Clubhouse El Dorado

08/21/2026

“Protect your peace. Not everything deserves a reaction.”
“You can’t heal in the same place where you keep hurting yourself.”
“Being strong doesn’t mean never struggling. It means refusing to give up on yourself.”
“Your mind deserves the same care you give to everyone else.”
“Sometimes the strongest thing you can do is admit that you’re not okay and ask for help.”
“Stop carrying people who would never carry you.”
“You are allowed to outgrow people, places, and versions of yourself that no longer bring you peace.”
“Don’t destroy your own peace trying to prove your worth to people who refuse to see it.”
“Healing isn’t becoming who you were before. It’s becoming someone who knows how to care for themselves.”
“You don’t have to have everything figured out. Just take the next step.”
“Be careful what you repeat to yourself. Your mind is listening.”
“Sometimes choosing yourself feels selfish until you realize how much of yourself you were losing.”

08/21/2026

When you spend your time trying to bring other people down, you don’t realize that you’re also bringing yourself down. Every negative word, every insult, and every attempt to make someone feel small adds more negativity to your own heart. You might think you’re winning because someone else feels hurt, but hurting others doesn’t make you stronger—it only shows that something inside you needs healing.

Real strength is being able to see someone doing well without feeling the need to tear them down. You don’t have to dim someone else’s light to make yours shine

08/21/2026

What are the 7 pillars of self-awareness. The Seven Pillars of Insight
Values: Your core set of rules and principles that guide how you want to live and judge right from wrong.
Passions: The activities, topics, and hobbies that bring you true joy and energy.
Aspirations: What you hope to experience, achieve, and become in the future.
Fit: The specific physical and social environment where you feel happy and do your best work.
Patterns: Your recurring habits and consistent ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving.
Reactions: Your immediate thoughts, feelings, and actions that show your strengths and weaknesses in the moment.
Impact: The direct effect your behavior and words have on the people around you.

08/21/2026

To improve self-awareness, practice daily reflection, ask trusted people for honest feedback, and use mindfulness to notice your thoughts and body signals without judgment. Shifting your focus from "why" to "what" questions helps you stay curious and objective about your behavioral patterns. Core Practices Ask "What" not "Why": Instead of asking why you feel upset, ask what specific situations trigger that feeling.Write in a Journal: Record your daily thoughts, emotional triggers, and interactions to spot recurring patterns.Seek External Feedback: Ask close friends or colleagues what blind spots or habits they notice in you.Practice Mindfulness: Sit quietly for a few minutes and notice where emotions show up physically in your body.Observe Your Triggers: Pay close attention to what causes strong emotional reactions so you can respond instead of reacting on autopilot.If you'd like, let me know:Are you trying to improve self-awareness for work/leadership or personal relationships?Do you prefer active exercises (like journaling) or quiet practices (like meditation)?

08/21/2026

Internet Self-Care Day arrives every August 21, spotlighting the vast online resources available to support personal well-being. This day encourages us to intentionally utilize the internet to find tools, communities, and information that promote mental, emotional, and physical health. Explore meditation apps, virtual support groups, and educational content to enhance your self-care routine.

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06/27/2026

What a week for Clubhouse El Dorado and NAMI El Dorado County! Thank you Women's Fund El Dorado for awarding us a grant that made this possible! Special thank you to the member, staff, family, and Dawson's Floor Fashions for making the vision a reality! Cant wait to share the our new kitchen with everyone!!!

06/26/2026

Thank you Endow El Dorado, a fund of El Dorado Community Foundation for awarding Clubhouse El Dorado a grant to continue to help our members stay out of isolation through social programming!

05/20/2026

Today our members had a chance to share their recovery stories with El Dorado County Board of Supervisors and share the impact that the clubhouse has had on their lives. We are so proud of all the speakers and appreciate the Board listening giving us the time!