PinnedMember-onlyInsights Into Severe Depression Posts ListInsights Into Depression Posts that give personal insights to living with severe depression as a mental illness.empowerwrite.medium.comLists1 min readInsights Into Severe Depression Posts ListRichard BaileyInsights Into DepressionView list19 stories----
PinnedMember-onlyList of Poems I’ve Written and PublishedPoems Poems I have written and published.empowerwrite.medium.comPoem1 min readList of Poems I’ve Written and PublishedRichard BaileyPoemsView list4 stories----
11 hours agoMember-onlyHow to Unleash Your Creativity in 30 Minutes a DayAlthough it’s true that some people are more creative than others, everyone can be inventive and original in their own way. Your creativity is inside you now. Perhaps it’s just waiting for you to tap into it. Try some of these methods for 30 minutes each day to release your creativity: #1 Harken back to your childhood. Did you have an active imagination? Maybe…Creativity3 min read
1 day agoMember-only5 Steps to an Authentic and Effective Self-ImageYour self-image is the way you view yourself. You might view yourself as a parent, construction worker, friend, blonde, sports fan, intelligent, impatient, and middle-aged. But you’re more than your career, gender, and age. You’re more than your parents’ opinion. You’re a unique person with nuances that are unique to…Self3 min read
2 days agoMember-onlyCoping with Past ConflictsConflict is never an easy thing to deal with, but old, deeply rooted conflicts can really affect your body, mind, and spirit. When you allow a past conflict to stew and become a defining part of a relationship, it can be challenging to move forward, but it’s not impossible, it’s…Conflict3 min read
3 days agoMember-onlyWhy You Should Always Watch A Video To The End Before Sharing ItMy previous Social Worker always had a lot of good, funny stories that he would tell me. He has since retired and I have a new Social Worker but thought this was a good story to tell with a good lesson. His sister is a teacher and teaches the third…True Story2 min read
3 days agoMember-onlyHow I Make Sure Writers Are Paid For My ViewsI have been an avid reader all my life, as such, I tend to read at a fairly quick pace. With the changes to how Medium writers are being paid, I wanted to make sure that the writers were getting paid for my views. From my understanding, if Medium determines…Medium2 min read
4 days agoMember-onlyThree Ways to Strengthen Your Ties to Loved OnesEveryone has people they care deeply about, but sometimes families and friends drift apart. If you’ve found yourself wanting to get closer to those you love, you can strengthen the ties that bring you together. With so much technology available, it’s much easier to keep in touch today than ever…Relationships3 min read
5 days agoMember-only10 Ways Your State of Mind Affects Your Immune SystemScientists once believed that the mind and the body were separate, and that one didn’t influence the other. Today we know that isn’t the case. Your stress levels and general mental state can have profound effects on the efficacy of your immune system. Your immune system doesn’t just deal with…Health3 min read
6 days agoMember-onlyLearning to Control Your EmotionsSome of us have great control over our emotional responses, and some of us struggle. Doing or saying the wrong thing in the midst of an emotional meltdown could have very negative effects. Say something your boss doesn’t like and you could be out of a job. Gain control of your emotions with these strategies: #1 Realize that…Emotions3 min read
