Hi, I’m Ivanna Baron. Welcome! I’m a writer, encourager, and mental health and wellness advocate. I share my story and experiences to help and encourage others. Additionally, I share content that encourages you to persevere through life's challenges, find joy in the everyday, and trust God through it all. Learn more about me here, and read the latest below. Thanks for visiting!
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Five Ways To Experience Personal Growth
We’re on a personal growth journey for as long as we live. Sometimes, we make more significant progress in our growth than at other times. Today, I wanted to share Five Ways to Experience Personal Growth. I have been implementing these things into my personal growth journey and hope they can help you.
I Wrote A Book! (Keep Going Devotional)
Writing a book has been something I’ve wanted to do for a long time, and it has been something I’ve been working on in my head for a considerable time. In January, I took action and began writing. I wrote and I wrote and I wrote.
Simple Ways to Boost Your Mood Naturally
Sometimes I can find myself feeling low and my spirits down for what seems like no good reason. I’ll feel a bit grumpy and don’t feel like doing the things I need to do. Many factors can influence our moods, including sleep deprivation, low blood sugar levels,
The Benefits of Having a Morning Routine
My morning routine is important to me. It’s a part of my day that impacts the rest of my day, so I truly cherish it. I get up before my family to have a little solitude in the mornings. I start by making a cup of coffee.
Three Ways To Hear God’s Voice More Clearly
Sometimes, we find ourselves having to make a decision, but are unsure what to do. We ask God for direction, but we feel he has gone silent. This can be frustrating and make us feel alone in our decisions. I’ve been there, and I’ve found some things that help me
How To Advocate For Mental Health
Some people may never struggle with their mental health, and that’s great. But in 2021, nearly one in every seven people (1.1 billion) around the world were living with a mental disorder, with anxiety and depressive disorders the most common. So that means even if you’ve never struggled with your mental health, you have a relative, friend, colleague, or neighbor who will or already does
Take It One Step At A Time
I enjoy running, and I’ve been doing it on and off for most of my adult life. One year, I decided to challenge myself by signing up for a half-marathon. I trained for 12 weeks to make sure I’d be ready on race day. When the day finally came, I was nervous, but ready.
How To Make Your Job Less Stressful
Many of us have, or will have, a job at some point in our lives. I have been working for all of my adult life. Over the years, I’ve discovered ways to make Going To Work Less Stressful, and I’d like to share them with you today.
God Sees You
We’ve all had a day or two when we’ve felt invisible. Maybe someone waved in our direction and we waved back, only to realize they were greeting the person behind us. Or maybe we were cut off in traffic, or skipped in a line, as if we simply weren’t there. If I’m honest, I find these moments super annoying and super embarrassing.
How To Start Journaling (Ideas For Beginners)
Journaling has been a part of my daily routine for many years, and I have benefited mentally and emotionally from keeping a journal. Journaling helps me process my thoughts and feelings by putting them on paper. Sometimes when I’m feeling stressed or overwhelmed, I’ll grab my journal and write out everything I think and feel.
You Are Not Alone In the Storm
The weather can be unpredictable where I live. One day, I took my daughter to a terrarium-making workshop at a coffee shop about 20 minutes from home. When we arrived, the sun was shining and the temperature hovered around 50 degrees.
How I Maintain Peace of Mind in a Chaotic World
At times, the world can feel out of control and chaotic. So, I’ve learned that I must protect my inner peace as much as possible, especially as someone who experiences anxiety. This is not to say I ignore what’s happening in the world and forget about everyone struggling.
How to Read the Bible More Consistently
It’s a goal of mine to read the Bible every day. Most of the time, I do, but that only came after I created a reading habit and understood why I was reading it. Today, I'd like to share some tips that may help you establish a consistent Bible-reading habit and read the
Six Ways To Cultivate Joy In A Challenging World
Some of us must choose joy each day. Given the state of the world, it may feel challenging to find something to be joyful about, but that isn’t true. There are still so many things in life to find joy in. Today, I want to share Six Ways to Cultivate Joy In A Challenging World.
Encouragement to Enjoy Your Life Now
If we were asked to look at our lives and measure our satisfaction with them, I believe most of us could agree that there is something we want more of. More money, time, status, space, and so on. While there’s nothing wrong with wanting more in life, from time to time, we should pause and take the time to