It’s difficult to be positive sometimes, especially these days. Every day there seems to be a new virus spreading, another tragedy, and people generally just being cruel to one another. Staying positive is tough these days. You just have to learn to set yourself up with healthy habits, and eventually, it will start to come… Read Article →
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It’s not a secret that virtually everyone wants to be happy. Happiness, however, can often mean different things for different people. Either way, we all want it. But, instead of looking for how to be happy, perhaps it is easier to take a look at what to avoid to be happier and then go from… Read Article →
I keep saying it and I’ll say it again, a positive mindset is everything. But, it can be hard to get there, especially if you have been dwelling in a negative headspace for too long. It’s all about training the mind to look at scenarios differently, eliminating negative self-talk, and taking a more active approach… Read Article →
Overthinking can hinder us in more ways than one. It can lead to procrastination, self-doubt, and unfortunately, throwing in the towel. As a chronic overthinker, I’ve assumed the worst in so many situations; social, professional – you name it. If there was any overthinking to be had, I tossed it back and had two too… Read Article →
When somebody annoys us on social media, the block button makes it easy to get rid of them. Wouldn’t it be nice if we could do the same things with our own negative, sometimes unhealthy thoughts? You know the ones. Unhealthy thoughts can creep into the minds of even the most put-together person. These can… Read Article →
I had planned on writing this article for a long time. I was going to focus on all types of life changes including, (but not limited to): a move, a new job, the loss of a relationship, a big promotion, a setback, a new person coming into the picture and so on. Change happens all… Read Article →
Life can get overwhelming, seriously overwhelming, sometimes. It’s important that we’re prepared for it and knowing how to calm yourself during times of overwhelm can be crucial. Something that can help, no matter what, is making lists. It allows us to ‘brain dump’, reflect and often times gain a different, more positive perspective. Life gets… Read Article →
Resilience is powerful but sometimes, things can get under our skin. It’s human nature to be bothered by certain things but there are times when we obsess, overthink and even sabotage ourselves. It has taken me a long time to stop sweating the small stuff and I’ll admit, there are still times that it happens…. Read Article →
The clocks have been reset. We get fewer hours of daylight and the weather is getting chillier by the day. Lots of people can suffer from SAD (seasonal affective disorder AKA seasonal depression). Unknowingly for quite a few years now, I notice that I, in fact, do get the seasonal blues, as I call them…. Read Article →
We have all worried about doing something due to the fear of what others will think. On some level, we all care what people think and that doesn’t always have to be a bad thing but, at times, it can be counterproductive and downright unhealthy. It’s been said that all people wear 3 masks, (one… Read Article →