Opposite Ideas Can Both Be True
It seems logical to think that, when ideas are in seeming opposition to each other, only one can be true. Yet, many time, opposite ideas can both be true.
Moving from Willfulness to Willingness
Many of us learn willfulness as a defense to not being heard. Changing from a posture of willfulness to willingness leads us to more fulfilling lives.
Moving Beyond the Scarcity Mentality
The Scarcity Mentality holds us back. It is possible to live an abundant life, even when we live in poverty. Here’s how I did it.
What Is Your Identity Founded On?
Understanding how we define ourselves helps us understand some of our limiting thoughts and challenges. Refocusing our identity helps us move forward.
Taming the Inner Critic for Good
When the inner critic who lives in our head speaks up, it can feel impossible to silence it. Here are some solid tips for shutting it down.
Social Media Detoxes Aren’t the Answer
Experts tell us that social media impacts our mental health negatively, but I have a different experience. Here’s what I do to make social media support me.
There Are Many Types of Depression
When we think of depression, we often think of it in generic terms. The reality is that depression is multi-faceted, and there are many types of depression.
Does the Story Fit the Facts?
While taking emotional health classes, one of the phrases I would hear time and again was “Does the story fit the facts?” The reality is that we rarely see situations objectively, whether it’s due to viewpoint, confusion, or past experiences coloring our current situation.
Self-Validating Our Experiences Empowers Us
This is what self-validating is genuinely about: Acknowledging that the feelings we have are real and that they belong in the situation.
Validate Your Ticket, Please!
What do you do when the person who is responsible for caring for you…doesn’t? How do you learn to validate your experiences?
Wise Mind Keeps Us Balanced
We primarily have two mindsets: Reasonable Mind and Emotion Mind. Finding the balance between these two results in the third, ideal mindset: Wise Mind.
Sometimes Grief Is Buying a New Car
Grieving all the changes we have in our lives is important. Even so, I was surprised when buying a new car meant I had to grieve the old one.
Use Opposite Action to Modify Your Mood
When our responses do not fit the facts or when acting on them is not the best or appropriate response, it’s time to practice Opposite Action.
When Motivation Disappears, Try These Tips
We all go through moments when we’ve lost our motivation. While there can be many reasons for its loss, we can use simple tricks to get it back.
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