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Liz Parry

Start your day on the right note

Inspiration, Personal Growth, Spirit

Previously in this blog I’ve written about the fact that I’m not a natural optimist and that I have to work hard to maintain a positive outlook in life. Well, it so happens that I’m also not much of a morning person. It’s a pretty rare day when I leap out of bed, full of enthusiasm.

So this month I’ve decided to try and change this, by making a resolution to always start my day on a good note. And so far the changes I’ve been making have been making a real difference to my state of mind, leaving me feeling happier and more upbeat. I thought I’d share them with you now.

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Originally posted on March 15, 2013 @ 1:48 pm

How to give your confidence a boost

Inspiration, Personal Growth, Spirit

We all go through times in life when our confidence takes a hit. Something goes a bit wrong in your work or personal life and suddenly your self-esteem feels a bit shaky. This sort of confidence crisis can be difficult to recover from, which is why I thought for this blog post I would take a look at some ways to give your confidence a boost.
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Originally posted on February 27, 2013 @ 4:33 pm

The importance of proper breathing

Body

Most of us don’t give a second thought to the way we breathe – it’s just something that we do subconsciously. And yet proper breathing is essential to good health and wellbeing. Poor breathing can cause us to feel fatigued, reduces alertness and can increase feelings of anxiety. However, breathing correctly can help to reduce stress and anxiety, improve our ability to exercise and can even help to boost our immunity.

By breathing properly we are giving our brain and other vital organs the right amount of oxygen and essential nutrients they need to function optimally. However, things such as stress, anxiety and poor posture can change the way in which we breathe.
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Originally posted on January 27, 2013 @ 10:22 pm

Simple ways to beat the winter blues

Mental Health, Mind

I don’t know about you, but I’m really not keen on this time of year. As the temperature drops and the evenings get darker I just want to hibernate until summer comes round again. But this isn’t exactly practical for six months of the year!

The term used for winter time depression is Seasonal Affective Disorder (or SAD) and according to research, 5% of Americans and 7% of Brits are thought to suffer with the condition. Symptoms range from sleep problems and mood swings to lethargy, fatigue and depression.


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Originally posted on November 21, 2012 @ 6:09 pm

Time for a change?

Inspiration, Personal Growth, Spirit

Work can sometimes get you down, which is why on the Daily Mind we try to give you the best tips and advice for making the daily grind more fulfilling and spiritually rewarding.

Making a difference
If you are contemplating a career change and want to pursue a job that really makes a difference, then why not consider a career in counseling? The role of a school counselor, for example, offers much in the way of job satisfaction and spiritual rewards as you would be helping youngsters to develop social skills and succeed in school.

Another rewarding but challenging job would be working as a substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselor. We often cover the subjects of overcoming negative thoughts or behaviour on the Daily Mind, so if these things interest you then this type of job could be worth investigating.

Listening and empathy
Being a good listener and having the ability to empathise with people are both important qualities needed for a career in counseling. The ability to engage with people and help them to develop strategies to improve their lives is also essential. These are the kind of things that mental health counselors and marriage and family therapists do in their every day work, helping people to manage or overcome mental and emotional disorders as well as problems with their families and relationships.

If you’d like to find out more about a career in counseling, take a look at the infographic below. It gives you all the information you need to pursue what could be a new and fulfilling career that really makes a difference to people’s lives.

Which Counseling Career Path is Best for You?
Source: Which Counseling Career Path is Best for You?

Liz Parry is a writer specialising in holistic health and wellbeing, personal development and spirituality. Follow her on Twitter and Google+

 

Originally posted on November 8, 2012 @ 12:51 pm