I understand why the comfort zone feels like the perfect place to be. There isn’t a lot of stress or anxiety, and there’s almost no risk involved. Our brain enjoys it, too, because it feels safe. We aren’t in danger, and everything feels easy. Doing uncomfortable things outside our comfort zone can create stress, anxiety, …
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3 Quotes To Help You Think Differently About Your Problems “Whatever the problem, be part of the solution. Don’t just sit around raising questions and pointing out obstacles.” Tina Fey When you’re faced with a problem, you will find yourself at an intersection. We then have a choice. We can either continue to focus on …
When I was nine years old, I walked into my elementary school open house and immediately went to the book fair. I loved the shiny covers and the smell of new paperback books. At the time, I didn’t realize that night would change my life forever. That evening my mom bought me a purple diary. …
“Start over, my darling. Be brave enough to find the life you want and courageous enough to chase it. Then start over and love yourself the way you were always meant to.” -Madalyn Beck When things feel out of our control, it’s easy to forget how much power we still have over our lives. Although …
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Before I jump into spring cleaning tips, I think it’s important to begin by establishing realistic expectations. Not all households are created equal. In other words, behind every closed door, we all have unique obligations and circumstances that can make it challenging to maintain household chores. Chronic pain, illness, motherhood, and anxiety, amongst many other …
“Through darkness comes light, through fear comes love, and through pain comes triumph.” -Lilly Atlas This past year is one we never saw coming. The little things we were once accustomed to became far out of reach. Perhaps unknowingly, we were all comfortable with the immediate gratifications in life. These past months have awakened us …
Affirmations can be used to alter our lives. They are positive messages we repeat to ourselves and can help deflect away from self-sabotaging thoughts. We can then turn those beliefs that bubble to the surface when we are alone in our thoughts into action. The action is where real change takes place. Creating an ideal …
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“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” -Benjamin Franklin As a former childhood education teacher, I loved nothing more than watching my students get lost in a good book. Independent reading was my favorite time for them. What I found necessary was to help each of them discover what inspired them. It didn’t matter …
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I can still remember the anticipation and excitement of wanting to get my driver’s license. I vividly recall sitting on my couch daydreaming about the freedom and “coolness” of being able to hop in my own car, pick up my friends, and go for a drive. And I found myself saying— “I’ll be happy once …
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21 Ideas to Maintain Your Social, Emotional, and Mental Well-being This Winter Season Staying positive during hard times can be challenging. The cold and darkness can be draining with the winter season heavily upon us. Many of us face seasonal affective disorder (SAD) or depression, and our self-care can easily get put on the back …
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