Who is the biggest critic of yourself? Chances are its not your partner, kid or parent, its you! It can be such a struggle to wind down the constant inner critic and judgment you have for yourself. Over time this can lead to lower feelings of self-esteem, anxiety and depressive feelings. Some self-criticism might sound […]
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When you think of self-care, what comes to mind? If you’re like most people, you probably think of diet, exercise, and caring for your physical health. Caring for your body is essential. After all, self-care improves your prognosis for a wide range of conditions, from heart failure to diabetes. However, there’s more to self-care than
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Keeping your therapy appointments and remembering to do your therapy homework are good ways to begin the process of healing and finding relief from anxiety. But sometimes anxiety help can come from unexpected places with technology online or through different apps. I often share these with clients but I wanted to make sure they can
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Many people have a strong need to be “perfect” and want to create order in their day as well as plan out everything. Some behaviors include checking and rechecking things excessively, spending too much time on small tasks, difficulty making decisions and avoiding new tasks for fear of making a mistake. Any sense of uncertainty
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When I am feeling overwhelmed or stressed I have found one thing that really can make a difference and have been using this option more often. It’s called a self-compassion break. I did this recently when I had a Dr.’s appointment for my back and it was a very painful procedure. It ended up causing
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Even during a pandemic, how busy we are seems to define our lives. But you should never be too busy to take care of yourself. While prioritizing your health can be difficult, it’s absolutely worth it. Read on to discover some of the challenges busy men and women face when getting healthy, some unusual ways
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Tired of the career you are in? Are you wanting to go in a new direction but not sure how? The first step is acknowledging your feelings and accepting them. Your heart will tell you if you are on the right path or if you are working towards or away from your purpose in life.
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We all make mistakes and often are doing the best we can with decisions we have in our lives especially as young adults. You are still encountering many situations you have never dealt with before and are unsure what direction to go in. All too often many of us are harder on ourselves than anyone
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When you’re feeling tired and stressed, a wellness trip to an exciting new city can make for a wonderful pick-me-up. Wellness or self-care trips let you take part in wholesome activities that are good for your mind, body, and heart. You can see new places, meet new people, and simply relax and unwind. You’ll get
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Image from Unsplash Diagnosis of an incurable illness can be devastating. You likely have a lot to think about and many significant decisions to take. However, there are strategies out there that you can use to cope with emotional distress while preserving the quality of your life. Want to learn more? Path to Hope Counselling
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