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Brenda Andrade
Dec 24, 20252 min read
When Everything Feels Like It’s Going Wrong
Some weeks feel like they’re stacked against you. The car breaks down, the deadline gets missed, the conversation goes sideways. It’s...
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Building a baseline self‑care routine
Self‑care isn’t just face masks — it’s the everyday habits that keep your mind and body from running on empty. Think of it as your baseline , the minimum support your nervous system needs to stay steady. Without one, even small stressors can feel huge. A simple routine helps protect your emotional bandwidth so you’re not constantly overwhelmed. Your baseline doesn’t have to be fancy. It can be drinking water in the morning, getting sunlight, stretching, journaling, praying,
Ana Cabezas
Mar 9
Breaking the cycle of automatic negative thoughts
Automatic negative thoughts — or ANTs , as psychologists call them — are those quick, intrusive thoughts that show up out of nowhere and instantly shift your mood. They’re fast, dramatic, and usually way more negative than the situation actually deserves. ANTs come from your brain trying to protect you, but they often rely on old fears, past experiences, or worst‑case‑scenario thinking. This is part of cognitive distortions , where your mind twists reality into something more
Ana Cabezas
Feb 23
How to identify your emotional patterns
Your emotions aren’t random — they follow patterns, even if you’ve never stopped to notice them. Most of us repeat the same emotional reactions because our brains love predictive processing , which means your mind tries to guess what’s happening based on past experiences. That’s why certain situations trigger the same feelings over and over, even when the context is totally different. These repeated reactions are called emotional patterns , and once you start spotting them, e
Ana Cabezas
Feb 9
Brenda Andrade
Dec 24, 20251 min read
🌱 Celebrating Small Wins: Why They Matter
It’s easy to downplay progress. We tell ourselves, “ It’s just one step… it’s not enough. ” But those “justs” are the very things that...
Brenda Andrade
Oct 10, 20251 min read
De Aquí, y De Allá: Honoring Heritage, Honoring Ourselves
Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the richness of being de aquí, y de allá—from here and from there. Many of us carry...
Brenda Andrade
Oct 6, 20251 min read
Fall Mental Health Tips
Fall has a way of slowing things down—cooler nights, earlier sunsets, sweaters coming out of hiding. It’s cozy, but it can also feel a...
Brenda Andrade
Sep 20, 20251 min read
Self-care
In the vibrant and busy city of Austin, it’s easy to put yourself last on the list. But self-care doesn’t have to be complicated or...
Brenda Andrade
Sep 11, 20251 min read
Back-to-School Transition
As the back-to-school season begins, many of us feel the shift—new schedules, earlier mornings, busy afternoons, and the pressure of balancing it all.
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