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Are You Suffering From Childhood Emotional Neglect? [Quiz]

Family, Life, Personal Growth, Spirit

There are many underlying reasons for depression, emotional instability, and maladjustment in adults. One of them is Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN), which, while quite common is not widely understood by the average individual – even those who suffer from it.

If you’ve been struggling with depression and other negative emotions for long periods, then you may have experienced emotional neglect as a child.

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Originally posted on June 23, 2016 @ 8:30 am

8 Simple Rules to Take Control of Your Time

Personal Growth, Spirit

Taking control of your life is a lot harder than it sounds. Sure, we all want to believe we are in control, however too often we let ourselves fall behind. We let others and our love for them direct how our days unfold, and before you know it, you don’t have any time that is focused on you and your specific needs.

However, it’s okay to say you need some “me” time. And it’s okay to grab the bull by the horns. Life is what you make of it, and nobody gets to tell you what to do with your time except for you. Focus on the time in your day and what you want to accomplish.

Then follow this 8-step guide to get started and take control of your time. [Read more…] about 8 Simple Rules to Take Control of Your Time

Originally posted on May 23, 2016 @ 8:30 am

5 Ways to Reach Out to Others During a Personal Crisis

Personal Growth, Spirit

When crisis hits, the hardest thing to do is admit you need help. You may feel that you don’t want to drag anyone else into your problems, or maybe you feel ashamed that you have to ask for support. Suffering in silence is the worst thing you can do to get through a personal crisis, but it doesn’t have to be that way.

If this is something you struggle with, continue reading to discover some ways to reach out to those around you. [Read more…] about 5 Ways to Reach Out to Others During a Personal Crisis

Originally posted on May 18, 2016 @ 8:30 am

6 Habits That Keep You From Being Successful

Inspiration, Personal Growth, Spirit

While the definition of success is relative, there is one common thread in all of those definitions: a goal.

Goals can be:

  • raise mindful children to become well-adjusted adults
  • create a home environment where each family wants to come home to
  • become a leader in your field
  • make X amount of money in X years
  • reach a certain position at work within X years

Whatever your definition of success is, you need to have certain habits that will take you to the realization of your goals. With many pieces written about habits of successful people, I’d like to go the opposite route and look at habits that keep you from being successful.

Perhaps you’ll realize you have some of these habits. That’s the first step toward getting rid of them and a step toward your goal as well. [Read more…] about 6 Habits That Keep You From Being Successful

Originally posted on May 11, 2016 @ 8:30 am

The Reality of Alcoholism and Its Devastating Effects

Healing, Mental Health, Mind, Personal Growth, Spirit

This post was written by Parris Wells, Director of Marketing at New Method Wellness.

Most of society has a singular view of alcoholism from a pop culture lens: Charlie Sheen’s ‘#winning’, that ‘one girl’ from The Bachelor who over-drinks and causes chaos in the house, and any college-related TV show or movie that depicts excessive drinking without consequences.

A few scrolls on Instagram, and you find exaggerated memes alluding to a humorous dependence on alcohol from popular brands. [Read more…] about The Reality of Alcoholism and Its Devastating Effects

Originally posted on April 28, 2016 @ 8:30 am