Best Posts of 2015
Looking back on 2015, I've come to the conclusion that this last year was one focused on growth. At times it was painful, but it uncovered a lot of things that were holding me back. I learned a lot over this past year, and it's all reflected in my writing.I did an amazing project with the producers from Insanity and P90X... which I'm still not allowed to talk about in detail yet! Rest assured you'll hear all about it when I'm given the go-ahead. I reconnected with my purpose through my good friend, Ms. Gabby Bernstein, and her amazing trainings. Most importantly, though, I got clear on what this next year is calling me to do... stay tuned. ;)Through my writing, I've strived to bring you into my journey so we can grow together. Today, I want to share the best posts from 2015 and tell you why they're so special to me. I hope it helps you kick off the new year with a lightning-speed growth spurt!
1. The Simple Guide to Eating for Recovery & Prevention
This post was the number one most popular post of the entire year! It's most special to me because I saw that it was special for you.In this post, I put research and my personal experience into a roundup of the best and worst foods for depressives. I heard back from many Strongies about how helpful it was for them and for the people they love with depression. I hope it helps you, too!Click here to read it.
2. Self-Help Isn't The Answer
If you're a grit-and-bare it kinda Strongie, I highly suggest reading this one.In writing this post, I wanted to clarify what so many of us confuse to be "self-help." I've fallen into the trap of thinking that I have to do it all myself. In this post, I discuss why I had it all wrong.Click here to read it.
3. The 3 Things I Did to Totally Eff Up My Life
This was a fan favorite of the year, and one of mine, too!In this post, I discuss the 3 top things I did to drive myself into deeper depression and anxiety, and what I would do differently now that I'm edumucated about mental/physical health.Click here to read it.
4. My Immediate Anti-Depression Plan
This was the most-opened email of 2015 for the Strong Inside Out email list (if you're not on it, click here for Strongie-only goodies!).This post contained my real-life process that I use when depression hits. It helps me stay me in the face of overwhelm, exhaustion and mental struggle.Click here to read it.
5. The Words I Needed to Hear When I Was Struggling
This post was my absolute favorite of 2015. I wrote it after an exchange with one of my Bootcamp members who was really struggling. She was lamenting how she just couldn't catch a break: everything seemed to be beating her further and further down into darkness.While I tried to offer what advice I could, the truth is this: she needs to go through the pain in order to enjoy what she's going to get on the other side. It's horribly painful, but it doesn't last forever (as much as our ego tries to convince us that it does when we're in the middle of it). The letter I wrote in this post was for her, for me and for anyone out there who needs to hear it.If you or someone you love is fighting through the darkness, head over to read this one. Click here.Thank you for being here, Strongie. You're the reason I write, the reason I teach. You are my purpose. Looking forward to showing you what I've got in store for you in 2016...Stay strong,Amy
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