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Marti has a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and a Master’s in Communication Studies. Her favorite activities include reading, playing games, and hanging out with the students at her church. Marti volunteers with the youth ministry at her church as a teacher and mentor. Because of this, she recently started another degree, her graduate certificate in student ministries. She considers her current graduate work to be a stepping stone to becoming a youth pastor or a published author.

Professional Website: martis-miscellany.com/

December 31, 2014
by Marti Wormuth, MA

mental health goalsfora new year

Mental Health Goals for a New Year

December 31, 2014 04:55 by Marti Wormuth, MA  [About the Author]

mental health goalsfora new year
The New Year is just around the corner, which means that it is important for us to take a look at what is going on in our lives and see how we want to change it in the future. It can be really hard to determine exactly what you want to do, especially if you've failed at New Year's resolutions before, but I'm telling you, it's one of the best things that you can do for yourself. Even if you don't make these grandiose goals, you can make sure that you are able to move forward in your life. In today's article, we're going to explore some mental health goals you can make and see why they're important for you to make. [More]

December 24, 2014
by Marti Wormuth, MA

tipsfor dealingwith worry

Tips for Dealing with Worry

December 24, 2014 04:55 by Marti Wormuth, MA  [About the Author]

tipsfor dealingwith worry
Worry is something that plagues all of us, especially during this time of year. Are we going to have enough food for everyone at our family dinner? Will everyone get the presents that they want? Will we be able to get through this holiday without the family member(s) that we have lost? What will we do in order to be able to get through this season? There are so many thoughts that plague us, and it can be really hard to figure out whether or not we can come with some of the more difficult feelings that we are dealing with on a regular basis. [More]

December 22, 2014
by Marti Wormuth, MA

finding joywitha disability

Finding Joy with a Disability

December 22, 2014 04:55 by Marti Wormuth, MA  [About the Author]

finding joywitha disability
Joy and happiness are two things that you need in order to get through difficult times in your life. Even though that may seem obvious, it is more difficult for some people than it is for others. It can be especially hard if you have other circumstances going on in your life, like dealing with a disability of some sort. So, we're going to look at the importance of finding joy in your pain and how you can find joy in your life once again, even if you are dealing with the pain and difficulties that come with having a disability of some sort. [More]

December 19, 2014
by Marti Wormuth, MA

what do i doif someone threatens suicide

What Do I Do if Someone Threatens Suicide?

December 19, 2014 04:55 by Marti Wormuth, MA  [About the Author]

what do i doif someone threatens suicide
Suicide is one of those things that many people don't like to talk about because it's a very painful thing to talk about. Some of us know people who have thought about suicide, or we may know someone who has attempted or succeeded at it. Because of that, it's more important than ever for us to understand how we can help people who are struggling through this painful thing. In this article, we're going to look at the reasons that someone would consider suicide and how you can help. [More]

December 18, 2014
by Marti Wormuth, MA

how do i focuson family duringthe holidays

How Do I Focus on Family During the Holidays?

December 18, 2014 04:55 by Marti Wormuth, MA  [About the Author]

how do i focuson family duringthe holidays
The holiday season can be a difficult time for many of us, especially those of us who have family members and friends who we want to see and spend time with on a regular basis. That being said, there are a lot of things that we have to get done over the holiday season, and sometimes, we lose focus on what we should be focusing on during this time of year. We get so caught up in the excitement and the "doing" that we forget about the people that we love and want to be around on a regular basis. [More]

December 16, 2014
by Marti Wormuth, MA

howdo i motivate myself when i don t feel motivated

How do I Motivate Myself When I Don't Feel Motivated?

December 16, 2014 04:55 by Marti Wormuth, MA  [About the Author]

howdo i motivate myself when i don t feel motivated
We've all been there before. Times where we've felt like we can't even get out of bed, let alone do the things that we have to or want to do throughout the day. Motivation is hard sometimes, and trying to get ourselves motivated can be incredibly difficult if we aren't sure exactly where to start. But why do we have such a hard time getting motivated sometimes? What can we do in order to make sure that we are able to get on our feet and start our day in an effective manner? That's what we're going to look at today. [More]

December 15, 2014
by Marti Wormuth, MA

whatis obsessive compulsive disorder

What is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder?

December 15, 2014 07:55 by Marti Wormuth, MA  [About the Author]

whatis obsessive compulsive disorder
Many of us have talked about being "obsessed" over something in our lifetime, but what does that actually mean? There are a lot of definitions floating around, but there are some people in this world where their "obsession" actually becomes something that gets in the way of living a happy, fruitful life. It can be difficult for people to get through these sorts of times in their lives, and they may have some struggle with their obsession. [More]

December 14, 2014
by Marti Wormuth, MA

what do i do if my childis getting bullied

What Do I Do If My Child is Getting Bullied?

December 14, 2014 04:55 by Marti Wormuth, MA  [About the Author]

what do i do if my childis getting bullied
Bullying is something that has been in the news a lot more often as of late. With the internet, it has become much more difficult for us to figure out whether or not our child(ren) are getting bullied at school or on the internet. So what can we do in order to make sure that our children are kept safe? How can we help our children to learn that they are worthwhile so that they can live the lives that they deserve to have? [More]

December 13, 2014
by Marti Wormuth, MA

what do i doifmy loved one has alzheimers

What Do I Do if my Loved One Has Alzheimer's?

December 13, 2014 04:55 by Marti Wormuth, MA  [About the Author]

what do i doifmy loved one has alzheimers
One of the most detrimental disorders of today's world is Alzheimer's Disease. Many people have heard of it, but they don't know what to do when it rears its ugly head. It can be really frustrating for the person with the disease, and it can be really upsetting to watch the person you love deal with it. But what is Alzheimer's Disease? Why does it affect some people and it doesn't affect other people? What does it do to the mind? How can we help our loved ones and our families to get through what is going on with our loved one's diagnosis? We're going to answer those questions here today. [More]

December 11, 2014
by Marti Wormuth, MA

how does sleep affectmy mental health

How Does Sleep Affect my Mental Health?

December 11, 2014 04:55 by Marti Wormuth, MA  [About the Author]

how does sleep affectmy mental health
Sleep. Sleep is something that many of us admit that we want to get more of, but most of us don't. As I write this, I've been struggling with my sleep patterns for a couple of weeks at this point. We all go through times like that, but did you know that, if you are not getting enough sleep, you can actually be negatively affecting your mental health? It's true. Getting good sleep and feeling well rested is absolutely vital when it comes to taking care of our mental health. Why? We're going to take a closer look at that and how you can be sure to get better sleep. [More]