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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