by Michelle Hodges, OTR/L | Jun 1, 2026 | Health and Wellness, Mental Health
When was the last time you did something simply because you enjoyed it? Not because it was productive. Not because it helped you get ahead. Not because it checked a box on your to-do list. Just because it brought you joy. For many of us (myself included), that...
by Michelle Hodges, OTR/L | Jan 8, 2026 | Community, Health and Wellness, Mental Health, News
When people think about mental health work, they often imagine the opposite of lightness. Instead, they see it as something serious. Deep conversations. Hard truths. Heavy emotions. And while healing can include those moments, it doesn’t have to live there all the...
by Michelle Hodges, OTR/L | Nov 18, 2025 | Health and Wellness, Mental Health
A Compassionate Approach to Everyday Decisions: Time, Money, and Energy Decisions around time, money, and energy don’t have to feel like a source of stress or guilt. By using Occupational Therapy (OT) strategies, noticing your patterns, and practicing self-compassion,...
