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The Uncomfortable Truth: Why Fear Doesn’t Protect You (and What to do Instead)
I want you to ask yourself the following question…“What’s stopping me from taking a chance?” Think about your tangible goals, asking for a promotion, a complete career change or chasing your dreams. What is stopping you from taking a risk to try something new? The answer is quite common, and it begins with a big…
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Stop Waiting for an Apology: How to Find Your Own Closure
If you’re sitting and waiting for an apology that is long overdue, this blog post is for you. But I’m going to rip the bandaid off quickly and say something that might stir up some emotions…consider yourself lucky if you received an apology from someone who caused you harm, because it’s not guaranteed. Chances are,…
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Stop Overthinking: How to Break the Worry Cycle
If you’re someone who worries constantly, you’ve come to the right place. Before we dive into how to stop the worry cycle, we need to explore the reason why behind worrying. Our minds choose to worry when thinking about the ‘what-if’ scenarios. Worrying acts as a method to protect us from the unknown. During the…
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Healing the Past: Tangible ways to Heal our Inner Child
Ever wonder why certain patterns keep showing up in your life? Why you react strongly to certain situations, struggle with boundaries or feel stuck in a never ending loop? It’s because our inner child is still holding on to past experiences, abandonment, limiting beliefs and unmet needs from our childhood. No matter our age and…
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Your Pace, Your Power: Reclaim Your Timeline
Have you ever felt pressure from society’s “timeline?” (Of course you have, we’re all human…) There’s an invisible ticking clock, commonly known as society’s timeline, that controls our decisions, goals and outlook on life. I know I’m not the only one who’s ever thought, “I’m not where I’m supposed to be at this stage in…
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Beyond the Symptoms: Navigating the Mental and Emotional Landscape of Chronic Illness and Disabilities
As more awareness for chronic illness and disabilities is becoming more prominent through podcasts, books, TV/movies and social media, one of the topics I don’t come across often is the mental and emotional toll that people with chronic illness and or disabilities face on a daily basis. We see, hear or read personal stories about…
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How Slowing Down can Work in Your Favor
Do you consider yourself to be the type of person who can’t sit still? If you answered yes, this blog post may benefit you. If you’re feeling burned out, overwhelmed, and stressed from constantly running around, then it may be a sign telling you to pause and slow down. I’m the type of person who…
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Our Minds Have the Power to Reduce Physical Pain
Did you know that your mind plays a huge part in recovering from surgery, illness, or injury? The funny thing about tolerating pain is it’s equal parts physical and mental. This concept is hard to believe, especially while you’re enduring extreme physical pain. But, shifting your mindset will allow you to overcome physical pain, so…
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Tips and Resources to Help Improve Mental Health
Are you actively taking steps to improve your mental health and overall wellbeing? I know that question can seem overwhelming; but the truth is, many people do not make time to prioritize their mental health and wellbeing. Mental Health Awareness Month is in full effect in the United States; but we should be mindful about…
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Uncovering NPD: The signs and behaviors of narcissism
We’ve all heard the word ‘narcissist’ used to describe someone – whether it’s said on TV, in a book, or in conversation. The term ‘narcissist’ is used quite loosely in society these days; but what does the term mean exactly? By definition, Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is “a mental condition in which people have an…
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