Angela Hayes Counseling

10/23/2025

🍂 Your brain needs your mind to step in sometimes.
Fall can stir up pressure to stay busy, say yes to everything, and keep a perfect pace. But neuroscience shows that true rest helps regulate your nervous system, improve resilience, and create the space your brain needs to heal and grow.

Self-care is not just comforting — it is rewiring. Every time you set a boundary, slow down, or pause to reflect, you are strengthening your mind’s ability to support your brain.

📌 Save this checklist to come back to when your calendar starts to fill and your energy starts to fade.

🧠 Recharge with intention. Lead with your mind. Protect your peace.

10/12/2025

Sunday Reset 🌿🧠✨

Your brain is wired to seek joy, but not all joy is created equal. Quick bursts of pleasure light up dopamine in the moment, but fade fast—leaving us chasing the next hit. Lasting happiness, though, comes from practices that engage serotonin and oxytocin: connection, purpose, and doing what truly brings you joy.

When you choose activities that align with your values, you’re literally rewiring neural pathways toward resilience and contentment. This Sunday reset is your reminder: prioritize the things that bring real joy, not just quick pleasure.

You don’t have to get it perfect or overhaul your whole life to feel lighter. Start with one small thing that fills you up—a walk outside, a call with someone you love, a quiet cup of tea. Tiny moments of joy are powerful, because they build and ripple through the rest of your week. Be gentle with yourself today and let joy guide your reset. 🩷💛

10/10/2025

Today is World Mental Health Day | October 10th, 2025 🌎🧠🙌

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10/03/2025

We need you! If you are looking for a part time position in a family operated business, stop in and apply flops & what nots in Cahaba Hgts.

10/02/2025

I highly recommend Alabama MCN, Ashley Landers, for Microcurrent Neurofeedback! It has turned my life around. I have dealt with anxiety for 22 years and now I can regulate my nervous system so much easier. It has made an incredible difference in my life!

10/02/2025

09/24/2025

Small acts of kindness aren’t small at all. 💫 When you show up for someone, you’re not just lifting their spirit—you’re literally rewiring both of your brains. Kindness triggers powerful changes in the mind and body, flooding them with energy that heals, strengthens, and restores. Every moment of compassion has a ripple effect that lingers long after the act itself.

Practicing kindness is one of the most powerful ways to heal your mental health. 🧠💛

09/23/2025

• A JOYful Practice • I say thank you each day for the many blessings in my life. ~Sherri Bishop
... a daily practice of gratitude always helps to remind us of all the good that surrounds us, even in the midst of challenging times.

Sherri 🧡🩷🧡 Incredible JOY

09/21/2025

🕊️✨ International Day of Peace – September 21 ✨🕊️

This day calls us to reflect on the power of nonviolence, justice, and unity — values that Dr. Maya Angelou championed in her poetry and activism.

💬 “Hate, it has caused a lot of problems in the world, but has not solved one yet.” – Maya Angelou

May we choose peace, understanding, and compassion in our actions today and every day. 🌍💛