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. Thank you for visiting. I hope you find something helpful here.
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Five Ways To Boost Your Mood
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. I know that many factors can affect my mood, including sleep deprivation, low blood sugar, stress, diet, and hormones.
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.
Six Ways to Cultivate Joy In Life
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 in which to find joy. Today, I’m sharing Six Ways to Cultivate Joy In A Challenging World.
How to Advocate for Mental Health
Some people may never struggle with their mental health, and that’s great. But according to the World Health Organization, nearly 1 in 7 people in the world live with a mental disorder, with anxiety and depression the most common.
Keep Going 30-Day Devotional
I have always wanted to write a book. I wanted something that my children and family could read and keep from me. So I finally sat down and, over seven months, wrote a 30-Day devotional
The Mental Health Benefits Of Decluttering
Several years ago, I decided to embrace a minimalist lifestyle and completely decluttered my home. This was a time when I experienced high levels of anxiety and stress, and I believe having so much stuff contributed to that anxiety.
How I Maintain Peace Of Mind
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. This is not to say I ignore what’s happening in the world and forget about everyone struggling.
The Benefits of a Morning Routine
Having a morning routine equips you to handle everything you encounter throughout your day better. By establishing a morning routine, you prioritize self-care, mental health, and personal growth, which enables you to serve everyone in your life better and more effectively.
Create a Sustainable Wellness Routine
When we begin a wellness journey, we want to set ourselves up for success, so we read, watch videos, listen to wellness podcasts, and more. We try to find the perfect wellness routine, eat the ideal number of calories, and exercise perfectly to reach our wellness goals quickly.
How To Read The Bible More
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 want to share some tips that may help you create a Bible-reading habit and read the Bible more consistently.
How 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. So today, I want to share 8 Ways to Experience Personal Growth. I have been incorporating these into my personal growth journey and hope they help you.
My Experience With Anxiety
In this post, I’m sharing my experience with anxiety, depression, and panic attacks. I’ll also share how fasting and prayer gave me the breakthrough I needed and have helped me cope with it even to this day. This experience was one of the darkest times in my life, but it served as a catalyst for me to trust in God
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Keep Going: 30 Devotionals That Encourage You To Keep Going Every Day
Life can be challenging at times, but there are still so many things to be joyful about. I’ve experienced some challenging and anxiety-ridden times in my life, but through it all, God has sustained me and given me the strength to keep going!
In this devotional, I share encouraging scriptures, relatable stories and experiences, and reflections that I pray will encourage you to persevere through life’s challenges, find joy in the everyday, and trust God through it all. Get your copy.