Self-awareness doesn’t come naturally to us. Because we’re all human, our natural instinct is to resist anything that challenges us to grow and change. But if you’re looking for freedom of choice, clarity and confidence, you have to begin by nurturing self-awareness. Here’s how to get started.
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In its most simple form, mindfulness is a tool that puts you back in the driver’s seat of a satisfying and fulfilling life. Mindfulness gives you the choice to respond to difficult situations, rather than react. With mindfulness, you assess instead of explode. Choose restraint instead of screaming. Find order instead of chaos. And if it’s become complicated, then what you’re practicing is something else.
Read More...Lonely this holiday season? Overcome it with these 5 tips.
It can be hard to turn off those overwhelming feelings of loneliness during the holiday season. Is it even possible to survive the holiday season without being dragged down by your inescapable loneliness? Absolutely. Here are four ways to give yourself a fighting chance.
Read More...Holiday Survival Guide 101
For some of us, spending ANY time around extended family can be a little like pulling a scab off an old wound. You can get through the holidays and keep your sanity in check. Life doesn’t have to be an emotional train wreck for the next few weeks—if you can embrace a few mindset shifts, that is.
Read More...Toxic Relationship? Here’s what to do (without losing your sanity).
A “toxic relationship” isn’t just a tough relationship. All relationships require work—some more than others. Instead, a “toxic relationship” is full of deal-breakers. How do you know if your relationship is “toxic” or just tough? Start with these three questions.
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