Maria Diaz, LMHC, LPC, EMDR Certified Therapist

09/29/2025

🌟 MONDAY MOTIVATION 🌟

A new week is a new chance to remind yourself: progress doesn’t have to be perfect.
🌱 Small steps count. Waking up on time, drinking more water, or taking a short walk are victories worth celebrating.

💪 Setbacks happen. Missing a goal doesn’t erase the effort you’ve already made.

✨ Keep moving forward. Each decision builds momentum, even when it feels slow.
Remember, transformation is rarely about one big leap. It’s about showing up for yourself in small ways, day after day. 💜
What’s one step you can take today that your future self will thank you for?

09/25/2025

💌 THURSDAY TIPS 💌

Friendships can fade over time, but small, intentional actions can help bring them back to life. Here are a few ways to start:
📩 Send a thoughtful message — Sometimes a gentle text or email is easier than a sudden call. Like the image shows, a kind message can bring a smile and ease the pressure to respond right away.
☕ Recall a positive memory — Think back to a fun or meaningful moment you shared together. Like the friends in the photo laughing over coffee, remembering the good times can spark warmth and remind both of you why the friendship mattered in the first place.
🗣️ Talk openly — Just like the two friends in the photo deep in conversation, be willing to listen and share honestly. Understanding each other’s feelings and needs can rebuild trust and create space for a stronger bond.
🌿 Friendships grow when we nurture them. Take one step today toward reconnecting with someone who has been on your mind. 💜

09/23/2025

🎉 Check Out the New Blog Post!
🧠How Creative Hobbies Can Aid Trauma Recovery
📲 Scan the QR code or click the link below to read:
🔗 https://www.mariadiazlmhc.com/post/how-creative-hobbies-can-aid-trauma-recovery

By Maria Diaz, LMHC-D, LPC, EMDR Certified TherapistWhen someone has lived through trauma, the journey toward healing can feel long, complicated, and overwhelming. Traditional therapy and support systems play an essential role, but healing doesn’t only happen in the therapist’s office. Sometimes...

09/18/2025

This Thursday in honor of National Su***de prevention month we at LivingPurpose want to remind you to check in on your family and friends and share resources.

The Su***de and crisis prevention website is available at all times, as well as the hotline being text able and callable toll free at 988.

You are not alone.

To learn more you can scan the qr code provided or click/copy this link. https://988lifeline.org/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=onebox

09/15/2025

🌟 MONDAY MOTIVATION 🌟

A new week is the perfect time to check in with yourself. Remember, taking care of your health means balancing all the pieces that keep you going. Here’s where to start:

Sleep 😴
Rest is not a luxury, it’s a necessity. Quality sleep restores your body, sharpens your mind, and helps you handle whatever the week throws at you.

Time ⏰
How you spend your hours shapes your days. Plan wisely, set boundaries, and don’t be afraid to say no when you need space to recharge.

Diet 🥗
The food you eat fuels your energy, mood, and focus. Choose meals that nourish your body, not just fill it. Small healthy swaps can make a big difference.

Stress 🧘‍♂️
Stress is part of life, but how you manage it defines your well-being. Breathe deeply, move your body, and give yourself moments of calm in the chaos.

✨ Take a moment today to ask yourself: am I giving each of these areas the attention they deserve?

Your body, mind, and future self will thank you. 💜

09/11/2025

🌞 Happy Thursday! 🌞

🌟 5 Tips for Building Lasting Stability in Mental Health 🧠
Start Small, Stay Consistent 🔑
Stability comes from little steps—like keeping a bedtime routine or journaling daily. Small actions add up over time.

Prioritize Self-Care 🛁💤
Make rest, nutrition, movement, and relaxation a non-negotiable part of your day. Caring for your body supports your mind.

Create Healthy Routines ⏰
Structure brings safety. Even simple habits like morning check-ins or evening wind-downs can ground you.

Follow Through with Yourself ✅
Build trust by keeping promises to yourself—whether it’s finishing a task, making a therapy appointment, or saying no when needed.

Seek Support When Needed 🤝💬
Stability doesn’t mean doing it alone. Friends, therapists, or support groups help keep your foundation strong.

Reminder: 🌿 Stability isn’t boring—it’s freedom. Every small step is building a safe, steady life that lasts. 💙

09/08/2025

🌞 Hello, Mondays! 🌞

🌱 Built to Last: Mental Health Edition 🧠✨
In the chaos of anxiety, depression, or stress, everything can feel temporary. 💭
Peace doesn’t last. Promises to yourself feel short-lived. Nothing seems solid.

But in healing, we begin to build something different: stability. 🌈
Not the kind that’s loud or flashy—but the kind that’s quiet, steady, and real. 🌿

It shows up in the small choices:
✨ Taking your meds 💊
✨ Reaching out for support 📞
✨ Practicing self-care 🛁
✨ Following through on your goals ✅

Bit by bit, you create a life that feels safe and grounded. 🌍
Stability isn’t boring—it’s freedom. It’s knowing you can count on yourself. 💪💙

You may not feel it every day—but with every healthy choice, you’re building a foundation that lasts. 🧱 One day, you’ll look around and realize: this is what safety feels like. 🌟

Affirmation: 🕊️ I am building a steady, honest life. My healing gives me the strength to create stability from the inside out. 💫

09/04/2025

🌞 Happy Thursday! 🌞

✨ 5 Tips to Rewrite Your Story 🌈🧠
Acknowledge the Past, Don’t Stay in It 📖
– Your old chapters shaped you, but they don’t define you. Use them as lessons, not limits.

Choose New Words Every Day 📝💭
– Replace shame with truth, fear with love, and chaos with peace. Small shifts in thinking create powerful change.

Write for Yourself, Not Others 💙
– Some people may only remember your past struggles. That’s okay. This story is for you, not for their approval.

Celebrate Small Wins 🎉🌿
– Each step—speaking your truth, setting a boundary, or showing kindness to yourself—is a new line in your healing story.

Keep the Pen in Your Hands ✍️✨
– Healing is a process. Every day you make choices that move your story forward. Trust your ability to write the future you deserve.

Reminder: 🌸 You are the author of your healing. Your story is still being written—make it one filled with courage, growth, and love. 💫

09/02/2025

🎉 Check Out the New Blog Post!
🧠 How Trauma Affects Decision-Making and Risk-Taking
📲 Scan the QR code or click the link below to read:
🔗https://www.mariadiazlmhc.com/post/how-trauma-affects-decision-making-and-risk-taking

09/01/2025

🌞 Hello, Mondays! 🌞

📝 You Can Rewrite Your Story 🌈💚
You are not stuck with the story you were given.
❌ Not the one shaped by pain.
❌ Not the one defined by mistakes.
❌ Not the one you kept repeating just to survive.

✨ Healing gives you the pen.
It hands you a blank page—
not to erase the past, but to write beyond it.

💭 You get to choose new words:
💙 Truth instead of shame
🌿 Love instead of fear
☮️ Peace instead of chaos

📖 You get to change the plot.
🌟 You get to become someone the old version of you never believed possible.

And yes—some people may only see the old chapters. Let them.
You’re not writing this story for them.
You’re writing it for you. 💪💫

Each day you care for your mind,
each time you speak your truth,
each act of self-kindness ❤️
—adds a line to the most honest, powerful chapter yet.

Affirmation: 🌸 I am the author of my healing. My story is rooted in growth, courage, and love. 🌈