michellepuster, Author at Compassionate Heart Mindful Life

Social Support for Depression

Depression is uniquely painful for its ability to keep us in isolation. Depression is like a dark cunning character in […]

Struggling to be present amidst life’s chaos? For most of my life, I lived with my mind in the past

Most mornings, things moved quickly in my house with five of us trying to get ready and get out the

When I have conflicts with my partner, my thoughts can get very negative and unhelpful. This has improved a lot

When I see my kids fighting it’s hard not to get caught in reactive anger and just try to shut

Is My Child Being Bad or Just Having a Hard Time When referring to a child’s behavior, in our culture,

When We Love Our Kids BUT Struggle to Like Them We all have parenting challenges. One of the most painful

For several years, I was stuck in depression and burnout, leaving me regularly on edge and rigid about almost everything.

Shame is a powerful emotion. I experienced shame that was like falling into a dark, scary and what felt like

Experiencing anxiety can be painful. Tightness in our chest, racing thoughts in our mind, and feelings of overwhelm that can