Stephen GallantJan 21, 20212 min readThe "Should" TrapWhat a loaded word. “Should” may be one of the most self destructive terms you can use to describe your life. “I should have my dream...
Stephen GallantJan 2, 20212 min readMeditating Without MeditationFor years, I've been bombarded with a phrase in every self help book, blog, and video: “You HAVE to meditate!” Folks, I've tried. A lot....
Stephen GallantNov 16, 20203 min readTherapy - From My Perspective“To be yourself is all that you can do.” - Chris Cornell They say that managing mental health involves 3 key components: medication,...
Stephen GallantNov 7, 20204 min readClarityTRIGGER WARNING: Heavy depression topics contained within article.
Stephen GallantSep 3, 20202 min readMemory - or lack thereofMental illness is never a one-trick pony. Anxiety doesn't just mean "racing thoughts." Depression doesn't just mean "lack of happiness."
Stephen GallantAug 31, 20203 min readSleep and SchedulesThe main issue I’ve been having with my sleep is that I can’t seem to find a pattern...
Stephen GallantJun 4, 20205 min readRumination - the dangers of future-predictionPicture this: you get into a confrontation with someone. Maybe with a stranger, a friend, a family member, your partner, or a colleague...
Stephen GallantJun 3, 20201 min readSlider Scales (Horizontal Guitar playing)Are you feeling stuck in a rut, playing the same "box" scales on your guitar? Well, perhaps this is just the spark you need to change...
Stephen GallantMay 22, 20206 min readRetro-Gaming With A Friend: How to play old video games together over the internetRemember sitting next to your friend, duking it out in Mortal Kombat? Perhaps you were a Donkey Kong or Super Mario household. Or maybe...
Stephen GallantMay 21, 20206 min readTo Those Who Are Feeling Depressed For The First Time,Let’s cut to the chase: the COVID-19 pandemic has brought our society to a halt. Many of you have lost your jobs. Many of you are...
Stephen GallantMay 19, 20201 min readWelcome to Gallant Thoughts!This page will be dedicated to my thoughts on three things: music, mental health, and gaming. Why throw gaming into the mix? Because I...