Category: Research
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Recognizing Stress In Yourself
Thinking Symptoms Constant worry Forgetfulness, feeling “scatterbrained” Difficulty making decisions, second guessing yourself Unable to concentrate on a task Lost your sense of humor. The overthinking brain cannot translate these thoughts into actions or positive outcomes, so therefore creates feelings of stress and anxiety. The brain triggers the “fight or flight” mode. Emotional Symptoms Anxiety…
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How To: Do The Work
Today’s the day,Today we begin the long hard journey to discovering YOU! This is what”Doing the work”Looks like: Create clear boundaries Be aware of energy you bring to any situation. Understand the ways of coping that have protected you in the past may no longer serve you now. (You’ve grown & changed) Bring awareness to…
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STOP & Correct Unwanted Emotions
This post was inspired by a pin on Pinterest created by: Natalie Brite Recently I came across a post with very interesting ideas on ways to learn from and correct the unwanted negative emotions we all sometimes feel. Almost every self-help book I’ve read so far talks about how it’s important to replace your intrusive…
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Things To Do Before 8 am
Get up and out of bed as soon as the alarm goes off. Fight the urge to hit the snooze button. DO NOT DO IT! 5 minutes extra is not worth it. At least not when there is a fresh beautiful day ahead. Drink a glass of water After a long night of sleep, it’s…
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Have You Experienced Trauma Before?
What is trauma? Trauma is the response to an overwhelmingly negative event that can cause people to lose their sense of self and values. Google Definition. a deeply distressing/disturbing experience,Emotional shock following a stressful event or physical injury. Experiences with trauma, you may have: Kept Secrets Grown-up too fast Been mature for your age Learned…
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What Emotional Abuse Looks Like
Emotion abuse is the most common form of abuse in most people/families, right next to verbal abuse. Although it’s not as harsh as physical abuse (being hit slapped or beaten), it is equally just as harmful and traumatizing to experience. What makes things worse is the abuser most likely isn’t aware of the damage being…
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Why You Should Read More Books
Read to Stimulate Your Brain Did you know that reading regularly helps in preventing Alzheimer’s and Dementia? Mental stimulation keeps the brain active and engaged. Just like working out your muscles in your body, your brain needs exercise to stay healthy and strong. Reading Reduces Stress Getting lost in a book can take all your…
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Ways To Feel More Secure
What does it mean to feel secure? To feel secure means to feel safe, protected, and loved. The sense of knowing you are not alone, you are not in danger of being attacked, and you are not afraid. Feeling secure with yourself, your relationship. It isn’t easy at all. I, for one, am steadily at…
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11 Ways To Be Kind To Yourself
A few days ago a made a blog post about reasons you should be kind to yourself. If you haven’t read it yet, I suggest you head over to my blog, and check it out. Inspired by my other post. Today I will be sharing with you guys way to be kind to yourself! I…
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10 Reasons Why You Should Be Kind To Yourself
Many of us struggle continuously with our inner critic. It’s similar to having a miniature devil on your shoulder, but instead of encouraging you to do bad, It belittles and judges you for making the slightest mistake still resulting in an evil person. Just like the time when you cursed the old lady for cutting you…
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