Do you ever find yourself stuck in negative thought patterns that seem to drag you down? It's easy to get caught up in the things that go wrong in you life, but focusing on the positive can have a powerful impact on your well-being. In fact, research has shown that cultivating a positive mindset can lead to greater happiness, resilience, and even physical health benefits.
I'm sure you can relate, but I know for me, I can be my own worst critic. I can be so hard on myself and become easily discouraged when things do go as planned...especially perfectly planned like I want them to. Phrases like, 'You just aren't good enough,' or 'You'll never get it,' or 'She is way more successful than you are!' Have you ever had similar thoughts like that too? No wonder we....
Read more...I'm sure you can relate, but I know for me, I can be my own worst critic. I can be so hard on myself and become easily discouraged when things do go as planned...especially perfectly planned like I want them to. Phrases like, 'You just aren't good enough,' or 'You'll never get it,' or 'She is way more successful than you are!' Have you ever had similar thoughts like that too? No wonder we....
Do you struggle with releasing guilt, shame, worry, or embarrassment from your past? If so, you aren't alone! Our past tends to pop-up in our thoughts when we least expect them to - usually when things are moving fairly smoothly in our present moments. It's not healthy to live in the past, and you probably know that already. It's important to release those thoughts and to forgive yourself. That can be harder said than done though, right?
What if you looked at your past from a different...
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Grief comes in many different shapes, forms and waves. My heart goes out to you if you are going through a sorrowful journey. Here are 4 simple ways you may find journaling to guide you as you heal your heart and mind.
1. Practice Gratitude. It can be very difficult to see the good when you are hurting. There are little blessings happening in and around you every day. Keeping a gratitude journal will help you be more aware to all the positives happening in your life. Start by focusing in on...
Read more...1. Practice Gratitude. It can be very difficult to see the good when you are hurting. There are little blessings happening in and around you every day. Keeping a gratitude journal will help you be more aware to all the positives happening in your life. Start by focusing in on...
Journaling is a way for you to release any worrisome thoughts that are swirling through your mind and leave it all out on your pages. It can be well written out thoughts or can be a mess and not make any sense at all. The point is to just get out any anxious thoughts. When worry and anxiety is left to just sit within you it can lead to....
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Have you ever thought that journaling was just writing a 'Dear Diary' log? You've then probably thought that there's no way you have time to write out your days events or activities. Well, let me fill you in on a little secret...journaling is not the same as diary writing. Here's why...
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