Kristie’s Blog

Cut yourself some slack to move on from regrets

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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Knowing the Difference Between Guilt and Shame

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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Brain-boosting Foods To Add to Your Daily Diet

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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How to Restore Balance in Your Life

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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