What’s in a name?

While brainstorming and trying to decide on a catchy blog name, I spent many a day scratching my head. I wanted something that would be simple and easy to remember for folks but also serve a purpose.

My blog is centered around my journey called life, more specifically, my journey to Emotional Peace. Living with Mental Health issues and how that struggle has looked for me. Sharing stories around Mental Health, in my opinion, is a great help for myself and also for others living with Mental Health issues. Breaking the stigma on these issues will only happen if we stop hiding.
I wanted a catch phrase that I felt would really hit home for many. Life is crazy hectic these days for lots of folks. Running here, running there, our minds are constantly on the go, trying to get done a million and one things. Going on day after day like this gets draining, physically and mentally.
How often do folks really just stop for a minute and take a breath, stop for just a second and focus on themselves? Not nearly enough would be a common response from many people. I was, and well heck, still am that person from time to time. What I am discovering though is the great feeling that one can get when they just pause for a moment or two and then continue. That phrase stuck with me, I played with words for a while and settled finally on
Pause, two, three, Now Continue.
Jen’s Journey to Emotional Health (or peace)
It’s short, kinda catchy and fairly easy to stick it in your mind and use that little phrase when you are feeling like the world is too much.

So, what does Pause…two…three… Now Continue, really mean though?
Well, that is where you come in. You decide how you will pause in life. Does it simply mean just to stop whatever it is you are doing and simply breath a few breaths and say this is ok, you got this? Whatever this is. Or for you does it mean something different. The phrase itself, I hope, will be enough to remind you to put yourself first, even if only for a moment. Take that pause to recharge, regroup and get yourself grounded, then you can continue you on your day.
Thank you so much for joining on my journey with me, and for pausing for a moment to do something for you!

I encourage you all to leave a comment on what you will do when you Pause…two…three? Your comments may help others who are stuck at how to just pause!

Until next time my friends, be gentle to yourself and look out for others. xo