We are all a bit crazy, in the sense that once we’re honest with ourselves we cannot deny the various voices in our head or the countless thoughts that circulate in our mind. I have come to perceive mental and emotional health in terms of practical functional sanity. In other words: can we take responsibility for our lives in a way that we do not harm ourselves, other people or the Earth while we do our best each day to be well, happy and kind?
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Learning to Accept Ourselves When We Are Feeling Imperfect
One of my life goals is to be authentic. Initially, this may seem or sound simple. Being authentic simply means to be true to yourself, speak your truth, or live your values. However, one of the hardest parts about being authentic is recognizing that I am not perfect. Thus, part of being authentic is giving myself permission to be imperfect.
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Monday Meditation: Self-Love
In these times of uncertainty and anxiety, taking care of yourself may be the least of your priorities. Setting aside a few minutes for meditation is a good way to start practicing self-care and self-love.
Below is a meditation to help you invite more feelings of love, joy, and gratitude in your everyday life. [Read more…] about Monday Meditation: Self-Love
Examining Barriers and Opening Yourself Up to What You Want
Examining barriers you may have is not an easy thing to do, breaking them down even more so. Whether you realize it or not, you may have built them up over time. It’s a perfectly natural thing to do, especially if you are a sensitive person. [Read more…] about Examining Barriers and Opening Yourself Up to What You Want
Are You Checking In On Yourself Enough?
One of the most central aspects of living a healthy and fulfilling life is taking good care of yourself.
The pace and pressure of everyday tasks can push our own needs to the backburner and hurt our physical and mental health.
Read: Self-Care: Your Ticket to a Happy, Healthy Life
This article looks to some of the top signs and symptoms that you might not be checking in with yourself often enough and points to some easy ways you can restart that connection.
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Are You Too Self Critical?
Self-criticism to a certain extent is not bad. It encourages self-improvement and keeps your ego in check. But if you are inclined to be too self critical, you’re setting yourself up for depression, failure and a lot of unhappiness in the long run. If your inner voice constantly belittles you, you eventually become what you believe you are.
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