How Do You Unpack Your Emotional Baggage? Experts Weigh In…
We as human beings, having had grown up, gone through rejection, gone through heartbreak, suffered severely traumatic experiences can’t help but procure some emotional baggage. It’s just part of life. We then bring that baggage into new situations and experiences (particularly relationships) where we can’t help but be triggered by behaviors or actions committed by our partners. First and foremost it’s important to acknowledge your baggage, and be upfront about why things make you feel the way they do. It’s also important to know how to “unpack” it, as suggested by psychologist Dr. Sue Varma and psychotherapist Kelley Kitley...
Fitness Moms Will Love These Mother’s Day Gifts
Bella Breakdown Nothing says “I love you mom” like a gift that will help her live a longer and healthier life. This year for Mother’s Day, ditch the basic gifts and give your mother something that she will absolutely love. Here are 6 gift moms will love for on their special day: The perfect shoes Get your mom a pair of shoes that match her routine and, of course, will make her look like the boss that she is. A Smart Watch In this age of technology, a watch can be more than an accessory. With a smartwatch, she...
8 Celebrities Who Are Open About Their Mental Health
Bella Breakdown Mental Health Month is here. For understandable reasons, many choose to stay silent regarding their mental health struggles, as it is a tough and touchy subject that most find too personal to share. To help encourage those struggling to do what’s right for them, here are 8 celebrities who have opened up about their own mental health struggles: Kendall Jenner On a Harper’s Bazaar interview with close friend Cara Delevigne, Kendall opened up about her anxiety and the impact it has had on her life. “I have such debilitating anxiety because of everything going on that I...
Windex Finds its Way to Your Heart With “The Story of Lucy”
Bella Breakdown As if a deep and compelling father-daughter story didn’t already tug at our heartstrings, Windex’s new campaign combined that emotional rollercoaster with Grace Vanderwaal’s song “Beautiful Thing.” Seldom can a visual story really hit home without any dialogue, but “The Story of Lucy” is a tearjerking powerhouse from beginning to end. The audience sees a young girl grow, from infancy to her wedding day, adoring her father along the way. Though the story takes us on what seems to be a quick life-long glimpse of their relationship, it begins and ends with the same adorable premise; a...
Don’t Forget About Dads: Little Everyday Ways to Show Fathers How Special They Are
Bella Breakdown Dads are often the unsung heroes of our families. While the moms tend to be the face and visible person in the family, dads are often in the background, quietly supporting the efforts of everyone else in the family. When life gets busy, it can be easy to take your husband for granted. Therefore, the father of your children might not always get the recognition he deserves. If you are looking for ways to be thankful for the dad in your house, here are a few ways you can show your gratitude for the partner in your life....
