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11/17/2025

Eight minutes is small enough to feel manageable,
yet powerful enough to help someone regulate, breathe, and reconnect with themselves.

Because friendship isn’t always deep conversations or long calls.
Sometimes it’s just presence.
Soft reassurance.
A moment of emotional safety.

So the next time you sense a shift behind a casual text, try:
“Do you need 8 minutes?”

A short moment of connection can be the lifeline someone didn’t know how to ask for.

We heal better when we know someone can hold a little space for us, even briefly. 💛

11/15/2025

This weekend, choose peace in small doses:
a slow morning, a tidy corner, fresh air, softer self-talk, boundaries that protect your heart, rest that doesn’t need justification.

Your nervous system will thank you.
Your future self will thank you.
And your present self deserves every bit of this gentleness.

Take what you need from these tips…
and let the weekend hold you in a softer way. 💛

11/12/2025

IF YOU’RE IN YOUR TWENTIES, THIS IS FOR YOU 💭

This stage of life can feel so much at once, exciting, confusing, lonely, full, and uncertain.

You’re trying to build yourself, figure things out, and still hold it together.

And honestly? It’s okay to not have it all figured out.
But one thing that’ll help you breathe easier is learning how to regulate your emotions.

SWIPE TO READ. 🥂

10/29/2025

Regulating your emotions doesn’t mean pretending you’re fine, it means creating enough space between what you feel and how you respond.

It’s the quiet work of choosing peace over panic.

Understanding before reacting.
And giving your feelings language instead of letting them take over your actions.

Remember, every time you regulate instead of react, you’re teaching your nervous system what safety feels like again. 🌿

10/27/2025

POSITIVE WORDS TO AFFAIRM DAILY.

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Most times what you need to fill your body with is POSITIVE WORDS, not worries, not 100 unanswered questions, don't doubt, not fears but positive affirmations.

🤌 Which of these will you be adding to your affirmation list?

10/25/2025

METANOMIA IS A WORD FOR THE PHASE WE DON’T TALK ABOUT ENOUGH AND THIS WEEKEND IS THE PERFECT TIME TO SHADE LIGHT ON IT.

Sometimes, we all hit that metanomia phase, and it the best way to describe those moments when you just want to retreat from everything and everyone.

You know that feeling where you suddenly crave silence, solitude, and stillness?
Where your mind wants to breathe, your heart wants to heal, and your soul wants to recalibrate?
That’s metanomia.

It’s not about being cold or distant.
It’s about creating space to rebuild what the noise has drowned out, your clarity, your peace, your “you.”

But here’s the thing: while isolation can help you heal, staying there too long can create new walls that genuine connection may never cross again.
Because sometimes, the very people you’re shutting out are the same ones who remind you you’re not alone in your process.

So, take your metanomia moments breathe, reflect, realign.
But when you’re ready, let life back in.
You deserve balance, the quiet that heals and the connection that keeps you whole.

10/18/2025

Showing up for yourself isn’t a one-time act, It’s a daily choice to love, listen, and honour who you are becoming. 💜

Here are few ways on how you can TRUELY SHOW UP FOR YOURSELF ✨
Because you deserve the same energy you give to others.

1️⃣ Honour your needs daily.

Check in with yourself.
Ask: “What do I need right now? rest, silence, or support?”
Meeting your needs is not selfish; it’s self-respect.

2️⃣ Keep the promises you make to yourself.

If you said you’d rest, rest.
If you said you’d start, start.
Self-trust grows every time you keep your word.

3️⃣ Protect your boundaries.

Not everything or everyone deserves access to you.
Peace is protection, not isolation.

4️⃣ Speak to yourself with kindness.

No one thrives under constant criticism not even you.
Be gentle with the way you think about you.

5️⃣ Celebrate your small wins.

You don’t need a perfect moment to clap for yourself.
Progress is progress, even when it’s quiet.

Your peace deserves priority.

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10/13/2025

Happy THANKS GIVING DAY!

This is a day of reflection that everyday is worth a gratitude check, for the little things we have but don’t realize how great they are.

For our exceptionality, great personalities and people that makes you feel seen and heard without fear.

Happy Thanks Giving Day Fams. 🥰

10/01/2025

HELLO OCTOBER 💜
A fresh month is here, and with it comes new energy, new strength, and new possibilities. As you step into this month, remember that YOU MATTER, your mental health matters, and your growth matters.

Hold on to these words, Opportunities, Clarity, Tenacity, Optimism, Balance, Elevation, and Resilience.

🎉 They are not just letters; they are gentle reminders that you are capable of more than you think.

Here’s to a month of peace, progress, and power. 🍂✨

09/30/2025

✨ BEFORE SEPTEMBER ENDS… ✨
Take a moment to pause, breathe, and truly acknowledge yourself. 🌸

The truth is you made it through challenges that could have broken you. You kept going, even when it felt tough. You held on to hope, protected your peace, and refused to let the fire burn you out. 🔥
Celebrate that. Celebrate you. 💜
Because you did not just survive this month — YOU DID GREAT! 👏🏽

09/22/2025

✨ NEW WEEK, NEW REMINDER✨

It’s easy to slip into patterns that feel comforting but keep us stuck, avoiding people, ignoring emotions, or numbing out with distractions. They may provide short-term relief, but in the long run, they silence your needs.

This week, choose differently. 🌱
✔️ Open up, even if it’s just to one person.
✔️ Name your feelings instead of burying them.
✔️ Give your mind the chance to breathe through mindfulness.
✔️ And remember, talking to a therapist isn’t weakness, it’s wisdom.

Your wellbeing deserves consistent care, not silence. 💜

👉🏽 What’s one small step you’ll take this week to care for your mental health?

09/20/2025

✨ MENTAL HEALTH CHECK-IN ✨

Your mood tells a story, even when your words don’t.
This weekend, pause for a moment and ask yourself where am I emotionally?

Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, numb but still moving, getting lighter, or finally feeling like yourself again, every stage matters. None of these feelings make you weak; they make you human. 💛

Therapy reminds us that emotions aren’t permanent; they shift, they teach, and they signal what needs care. Checking in with yourself regularly can be the first step toward healing and balance.

👉🏽 Which emoji reflects your current mood?

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Address

700 4th Avenue SW
Calgary, AB
T2P3J4

Telephone

+13433045673

Website

http://www.ilera.ca/

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