other bloggers, share their mental health journey in the hopes that in can help YOU. I hope you can benefit from it in some way! Please feel free to subscribe and join the forum. Enjoy - Sierra xo www.sierrassuitcase.ca