Why is it that on some days, we find it more challenging to get out of bed, make the kids a nutritious breakfast before they go to school, and then go to work? On some days, we ace the morning ritual; on others, things go horribly wrong. So, what’s the difference between intrinsic vs extrinsic […]
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As perfectionists, we are constantly at war with the world. We know we’re capable of so much. We want only to do our best at all times. And sadly, it simply isn’t possible. That’s what drives us nuts. We yearn, with all of our heart and soul, to express something absolutely perfect. But life, by
We all procrastinate. Whether at work or home, there are times when we put off things for later. For most of us procrastinating has become a bad habit. But could there be some hidden benefits of procrastination? As they say, old habits die hard. But what if rather than giving up on this habit, we
Many motivational speakers and websites will tell you goody-goody stuff to make you feel warm inside but here we are all about focusing on stuff that works. Yes, I would love to make you feel warm and fuzzy but only with the facts. If something doesn’t work, you simply won’t find it here, even if
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There are times in life where everyone feels tired and weighed down. Every day we work for our goals and dreams, but it feels like we’re running in quicksand. Of course, we knew the journey would be long and treacherous. But we never expected it to be this long or this treacherous. You think to yourself, “maybe I am
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It is my goal to help you Make Life Yours, so we are exploring happiness … backed by science! Let me know what happiness means to you! “Happiness depends on ourselves.” – Aristotle We all have ideas about what happiness is and how to get it. Maybe it’s driving the car with the windows rolled
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One thing that I have learned along this journey is that there are many popular self-help teachings that on the surface seem to make sense and be helpful, but are actually disempowering and manipulative. These teachings lead people to inaction, keep them dependent on their teachers, and prevent people from creating the life they desire.
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Low self-esteem is like driving through life with your hand-break on Maxwell Maltz If you’re reading this, you probably want to find out if you have low self-esteem, right ? Ok, cool. Now, before you read any further, here’s what self-esteem actually means so you can avoid any kind of confusion. This is the definition by
Today we are looking at 7 common bad habits that ruin your life and distort reality. These habits can be very damaging to not only your sense of self-esteem but also how you view your world, the opportunities you pursue and how you allow yourself to grow and have success. So let’s look at these
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I feel like something is missing, but I don’t know what it is. I have everything. The husband, the kids, the house, the car, even the job I don’t hate. So why don’t I feel at peace with my life? I feel guilty for “having it all,” and still not being fulfilled. Am I being
We need to break free from this ‘cult of perfect’ we’ve somehow created and that’s where Dr Brené Brown comes in. Brené Brown studies vulnerability, courage, authenticity, and shame. She is not only a research professor at the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work but her groundbreaking research on the impact of shame on
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Understanding the effects of a low self-esteem begins with understanding self-esteem itself. What is it? Why is it so important? And why can its lacking be so damaging? At the most basic level, self-esteem is the way you think about yourself. It is the confidence and opinion you have of yourself. Essentially, it is self-respect. When
There’s a lot of controversy around the topic of self-improvement. We see a lot of people criticising the self-improvement community and telling people that it’s bullshit, and it doesn’t surprise us at all. Why? Because I can see why they are saying that. Most of the self-improvement content that is out there always sounds like
There’s a lot of talk about “self-care” these days. Usually, it’s on social media and accompanied by a pic of a bubble bath, or an extra foamy latte, or a shopping splurge. But the truth is – that’s not self-care. That’s self-indulgence. And don’t get me wrong, there’s nothing wrong with a little self-indulgence from
Imagine this. Tonight, since you’re home alone, you decided that you were going to prepare yourself pasta, and you decide to make everything that you will eat yourself, so you get out some tomatoes to make some marinara sauce. You clean the tomatoes, taking them out of the water, and you take out the knife
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Up to 50% of the world has sleep disorders, and about 80% of people who suffer from PTSD have difficulty falling and/or staying asleep. There are many different causes of PTSD And Insomnia, but some of the most frequent sources of sleeplessness are: Interrupted and waking up frequently during the night, due to night terrors,
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Most people fail in life Not because they are not trying.. But because they are are unwilling to expand their minds. Taking action separates the winners from the non-winners… Reading an motivational book will help you to interpret yourself more positively. When you read a motivational book, you get inspired to take positive actions. I have made a list
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People who suffer with PTSD often isolate themselves. The way family, friends, co-workers and strangers respond to their behaviors can contribute to further seclusion. Trauma victims turn down offers to socialize for a variety of reasons. Mostly, they are emotionally and physically exhausted. Just about everything seems annoying and frustrating. Rejection can become frustrating and
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1. Never seek happiness from other people. You will never be happy in life if you do, knowing the fact that you are your own master and you hold your own happiness. 2. Never depend into people for anything. You will always be let down. 3. Never hold your expectations high for anything. Just be
Dear White Friends, I am racist. So are you. This is not my opinion. This is a fact. Multiple times this week, I have been asked to share anti racism resources – not because I am an anti racism educator or expert (I am most certainly neither), but because I have talked about race on
What are some ugly truths of life? 1. The more humble you act, the further away some happiness will be from you. 2. When you feel like you want to die, you don’t really want to die. You just don’t want to live like this. 3. Sometimes, giving someone a second chance is like giving
Your psychiatrist needs as much information as possible in order to get an accurate picture and establish the best treatment plan for you. That being said. There a few things that you should never tell your therapist. 1. That receptionist is pretty hot, I’m going to get her number on the way out, I don’t
