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What’s your biggest regret? Whatever the circumstance, a study from the University of California Berkeley revealed that journaling and reflecting on regrets from a place of self-compassion could make a person more motivated to move on from them and not make the same mistake twice. In a nutshell, self-compassion allows people to cut themselves some slack for whatever mistakes they’ve…
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While they might seem similar, guilt and shame are two very different emotions. Because the two terms are often used interchangeably, they are different and distinct experiences. To begin a discussion on the differences between shame and guilt, let’s begin by defining both. Guilt: a feeling of responsibility or remorse for some offense, crime, wrong, etc., whether real or imagined.…
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How we eat can impact on our body and health, but did you know it can also affect your brain? The following brain-boosting foods are full of nutrients that can help keep you sharp and energized throughout the day! 1. Blackcurrant: This little fruit is incredibly high in Vitamin C, which has been known to protect against age-related brain degeneration…
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While some people are naturally forgiving, most of us struggle to forget when we’ve been hurt, harmed, or offended by people in our lives. However, recent research has shown that forgiveness is about more than just kindness and compassion. There may be a surprising number of health benefits to forgiveness that can help us live longer and better! The scientific…
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Our modern lives are busy – oftentimes bordering on hectic. Between work, school, friends, family, and the pressures of day-to-day living, many of us find ourselves in a frenzy. Oftentimes our lives are so out of balance we don’t even realize anything is wrong. The following are five signs your life may be out of balance. You have lingering health…
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