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One of the best things you can do for your mental health in the wake of a divorce or breakup is to go no contact. However, if you have children it can be almost impossible to truly go no contact. What do you do then? You go Gray Rock. What is Gray Rock? It's a form of communicating with your ex that is devoid of emotion. Let's talk about why it's imperative to go no contact and the details of what Gray Rock means.

Goals are important for several reasons. They help keep us motivated. Goals also give us something to focus on that we have some control over. This is especially important during a difficult season when so many things feel like they are beyond our control. Lets set some goals and lay out the steps that it will take to make them happen!

Journaling is a great tool to use when you are struggling with your mental health. Today we talk about why journaling is so effective as well as going over some of the basics like what framework and templates to use when starting. And if it matters whether you use paper and pen when you write over an electronic device like a computer or an app on your phone.

Why God? It's not something we talk about. Questioning God as to why something difficult has happened. We think it but we feel ashamed like it's wrong to actually ask. I encourage you to ask God why. Wrestle with the hard questions. Ask the one that seems to have no answer. In the process you'll find more growth and healing than you thought possible. It's not an easy process but it's so worth it.

A lot of people talk about healthy boundaries, but what are they really? They are so much more than cutting someone out of your life. To me, healthy boundaries are more like parenting yourself. Doing what's best for yourself even when it's not easy. And healthy boundaries involve all sorts of things - not just people and relationships but finances and food and time management. What healthy boundaries do you need to set for yourself?