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The year ahead needs a different kind of New Year’s Resolution. After the year we’ve had, plans to work out more and eat less are helpful, but might be superseded by resolutions more centered on our emotional health.
Consider what we’ve endured!
...continue reading "A New Take on New Year’s Resolution"
It’s human nature to look at the lives of other people and compare them to your own. This "social referencing" is not a new practice. Comparison has been going on since the beginning of time. Unfortunately, it can fuel feelings of jealousy and worsen insecurity, leading to lower self-esteem and doubts about your sense of self-worth.
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Do you find yourself frequently making harsh judgments about yourself? Do you frequently put yourself down when you fall short of your expectations? Have you ever noticed that the self criticisms hinder your performance and affect how you feel about yourself? Over time have you notice that self-criticism has become reflexive or even habitual, popping in your head without any effort? Well, then you may be struggling with a powerful inner critic.
...continue reading "Got an Internal Critic? Strategies for Being Less Judgmental"
The holidays are best enjoyed with a healthy dose of children’s glee and excitement! The kids, grandkids, nieces, nephews, or other children in your life look forward to this season all year long.
Chances are, some of your best memories of the holidays are from your childhood. By making merry with kids, you’ll give them happiness to carry with them as they grow.
...continue reading "7 Ways to Make Merry With Your Kids for the Holidays"
Developing more gratitude in our life is often hard to do. If you are looking for ways to practice more positive thinking and gratitude, consider using journal prompts as a way to shift your focus and perspective.
...continue reading "30 Journal Prompts for Gratitude Practices"In these uncertain times, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, meeting your changing needs is more important than ever. Being able to understand and prioritize the more important needs is vital when you are low on energy and stressed out.
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Sleep problems are a common issue that most people experience from time to time. A night or two of poor sleep can be managed, but if it becomes a pattern, everything in life is affected.
Resiliency is more than just the ability to “bounce back”. When you hear someone talk about having “grit”, there is probably a very clear picture in your mind of what that means.
Having grit also means having an underlying determination. It allows you to face challenges head-on without faltering. That doesn’t mean you don’t have emotions or difficult feelings to deal with.
In fact, it’s just the opposite. Those with grit see the hard challenges and take them on anyway. They stick to their long-term goals, rather than giving up.
...continue reading "What is Grit and How Do We Cultivate it?"