Category: mental health
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5 Types of Boundaries For Healthy Social Media Use
One of the most valuable steps you can take to improve your mental health (and the overall quality of life) is to enforce boundaries for healthy social media use. But it can feel so impossible to do successfully or to stick to consistently! Also, is it just me, or does the looming new year make […]
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The Power of Self Talk: The Way You Talk to Yourself Matters
Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right. -HENRY FORD There’s a Native American Story called the Two Wolves that best captures the power of self talk. The short version goes like this: A grandfather explained to his young grandson that within every person, there are two wolves in a constant […]
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To Anyone Who Has Struggled With Body Image This Year
Not that it’s ever easy, but this year has been especially tough when it comes to body image. I’m basing this off of conversations I’ve had as well as comments I’ve seen or heard throughout this year. We’ve had our regular routines interrupted and been forced to create new ones. We’ve had our day to […]
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The Allure of Pessimism
Do you consider yourself to be an optimist or a pessimist? Perhaps a combination of the two? Whatever you answer, you’ve likely come across the allure of pessimism at some time or another. Maybe it was the ‘cool kids’ at school whose pessimistic outlook on school work and ‘trying hard’ seemed enticing. Trying hard wasn’t […]
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5 Types of Hobbies Everyone Can Benefit From
I remember the distinct moment when the thought first crossed my mind that a hobby of mine was a waste of time. When I was younger, I loved my drawing and painting classes at school. Not to say I was every that great at it. But I found it relaxing, I liked to observe and […]
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The Secret To A Long & Happy Life
What we can learn from Sardinian Centenarians In a small town in Southern Sardinia lives a ‘local legend‘ named Francesco Paba. Each day, Francesco makes his way down steep cobblestone steps and enters a bar where he enjoys a glass of wine and a laugh with whichever member of his community he happens to cross […]
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Overcoming An All Or Nothing Mindset
Perfection is not a standard, it’s an obstacle. Unknown There is no way to genuinely, powerfully, truly love yourself while crafting a mask of perfection. Vironika Tugaleva What Is An All Or Nothing Mindset? Have you ever been made to feel — either by yourself or by others– that you have to be either this […]
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6 Sneaky Ways Technology Drains Your Energy
Do you ever have days or weeks where you feel drained more often than not? You wake up begin your day but within an hour you’re already dragging. The day feels like an exhausting effort yet you’re not doing much. You make sure to sleep enough. You make a point to eat well, and you […]
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50 Things to Try When You’re Having a Bad Day
We all have bad days. And not all bad days are made equal. Sometimes, actions you’ve taken in the past that have gotten you through a bad day just aren’t working anymore. And when you’re in the thick of it, it can be difficult to come up with ideas for how to get through it. […]
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How to Make Lifestyle Changes When You’re Struggling to Feel Motivated
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Week and World Mental Health Day (October 10th), I’d like to cover a super important and relevant topic. It seems every week when I call a friend to catch up and chat, I find yet another person in my social circle who is really struggling with their mental health […]