Updates for the New Year

Hello Lovely People,

I know it has been a while since I created a blog post for you all. My apologies, but it is with good reason. While I have not been making new blog post, I have been putting all that energy towards growing and making Always Live Lovely an official business…YAY!!! I have really taken the time to be consistent on my social media platforms, beginning to build community, put myself out there more, started a newsletter, did a few free workshops, and I even launched a new series. I have been licensed for a little over a year now! I would truly appreciate if you all signed up for my newsletter and followed the business social media handles. I will be sure to leave all the links below.

I wanted you all to be the first to know that I finally have services coming in 2021, since you all have been rocking with Always Live Lovely since day 1. The services will include consultations for mental health trainees/associates, schools, and those of you needing help with mental health education and finding a therapist. That is just a snippet of what will be offered. I also have amazing merchandise in store as well. I am very excited to expand this brand. Oh wait and I forgot to mention above that the series I created is called, Breaking Barriers: A Mental Health Discussion. I release a new episode each month and it is also available in podcast format on various platforms. Super exciting!

I want to thank you all so much for sticking around and watching this business blossom. I hope you continue to buckle up for the ride and become more engaged with the community. Happy New Year and blessings in to 2021.

Social Media:

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/alwayslivelovely/

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7AQYfoykfNuHJy8jgU6iMA

Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/alwayslivelovely/

Podcast:

Anchor- https://anchor.fm/alwayslivelovely/episodes/Welcome-to-Breaking-Barriers-A-Mental-Health-Discussion-eo0v21

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/5DuS1ecLL7R6UYYGbzl54g

Google podcast- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80NDBhZWM4OC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==

Always Live Lovely,

                          Chetina

Written : January 1, 2021

***DISCLAIMER***

Although I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), the contents on this blog are provided for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the specialized training and judgment of a health care or mental health professional. There is no Therapist-Client relationship created by accessing the information on this blog. Always seek the help of a physician or qualified mental health professional if you have any questions regarding a medical or mental health condition. Always Live Lovely is not held responsible for the use of the information provided. Reliance on any of the information provided by this blog only is solely at your own risk. Please see Health Disclaimer for further information alwayslivelovely.com/health-disclaimer/ .

Be Honest about your Feelings

Typically when we come into contact with someone in person, text, etc. we ask the question, “How are you?”. Majority of the time we give a programmed answer, “Fine”, “I’m good”, “I’m blessed”, and so forth. Are you really though?! Most of us grew up under the impression to not tell the whole world your business. This has its benefits, but it also has its downfall. Sure, everything will seem okay, but you will continue to walk around with the burden of what is truly going on. This is the price that is paid when you are not honest. Honesty doesn’t mean you have to tell every detail of what is going on, but you deserve to be present and honest with your feelings in that moment. It allows you to acknowledge your truth and begin to release.

I want to encourage you to practice tuning in with yourself each day to identify how you are truly feeling because, maybe you are unsure. You can do this by:

  1. Quieting down for a moment. Centering yourself.
  2. Allowing your feelings to float to the surface.
  3. Name them.
  4. Acknowledge that they are there.
  5. Be okay with still not knowing, if that is what comes up.
  6. Don’t act out of those feelings, but rather observe them and release.

You can release by doing a deep breathing activity and with each exhale, release the emotion visually and physically (with practice this gets easier).

Being honest with someone requires vulnerability. Who wants to be vulnerable?! I am sure no hands went up; you probably want to run the other direction. The next time someone asks you “How are you doing?”, maybe start with “I have been better”, “I am sad”, “I am great”, “I am free”, and so forth. You have nothing to prove to anyone, so why not walk in freedom!

One thing that is very important to me is breaking the barriers that make mental health difficult for people to talk about, prioritize, and acknowledge. In doing so I wanted to provide a vulnerable truth of my own to show it is okay to own that truth. To read my vulnerable post head over to Instagram and follow while you are there @alwayslivelovely.


One thing is for certain, I have come to go on my own healing journey because, I can only help someone go down the road I too have. We may not experience the exact same thing, or maybe we have, but the emotions feel the same. I take being a guiding light and a healer seriously. My life informs my work. I know what it is like to sit across from a therapist. I know what it is like to feel broken. Most importantly I know what it is like to feel whole. To feel freedom. To feel healed. Just because I am a therapist doesn’t mean I am immune to mental health experiences. What it means is I have sat on both sides of the table, have the knowledge, and the skills to help you guide your way through and choose to live lovely. 

Always Live Lovely,

                          Chetina

Helpful Resources:

Need hope during the current state of the world…read this blog here.

Considering going to a therapist…read this blog here.

Written : September 1, 2020

***DISCLAIMER***

Although I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), the contents on this blog are provided for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the specialized training and judgment of a health care or mental health professional. There is no Therapist-Client relationship created by accessing the information on this blog. Always seek the help of a physician or qualified mental health professional if you have any questions regarding a medical or mental health condition. Always Live Lovely is not held responsible for the use of the information provided. Reliance on any of the information provided by this blog only is solely at your own risk. Please see Health Disclaimer for further information alwayslivelovely.com/health-disclaimer/ .

Deep Breathing Through Anxiety: Video

Do you often struggle to figure out the quickest way to decrease the anxiety you are feeling? Do you want to know one thing that is effective in helping you relax? Watch this quick video to learn a quick tip that you can utilize whenever you need to ground yourself. Enjoy!

Link if video doesn’t show up: https://youtu.be/M1wrU0v6tpM

Always Live Lovely,

Chetina Hunter

Helpful Resources:

Similar blog post on Deep Breathing when the world is chaos here

For a technique on how to overcome anxiety… read this blog post here.

Considering going to a therapist…read this blog here.

For more information about finding a therapist in your area refer to the resource page http://alwayslivelovely.com/resources/ .

Written : February 24, 2020

***DISCLAIMER***

Although I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), the contents on this blog are provided for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the specialized training and judgment of a health care or mental health professional. There is no Therapist-Client relationship created by accessing the information on this blog. Always seek the help of a physician or qualified mental health professional if you have any questions regarding a medical or mental health condition. Always Live Lovely is not held responsible for the use of the information provided. Reliance on any of the information provided by this blog only is solely at your own risk. Please see Health Disclaimer for further information alwayslivelovely.com/health-disclaimer/ .