emotional health
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Post-Accomplishment Depression: You Got What You Wanted—So Why Aren’t You Happy?
So you finally did it, you achieved your goal! Congratulations! Whatever it was, you made it. You should be over the moon, right? So why do you still feel… empty?Why are you lying awake at night wondering why it doesn’t feel the way you thought it would? You’re not broken. You’re not ungrateful. You’re just…
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When You’re the Problem: On Accountability and Self-Reflection
Explore how accountability and self-reflection can lead to personal growth, stronger connections, and greater self-confidence. Uncover practical steps and methods to face your fears and transform your life. I’ll admit it proudly: I’m a Swiftie. Unless you’re living under a rock, you’ve probably heard the anthem of accountability and self-reflection: Anti-Hero. Of course, this song…
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How to Overcome Burnout Without Losing Your Progress
Discover the signs of burnout and effective strategies to overcome it while maintaining your progress. Learn how to recognize symptoms, take breaks, and stay on track, ensuring your well-being and productivity. In the fast-paced, demanding world of today, burnout has become an all too familiar foe for many striving to excel in their personal and…
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Feel it to Heal it: Why You Can’t Fight Feelings With Logic
Let’s explore the vital distinction between feeling emotions and intellectualizing them, shedding light on the dangers of the latter in achieving genuine emotional healing and wellness. Learn why you need to feel it to heal it. I’ve been in therapy for a long time. Ever since my dad passed away and I started showing symptoms…
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Imagination: a Gateway to Personal Growth and Discovery
Embark on a transformative journey where the realms of imagination and personal growth converge. Discover how nurturing your inner child’s dreams can lead to profound self-discovery and ignite your passions. Let’s explore the boundless potential of imagination and its power to shape a brighter, more fulfilling future.
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No More Toxic Positivity: On Gratitude and Emotional Honesty
Gratitude and helpful positive thinking emerge as alternatives to toxic positivity that empower us to acknowledge genuine emotions. Gratitude brings psychological benefits like improved mood and reduced stress, while helpful positive thinking encourages solutions and a growth mindset.
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How To Regulate Your Nervous System for a Balanced Life
While I was growing up, I never learned how to properly express and convey my emotions. Over a long period of time, this led to extreme regulation and emotional dysfunction. I was constantly on-edge, waiting for the next minor inconvenience to completely ruin my day. Luckily, now I know that I don’t have to live…
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The 8 Dimensions of Wellness, and how to nourish them
Living well takes discipline, courage, and a deep love for oneself. I’m here to help you obtain those pillars, and the rest will follow. Today, we’ll cover the eight dimensions of wellness, and provide examples for each that can help you start making strides in your wellness journey.