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Your Thoughts Shape Your Reality, But You Are Not Your Thoughts: The Power of Mindful Observation

It’s often said that your thoughts shape your reality. This phrase holds immense truth. What you focus on in your mind often manifests in your life, influencing your perception of the world, your behavior, and even the opportunities you attract. But while your thoughts play a critical role in shaping your experience, there’s an important distinction to remember: you are not your thoughts. This simple yet profound realization can transform the way you navigate through life. When you learn to observe your mental chatter without attachment, you open up a space for clarity, peace, and the freedom to choose differently.…

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They Can’t Push Buttons That Aren’t There

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed and pushed to our limits by the actions and words of others. Many people seek guidance on how to navigate these external pressures without losing their composure. As a mental wellness coach and coach, I often hear clients express their desire to learn techniques for preventing others from “pushing their buttons.” However, my approach to emotional well-being goes deeper than teaching mere defense mechanisms. Instead of focusing on how to keep others from pushing their buttons, I show my clients how to remove those buttons altogether. The Concept of “Buttons” To understand the significance of…

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Happiness is Not Elusive: Finding Joy Within

In our fast-paced, modern world, pursuing happiness is like chasing a mirage in a desert. Many people spend their lives searching for happiness in external achievements, material possessions, and the validation of others, only to find that these sources offer fleeting moments of joy at best. The truth, however, is that happiness is not elusive—it is just often sought in the wrong places. Genuine happiness is not out there in the external but resides within each of us. The External Pursuit of Happiness From a young age, society conditions us to believe that happiness is linked to external accomplishments. We…

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The Transience of Experiences: Reflections on Hypnosis and Bathing

In our quest for understanding and personal growth, we often encounter various techniques and practices that promise transformative effects. Two such experiences are hypnosis and taking a bath. While both can provide profound effects, there are individuals who argue that hypnosis is ineffective because its effects don’t always last. In response to such skepticism, I invite you to contemplate the fleeting nature of experiences by drawing an analogy between hypnosis and bathing. I want to explore the concept of transience and offer a fresh perspective on the efficacy of these practices. First, hypnosis, a therapeutic technique that induces a state…

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Empowering Your Life: Embracing Personal Agency and Creating Your Circumstances

The thought that “you are not a victim of circumstances, you are the creator of the circumstances” highlights the power of personal agency and the role individuals play in shaping their lives. It emphasizes the idea that you have the ability to take control of your actions, decisions, and responses, ultimately influencing the outcomes and circumstances you experience. While it is true that some events and situations may be beyond our control, this perspective encourages a proactive mindset rather than a passive one. It reminds us that we have the capacity to shape our lives and responses to external events,…

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