Regret, The Baggage Nobody Wants

Making big changes in our lives can be a bit scary at times, especially when we have become accustomed to the way things are. However, sometimes it is better to buckle down and face the fear of change rather than allow yourself to remain trapped in a life you feel could be much better. Trust me, I completely understand how much fear can be brought into our lives by change. However, there is one thing I can think of that feels worse...

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Discovering Inner Courage
Nov16

Discovering Inner Courage

Often in life we are tested. It seems that those who are able to summon courage and face their battles in life are the ones who come out on top. Bravery is an amazing quality and it is something we all possess. However, some people are better able to summon inner-strength than others. The trick to summoning courage is digging deep within and always keeping the rewards at the end of your challenges in sight. Trust me, with the power of...

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Criticism And Success
Nov16

Criticism And Success

Nowadays, criticism has such a negative connotation that most people automatically react poorly to even just the term itself, without even thinking about its benefits. People think that the phrase “constructive criticism” is just something people made up so they could put a positive swing on bashing your work. What happened to turn such a positive form of communication into a hated and feared concept? Perhaps our...

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Laugh Away The Blues With This Amazing Therapy
Nov14

Laugh Away The Blues With This Amazing Therapy

Have you ever heard of laughter therapy before? If not, it is something you may want to check in to, especially if you are experiencing issues such as depression. Believe it or not, laughing can have many positive effects on our bodies. There have been many studies done on laughter therapy and the results were more than pleasing. This alternative form of treatment is really hitting the scenes hard and for good reason. Check out this...

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Break The Grasp Of PTSD And Regain Control Of Your Life
Nov12

Break The Grasp Of PTSD And Regain Control Of Your Life

Living life with PTSD is no easy task. Sadly, this disorder can put a real spin on people’s lives and cause them to become completely different people. There are a lot of treatments for PTSD, however most of them seem to be medication based and seem to offer little results. Luckily, new treatments have been developed for PTSD and the best part is the fact that most of them do not require the use of medication. Take CBT for example,...

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Dealing With Difficult Emotions Using The Power Of Mindfulness
Nov11

Dealing With Difficult Emotions Using The Power Of Mindfulness

Mindfulness has a great many uses and is often prescribed by self-help gurus, doctors, writers and others as a tool anyone can use to improve their mental health. Often this focusses on the long-term benefits of being more present and aware. At the same time though, mindfulness can also be used like a scalpel to deal with more acute problems. Here we will look at how it can be leveraged for instance to tackle specific emotions as they...

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