Self Awareness
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Ways To Cope With The Holidays When You Are Sad
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… for almost everyone. The holidays are supposed to be a time of love and holiday cheer, but for those dealing with difficult family dynamics, loss of a loved one, or spending the holidays alone, this time of year can be a reminder of what’s missing in our lives and as isolating as that feels, you are not alone. So, if you are struggling this season, there are ways to make your own memories and enjoy the holidays, even when things are less than ideal. Here are some ways to get through and enjoy the holidays even when you are feeling less than…
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Getting Started on Your New Year’s Resolutions
You, like most of us, are thinking about New Year’s resolutions and since the new year is a few days away, it’s time to get those resolutions in order! So, whether you want to travel more, get a new job, or develop more self-care rituals in the new year, here’s how to get started on some of the most popular resolutions: I Want a New Job – Think you deserve a promotion or want to change departments? Start by making a list of the things you want to accomplish professionally in 2019, then think about what you need to do to make it happen. If you like your company but…
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Ways To Be Kinder To Yourself
As children, we were told to be kind to others and that’s what we did. As adults, we continue to be kind to others because we know that’s the right thing to do, but what about being kind to ourselves? This is something I never really thought much about…being kind to myself. We have many different relationships in our lives that we work at and nurture, but the one most important relationship in your life is one you have with yourself. I think we all have internalized a belief that being overly kind to yourself, is a little self-indulgent or even selfish which makes us tend to be more harsh…
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Ways To Cope With The Holidays When You Are Sad
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… for almost everyone. The holidays are supposed to be a time of love and holiday cheer, but for those dealing with difficult family dynamics, loss, or spending the holidays alone, this time of year can be a reminder of what’s missing in our lives and as isolating as it might feel, you are not alone. So, if you are struggling this season, there are ways to make your own memories and enjoy the holidays, even when things are less than ideal. Here are some ways to get through and enjoy the holidays even when you are feeling less than cheery: Do Something…