Welcome to the wellness counseling blog! This is the first of what’s going to be a running series on mental health, therapy, and all the stuff that comes up in real life, written like an actual person is talking to you instead of reading from a textbook. Let’s start with something a lot of people quietly feel but rarely say out loud: “I’ve been trying to work on myself more,” said almost like an apology, or homework. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone, and there’s nothing wrong with you for feeling that way. Wellness culture has done a number on how we talk about mindfulness (and Mental Health altogether), turning it into something you’re supposed to master before asking for help. You don’t need permission…