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What to Expect As a Beginner Runner
From navigating self-doubt to triumph, learn the essentials for any beginner runner. Explore vital insights, including pacing strategies, footwear selection, and mental resilience tips, to kickstart your own fulfilling running adventure. Me? Running For Fun? I never thought I’d become someone who runs for fun. No, really. The pacer test in school? Absolute trauma. I…
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Trauma Dumping vs. Seeking Support: What’s the Difference?
This article delves into the intricacies of trauma dumping, shedding light on its characteristics and potential consequences. Through exploration, you’ll learn to differentiate between seeking support and engaging in unhealthy emotional expression, ultimately providing insights on how to cultivate and sustain meaningful relationships. Is there anyone out there who can help me? If you’ve ever…
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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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Full House and the ideal family
When I was a kid, I thought that cartoons were “for kids,” and sitcoms (or any show with actors instead of animation) were “for adults.” That is, until I saw Full House for the first time. I’ve gone back and watched the show all the way through a few times in my life, usually as…
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Working from home and depressed? You’re not alone.
It was March 2020. The news was buzzing about the bars shutting down for St. Patrick’s Day, schools closing, and businesses across the world pledging “two weeks to slow the spread.”