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    What Uncomfortable Feelings Can Teach Us

    September 12, 2023

    Do you sometimes recoil from uncomfortable emotions, thinking that you either shouldn’t be feeling them or that you cannot handle them? The truth is that we’re meant to have a broad range of emotions. We actually need to, since they provide us with valuable information. The key lies in not judging our feelings but becoming […]

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    What Uncomfortable Feelings Can Teach Us

    September 12, 2023

    Do you sometimes recoil from uncomfortable emotions, thinking that you either shouldn’t be feeling them or that you cannot handle them? The truth is that we’re meant to have a broad range of emotions. We actually need to, since they provide us with valuable information. The key lies in not judging our feelings but becoming […]

    Filed Under: Acceptance, Anxiety, Emotion Regulation, General, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Personal Growth, Self-Compassion Tagged With: emotions, feelings, uncomfortable

    10 Ways To Cope When Your Life Feels Out of Control

    July 18, 2023

    Wouldn’t it be a relief if you could finally get – and keep – your life in order? If you were always in tip-top condition physically, without any medical concerns? If you could hit your “ideal” weight and maintain this with an unbroken string of healthy yet delicious meals? If you never fought with your […]

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    10 Ways To Cope When Your Life Feels Out of Control

    July 18, 2023

    Wouldn’t it be a relief if you could finally get – and keep – your life in order? If you were always in tip-top condition physically, without any medical concerns? If you could hit your “ideal” weight and maintain this with an unbroken string of healthy yet delicious meals? If you never fought with your […]

    Filed Under: Acceptance, Anxiety, General, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Peace, Personal Growth, Self-Compassion Tagged With: control, cope, self-compassion, uncertainty

    4 Essential Components Of A Balanced Life

    March 28, 2023

    It’s been said that we are human beings, not human doings. Reminding ourselves of this concept can help us to keep things in perspective. Busyness can masquerade as “getting things done”, which may temporarily bolster our self-esteem, at least on the surface. However, putting excessive focus on staying occupied can alienate us from ourselves as […]

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    4 Essential Components Of A Balanced Life

    March 28, 2023

    It’s been said that we are human beings, not human doings. Reminding ourselves of this concept can help us to keep things in perspective. Busyness can masquerade as “getting things done”, which may temporarily bolster our self-esteem, at least on the surface. However, putting excessive focus on staying occupied can alienate us from ourselves as […]

    Filed Under: Emotion Regulation, General, Happiness, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Peace, Personal Growth, Relationships Tagged With: balance, fun, growth, meditation, social

    The Importance of “Negative” Emotions

    March 20, 2023

    Anger, sadness, fear, and other “negative” emotions have often been given a bad rap. Given that such feelings are generally unpleasant to experience, our aversion to them is understandable. Also, our society encourages us to be positive and optimistic, which is helpful – to a point. The truth is that nobody is happy all of […]

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    The Importance of “Negative” Emotions

    March 20, 2023

    Anger, sadness, fear, and other “negative” emotions have often been given a bad rap. Given that such feelings are generally unpleasant to experience, our aversion to them is understandable. Also, our society encourages us to be positive and optimistic, which is helpful – to a point. The truth is that nobody is happy all of […]

    Filed Under: Emotion Regulation, General, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Personal Growth, Self-Compassion Tagged With: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, emotions, feelings, negative emotions, self-compassion

    How To Achieve Emotional Sobriety

    February 22, 2023

    Many people in recovery from alcohol or drug abuse, compulsive overeating, gambling, or other addictive behaviors eventually realize that while quitting the behavior is crucial, it’s not sufficient to live a happy, serene, healthy, and useful life. The next step in recovery is emotional sobriety, or learning to deal with the uncomfortable feelings, thoughts, and […]

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    How To Achieve Emotional Sobriety

    February 22, 2023

    Many people in recovery from alcohol or drug abuse, compulsive overeating, gambling, or other addictive behaviors eventually realize that while quitting the behavior is crucial, it’s not sufficient to live a happy, serene, healthy, and useful life. The next step in recovery is emotional sobriety, or learning to deal with the uncomfortable feelings, thoughts, and […]

    Filed Under: Acceptance, Addiction, Codependency, Emotion Regulation, General, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Personal Growth Tagged With: addiction, emotional sobriety, mindfulness, recovery, support group

    How Mindfulness and Psychotherapy Benefit Each Other

    April 29, 2022

    Both psychotherapy and a mindfulness practice can be powerful and effective ways to help us live more fulfilling, useful, and healthy lives. Moreover, being in therapy while having a consistent mindfulness practice can compound the benefits of both processes. How do these two benefit one another? To define terms, mindfulness is nonjudgmental awareness of the […]

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    How Mindfulness and Psychotherapy Benefit Each Other

    April 29, 2022

    Both psychotherapy and a mindfulness practice can be powerful and effective ways to help us live more fulfilling, useful, and healthy lives. Moreover, being in therapy while having a consistent mindfulness practice can compound the benefits of both processes. How do these two benefit one another? To define terms, mindfulness is nonjudgmental awareness of the […]

    Filed Under: Acceptance, Emotion Regulation, General, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Personal Growth, Self-Compassion Tagged With: DBT, meditation, mindfulness, psychotherapy, self-compassion

    16 Facts and Tips About Radical Acceptance

    July 7, 2020

    When we think about the term “acceptance”, many people believe that this means either condoning a situation or behavior. Not so. Acceptance is not an excuse to be passive, to give up our rights in a matter, or resign ourselves to continued abuse. Quite the opposite. Acceptance is actually a proactive stance. Radical Acceptance, one […]

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    16 Facts and Tips About Radical Acceptance

    July 7, 2020

    When we think about the term “acceptance”, many people believe that this means either condoning a situation or behavior. Not so. Acceptance is not an excuse to be passive, to give up our rights in a matter, or resign ourselves to continued abuse. Quite the opposite. Acceptance is actually a proactive stance. Radical Acceptance, one […]

    Filed Under: Acceptance, Depression, Emotion Regulation, General, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Personal Growth Tagged With: acceptance, ADHD, behaviors, binge eating, Borderline Personality Disorder, DBT, depression, dialectical behavior therapy, expectations, Marsha Linehan, radical acceptance, urges, willingness

    Managing Your Anxiety During The COVID-19 Crisis

    March 20, 2020

    We don’t like uncertainty. We never do. And in times such as these, so much is up in the air. We don’t know what additional restrictions our local government will mandate in terms of sheltering at home and business closures, nor how long they will continue. And what about access to testing and treatment for […]

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    Managing Your Anxiety During The COVID-19 Crisis

    March 20, 2020

    We don’t like uncertainty. We never do. And in times such as these, so much is up in the air. We don’t know what additional restrictions our local government will mandate in terms of sheltering at home and business closures, nor how long they will continue. And what about access to testing and treatment for […]

    Filed Under: Anxiety, General, Mental Health, Mind/Body Connection, Mindfulness Tagged With: anxiety, control, COVID-19, exercise, gratitude, mindfulness, Stress

    15 Ways To Access Your Inner Wisdom

    February 6, 2020

    How do you think your life would change if you had absolute faith that some all-loving and all-wise being could and was managing all of your problems? You’d probably feel a lot less stressed, for starters. You might sleep better at night, be more energized during the day, and be less distracted and thus better […]

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    15 Ways To Access Your Inner Wisdom

    February 6, 2020

    How do you think your life would change if you had absolute faith that some all-loving and all-wise being could and was managing all of your problems? You’d probably feel a lot less stressed, for starters. You might sleep better at night, be more energized during the day, and be less distracted and thus better […]

    Filed Under: Acceptance, Courage, General, Mindfulness, Personal Growth Tagged With: acceptance, cognitive distortions, faith, inner wisdom, mindfulness, negative thoughts, patient, wisdom, wise mind

    20 Ideas To Help You Find Peace

    October 14, 2019

    Studies have demonstrated again and again that maintaining a formal, daily meditation practice benefits our bodies, minds, and souls in many ways. Reduced anxiety, depression, and compulsiveness, greater serenity, deeper sleep, and enhanced immunity to disease are some of the perks of consistent meditation. However, if you don’t feel you have the time, desire, or […]

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    20 Ideas To Help You Find Peace

    October 14, 2019

    Studies have demonstrated again and again that maintaining a formal, daily meditation practice benefits our bodies, minds, and souls in many ways. Reduced anxiety, depression, and compulsiveness, greater serenity, deeper sleep, and enhanced immunity to disease are some of the perks of consistent meditation. However, if you don’t feel you have the time, desire, or […]

    Filed Under: Acceptance, Anxiety, Emotion Regulation, General, Happiness, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Words of Wisdom Tagged With: acceptance, meditation, peace, serenity

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