Lindsey Gollwitzer

Healing Yourself

Recently, I've seen innumerable posts on social media about self-care. What disturbs me is that they all suggest the same techniques. "If you are feeling overwhelmed, light a candle and take a bath." The posts report that we are all experiencing anxiety and depression "in these unprecedented times" and just need a homemade spa day to feel better. Go on a walk with your dog. Listen to some uplifting music. These social media self-help gurus suggest that mindfulness meditation will take care of the crushing stress I've been feeling for months now. The problem is... it doesn't work for me and it may not work for you.