Do you ever catch yourself saying, “I’ll do it later” or “I have plenty of time”? It’s a common refrain in our busy lives, but what if I told you that this mindset could be sabotaging your mental wellness? The truth is, time is a finite resource, and none of us are guaranteed tomorrow. Yet, many of us fall into the trap of procrastination, putting off important tasks or goals with the assumption that we’ll have time to address them later. But what if later never comes? Procrastination isn’t just a matter of poor time management; it’s often rooted in…
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Don’t speak negatively about yourself, even in a joking manner. Every cell in your body is listening and taking notes. This though highlights the importance of promoting positivity and avoiding negative self-talk or harmful thoughts, as they can have a significant impact on our overall well-being. The concept of “every cell in your body is listening and taking notes” metaphorically emphasizes the mind-body connection. Our thoughts and emotions can influence our physical and mental health in various ways. Negative self-talk, self-doubt, or a pessimistic mindset can generate stress, anxiety, and even affect our immune system, digestion, and sleep patterns. On…
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Your mind and how the learning process works. It’s just like learning to ride a bike. There are 4 steps to how your mind processes and learns anything new. Step 1: Unconscious Ignorance – Remember back when learning to ride a bike. This first step means you don’t know how to ride a bike. And, you aren’t even aware of anything cycling related. Step 2: Conscious Ignorance – In this step, you don’t know how to cycle, but you are aware of cycling and know that you don’t know how to ride a bike. Step 3: Conscious Knowledge – Here…
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Depression is not an illness, and it’s also not an identity. When people feel the emotional state of depression they often feel out of control or that the feeling has become who they are. This is not the case. When dealing with the feelings of depression, learning some specific skills and techniques will help you re-establish the feelings of control of your life and give you a positive outlook in restoring your true identity. Some of the tools and skills I teach my clients for getting rid of their depressed state: Learning how to address your life questions more clearly…
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Mindfulness meditation for beginners, what is it and how do I get started? There are many styles and types of meditation. There are also just as many ideas and misconceptions about meditation and what it is and what it isn’t. If you are a beginner haven’t done much meditating, it might seem a bit strange or complex to you — something you want to do but don’t know how to get started. Is it difficult to do? My mind constantly wanders. How do you control your mind? (spoiler: you don’t) I don’t know if I can be disciplined enough. Does…
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“Nothing in the world is permanent, and we’re foolish when we ask anything to last, but surely we’re still more foolish not to take delight in it while we have it.” ― W. Somerset Maugham Change Happens In this life, nothing remains constant. Everything changes. Thoughts arise and they go away. People come into our lives and they leave from our lives. You can never put your hand into the same flowing river twice, for the second time the river will be different and so will you. Everything is impermanent, this table I am sitting at, this computer, this room,…
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