Marriage. Divorce. The birth of a child. The death of a loved one. These are all changes that many of us may face at some point in life. Change on any scale is scary, but things like this take things to a whole new level because they radically alter the way we conduct our lives day-to-day. Rather than feeling…
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Everyone wants to be liked by others, but in some cases that comes at the expense of our own happiness and well being. Whether we want to admit it or not, many of us have these perfectionist tendencies. We are raised to get good grades, play sports, serve the community, and do many other things that hinge on never making…
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Life is full of a lot of ups and downs, but there’s an awful lot of middle ground between them. Whether it’s getting married, having a child, or dealing with the loss of a family member, the emotion of those big moments eventually calms down and you settle back into “normal” life. But normal life doesn’t always have to mean…
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Whether we realize it or not, many of the choices we make every day are dictated in some part by our fears. Maybe you go to the same job day in and day out because you’re afraid of looking for something else. Maybe you watch your kids like a hawk because you fear for their safety. Or maybe you miss…
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Stop Self-Destructive Behavior For Good Whether you’re aware of it or not, you’re probably doing at least one thing every day that would be classified as self-destructive. Loosely defined, this behavior is something that harms you or makes your life harder in some way. Maybe you refuse to let someone take on a big task at work, or maybe you…
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Change affects everyone — no matter how calm, cool, and collected you may think you are. Many fear change because it means a loss of control and a diversion from the routines that you’re used to every day. Yet change is inevitable, and the one thing you can control is how you deal with it! The next time you’re faced…
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A typical day for many may look like going nonstop from the time the alarm goes off in the morning until the time you put your head on the pillow at night. That routine over and over again daily can be detrimental to your well-being! Meditation may help incorporate more stillness and silence into your days—and help you reap the…
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Gratitude is one of those things that’s easy to overlook, but can bring a lot of positivity into our lives. Here are a few simple ways that you can practice gratitude daily! Send A Gratitude Text How many text messages do you send in a day? For most of us, that number is pretty high, but most of those messages…
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While it’s true you might not get what you want all the time, there are ways to help make it happen more often than not. From asking for more money at work, to voicing your desires to a romantic partner, these are often very difficult conversations to have — which is why most of us avoid them. Breaking through those…
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Now that we are a few months into 2017, those New Year’s resolutions might be starting to look like distant memories. Life gets in the way and can easily derail us from our goals. The transition from winter into spring is a great time to re-assess how things are going and reignite your motivation! Keep these strategies in mind to…
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