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Ever feel like your energy is on empty? 🫖 We’ve all been there, and it looks like constantly putting others first, runni...
07/24/2025

Ever feel like your energy is on empty?
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We’ve all been there, and it looks like constantly putting others first, running on fumes, and forgetting to take care of ourselves.
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You can’t pour from an empty cup. Cliche? Maybe, but it’s true! Filling up looks like investing in yourself:

âś… Prioritizing rest and play
âś… Developing a support system
âś… Moving your body and fueling yourself
âś… Checking in on your present needs and meeting them

Small moments of self-care done consistently will lead to BIG energy shifts.
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Fill your cup consistently; your future self will thank you!
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✌️Reminder: My posts are not a replacement for therapy. See my disclaimers.

It might not just be the weather. It may be your medication!đź’ŠDid you know that certain meds can impact how your body han...
07/13/2025

It might not just be the weather. It may be your medication!
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Did you know that certain meds can impact how your body handles heat? Antidepressants, ADHD stimulants, Antipsychotics, Beta blockers, Diuretics, and even Allergy meds may influence our body’s ability to regulate heat.
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It’s not all in your head. It’s chemistry!
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Here’s how to cool down:
➡️ Hydrate with electrolytes
➡️ Take shade and AC breaks
➡️ Wear breathable clothes
➡️ Avoid peak sun hours when you can
➡️ Ask your prescribing provider if your meds affect heat tolerance
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Don't push through like nothing is happening. Your body is doing its best to talk to you. Listen to it and work alongside it!



✌️Reminder: My posts are not a replacement for therapy. See my disclaimers.

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Setting a healthy boundary doesn’t cause drama; maybe it’s the reaction to the boundary that is the drama.🌱When you stop...
07/05/2025

Setting a healthy boundary doesn’t cause drama; maybe it’s the reaction to the boundary that is the drama.
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When you stop over-explaining, over-extending, or over-functioning, the people who benefited most from your silence and the dysfunction can tend to make the most noise.
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If you’re bracing for pushback, try this:

➡️Say less. You don’t owe a monologue.
➡️Use a simple phrase: “I’m doing things differently now.”
➡️Allow others feel what they feel and know you are not responsible for their feelings.

Boundaries aren’t rejection. They’re instructions for how to be in a sustainable relationship with you. If someone refuses to follow directions, it’s not your failure. It’s simply their choice.
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Let them squirm. Let them misunderstand. You can be clear. You can move forward in alignment with what works for you.
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✌️Reminder: My posts are not a replacement for therapy. See my disclaimers.

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Oppression is harm.🗽If you're feeling numb, anxious, angry, or even disoriented, you’re not alone. The ground is shiftin...
07/04/2025

Oppression is harm.
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If you're feeling numb, anxious, angry, or even disoriented, you’re not alone. The ground is shifting beneath many of us. Many of us have never had a solid footing. It might be why you’re visiting on a therapist’s page, seeking something steady.
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Politics are increasingly coming up in my therapy office because real people are being negatively impacted.
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When systems hurt people through legislation, discrimination, denial of care, and in so many other ways, therapy is a place where it can be named. Discussing harm is not divisive. Systemic harm is what is divisive.
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As a trauma therapist, I’m holding space today for those who feel overwhelmed by the state of our country.
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✌️ Reminder: My posts are not a replacement for therapy. See my disclaimers.

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People pleasing often flies under the radar because it appears as kindness. Underneath the mask of agreeable smiles, the...
07/03/2025

People pleasing often flies under the radar because it appears as kindness. Underneath the mask of agreeable smiles, there’s often anxiety.

âť— Fear of conflict
âť— Fear of being disliked
âť— Fear of not being enough

When our nervous system links safety with approval, we start performing instead of connecting. This isn’t just a “bad habit.” It’s a survival strategy learned early.

Now, here’s the truth:

🌸 You don’t need to earn love.
🌸 You don’t need to manage everyone’s emotions.
🌸 You’re allowed to disappoint people and still be good.

Let’s stop calling it easygoing when it’s actually a mask. Here’s to practicing choosing ourselves, even when it’s uncomfortable!



✌️ Reminder: My posts are not a replacement for therapy. See my disclaimers.

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You are a whole person, not just a role.🌼Mothers are often praised for their selflessness, but are rarely encouraged to ...
05/09/2025

You are a whole person, not just a role.
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Mothers are often praised for their selflessness, but are rarely encouraged to explore their full selves outside of motherhood. It's okay to need time, space, and growth outside of parenting. It's okay to want more.
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Working through "mom guilt" isn't selfish; instead, it's healing.
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When you give yourself permission to invest in your identity, passions, and well-being, you don't take away from your child or children. You model self-worth. You build deeper resilience. You show them what a whole, thriving person looks like.
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Being a great mom doesn't mean losing yourself. It means bringing more of yourself into the relationship.
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✌️Reminder: My posts are not a replacement for
therapy. See my disclaimers.

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Al is available 24/7, but so is WebMD.🤖Remember that one time you googled symptoms of your headache and the internet tol...
04/14/2025

Al is available 24/7, but so is WebMD.
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Remember that one time you googled symptoms of your headache and the internet told you were already dead from a brain tumor? Then you get this concept!
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Al can be helpful, but it’s important to remember it is not human. Al can listen, but it cannot understand.
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Al will not notice your tone of voice, the laughing to hide your pain, the tremble in your hands, or the silence that says more than words. It cannot build trust the way a therapist can with human and genuine presence.

🤖Is Al helpful? Maybe sometimes!
🤖Is Al smart? Technically.
🤖Is Al human? Not even close.

Therapy isn’t being told every answer. It’s about being seen by someone who gets the messy and can understand you. It’s about discovering your own answer. Therapy is a human relationship and our healing happens in relationships. AI is not therapy.
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✌️Reminder: My posts are not a replacement for therapy. See my disclaimers.

Plain and simple: People who care about you will care about how they make you feel.🌿Healthy relationships include respec...
04/08/2025

Plain and simple: People who care about you will care about how they make you feel.
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Healthy relationships include respect and consideration. The effort people put into making sure you feel seen, heard, and valued matters.
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If someone's actions consistently leave you feeling drained, disrespected, or emotionally unimportant, that is a sign of concern.
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You deserve to be with people who are mindful of your feelings and actively contribute to your emotional well-being. Your relationships should bring out the best in you, not leave you questioning your worth or emotional safety.
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Remember, the people who truly care about you will want to make sure you feel supported, not exhausted. Your feelings matter—don’t let anyone make you feel otherwise.
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✌️Reminder: My posts are not a replacement for therapy. See my disclaimers.

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Ever feel like your emotions are overwhelming?🌿It turns out, naming those emotions can actually help dial them down and ...
04/03/2025

Ever feel like your emotions are overwhelming?
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It turns out, naming those emotions can actually help dial them down and increase self-understanding.
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Research shows that simply identifying what you're feeling can help reduce the intensity of emotions.
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Next time you’re feeling overwhelmed, take a moment to pause and ask yourself: What am I really feeling right now?
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Is it frustration? Sadness? Maybe even excitement? Whatever it is, just saying it out loud or in your head can help you feel a little more grounded and in control. It can help create clarity in what you need next.
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You don’t have to have it all figured out in the moment. But giving a name to what you’re experiencing? That’s a small but powerful step toward feeling better.
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Remember, name it to tame it! This is the first step to creating a healthier relationship with your emotions.

Everyone can celebrate love today, no matter their relationship status.đź’•You will always have a relationship to celebrate...
02/14/2025

Everyone can celebrate love today, no matter their relationship status.
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You will always have a relationship to celebrate, no matter the circumstance. The relationship with yourself is ever-present and worthy of celebration.
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Dance to your favorite music. Advocate for yourself. Buy yourself flowers. Try a new meal. Learn something new. Love yourself.
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You matter!
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Since your relationship with yourself lasts, make sure the way you treat yourself is maintained with love and care.
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✌️Reminder: My posts are not a replacement for therapy. See my disclaimers.

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