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Deep down, I always had a desire to become a therapist and a life coach.
But I didn’t get serious in the process of becoming them until 2023 when I decided to begin to take the necessary courses, programs, and actions.
That same year, I discovered NLP, otherwise known as Neuro-Linguistic Programming.
Then I discovered MER, otherwise known as Mental and Emotional Release.
Eventually, I began the work to become certified in NLP.
Then in July 2023, at my university for students, I was accepted as one of the peer educators for a mental health volunteer program that promotes awareness and education about depression and suicide prevention.
Then, through inspired action I got from books, life coaches, and content creators, I began eduardogarciablog.com, a blog that talks about psychology, personal development, dating and relationships, and mental health. (At times, a blog post will interlink all of them).
While I am not a mental health professional (yet!), I knew that having good mental health is key to having better mental, emotional, and physical well-being. And I knew that mental health affects our relationships with ourselves, our relationships with others, how we see ourselves, and how we respond to the world around us.
And while mental health (and therapy) is often seen as taboo in a lot of communities and families, I wanted to help break the stigma.
Even if a person is mentally and emotionally well, or therapy is not in the budget, I think they can still benefit from wellness workshops, mental wellness books, mental wellness apps, and more.
For example, every day, I use Aura, a mental wellness app.
This year, I was struggling with long-term stress and was prescribed natural medication to relax my nervous system. But since using Aura, I’ve been able to reduce stress throughout the day, develop better thought patterns, and improve my mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
While, as of writing, I am not an affiliate of the company, do think the app goes above and beyond for what it provides for its users.
You can find things related to but not limited to guided meditation, mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, soundscapes, life coaching, and more. Other topics include love and relationships, focus and productivity, self-acceptance, tension release, and more.
Anyway, on the mental health section of my website, I will be talking about anything mental health related. These include mental health books, practices/techniques that can improve well-being, as well as my fair share of mental health experiences and how I overcame them so that perhaps it may be of value to you.
However, each mental health blog post will have a disclaimer that the information is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional help.
I am not a mental health professional, but I do enjoy talking about mental health. So, I will remain ethical and mindful of my word choices. And while I am not one who sugarcoats, I’ll do my best to write things in a way that does not come off the wrong way.
With all of that, I want to leave you with this:
- There’s nothing wrong with seeking out resources to improve your well-being.
- No matter what stage you’re at in your life, even if you feel you have good mental health, you can always benefit from doing things that improve your well-being.
- You’re not alone.
