Mallory Grimste, LCSW

With the challenges teens face, having a trusted source for understanding, support, and quality information is crucial. As a licensed psychotherapist since 2014, I guide anxious teens and young adults to build confidence and meaningful connections without pretending to be someone else.

On this channel, you'll find help with building confidence, managing anxiety, and creating genuine connections.
*Specialties: sh, su!cidal thinking, anxiety & depression.

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Mallory Grimste, LCSW

Wouldn't it be great to actually not hate your body? This is something I help my counseling clients with. Watch this video for some tips, and if you'd like to learn more about working with me, head over here: www.mallorygrimste.com/counseling

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Mallory Grimste, LCSW

My idea of a mental health day is...

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Mallory Grimste, LCSW

"A body in motion stays in motion" honestly one of the only things I remember from high school physics (sorry teach! 😅)

And when we suddenly go from motion to rest,
from structure to no structure,
it can feel really unsettling.

That’s often when boredom shows up...

There’s a common myth that boredom means laziness.
But boredom usually isn’t about motivation at all.

Boredom ≠ laziness.
It’s often your nervous system adjusting to less structure and stimulation.

With a little time, and some gentle ways to support yourself, that uncomfortable, restless feeling usually eases.
💡 Ideas come back.
🎨 Creativity comes back.
🕺 You feel more like yourself again.

And if you want a jumpstart, I put together a FREE list of 50 things to do when you’re bored at home (and why they can help your mood and well-being).

👉 Read it here: www.mallorygrimste.com/counseling-blog/boredathome

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When you’re overwhelmed, what’s your go-to reaction?

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Mallory Grimste, LCSW

Sometimes boredom is really your nervous system asking for connection, comfort, or calm.

🌱 Comfort Through the Senses with these Self-Soothing Activities

1. Read Something
2. Look at Old Photos
3. Coloring
4. Puzzles
5. Scrolling Social Media
6. Follow Therapists like @mallorygrimste on Instagram
7. Clean
8. Declutter and Organize
9. Wear Your Favorite Perfume
10. Smell a Loved One’s Cologne
11. Essential Oils
12. Light a Scented Candle
13. Sage
14. Cook or Bake
15. Take a Shower

✨ These ideas help you feel grounded and present in your body as a gentle first step out of that bored, “empty” feeling.

I put together a longer post with 50 gentle, doable ideas you can come back to when boredom hits… especially when scrolling isn’t helping and nothing sounds quite right.

It’s not about staying busy.
It’s about feeling a little more grounded.

👉 Read it here: www.mallorygrimste.com/counseling-blog/boredathome