Fear of conflict is arguably the biggest barrier preventing many of us from setting healthy boundaries in our lives. But how do we overcome it? Do we have to completely change who we are? Do we have to be mean and start saying no all the time? Are the changes we want to make even […]
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Maybe you’d like to be more social—to make more friends, go to more events, or even find a new partner. But, when you get the chance to meet new people, you’re not sure what to say. Maybe you stumble through an awkward opening, go quiet, or avoid situations in which you could meet new people
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When it comes to setting boundaries, Brené Brown said it best: “Compassionate people ask for what they need. They say no when they need to, and when they say yes, they mean it. They’re compassionate because boundaries keep them out of resentment.” Did anyone else hear that mic drop?!? If you did (and it was
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What do we say to someone who has lost their loved one? How do we support those in grief, when words fall short? A personal story of grief and saying the wrong thing My grandmother (and last living grandparent) died a few years ago. Next to my beloved dog companion (who I’d lost 2 years
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Learn more about what it means to lose yourself, what causes us to lose ourselves, and steps for reconnecting to our authenticity. It’s normal and healthy for identities to evolve with age, circumstance, and changing interests. Sometimes, however, our identities change without our control or awareness. The concept we formerly held of ourselves based on
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Coaching capitalizes on your strengths and streamlines a path forward to your goals. If you caught my last blog post, you know that coaching is similar to, but definitely NOT therapy! Today we are going to dive in a bit deeper, to highlight why, for some people, coaching is actually a much better fit. By
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Coaching is a buzz word and we all have opinions about therapy. But what are they, really? How are they similar? How are they different? And how the hell do I figure out the right one for me, when I’m struggling and need that extra support in my life?! WTF is Personal Coaching, Anyway…? Most
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We have the power to escalate each other and help calm each other. Take a look at what it means to center yourself and how it can help reduce conflicts, increase connection and relieve stress. Have you ever noticed how quickly things can escalate between you an another person? It’s almost like we are wired to
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Learn about different types of body language and key examples ofhow body language reflects our inner workings. Broadly speaking, the categories of body language are the orientation of the body (such as toward the other person speaking), hand gestures, eye contact, facial expressions, and our posture (Phutela, 2015). Body language can achieve at least
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Learn about the different types and examples of nonverbal communication. Nonverbal communication is defined as behaviors or aspects of ourselves, other than spoken language, that help communicate something important in a social interaction (Feldman et al., 1991). These behaviors and aspects of ourselves can be any number of characteristics or actions; it includes things as
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Have you ever spent time ruminating or obsessing over why you’re having such a difficult time making and keeping friends? Yeah, me too… If you’re like me, you’ve already spent (maybe a lot of) time googling answers to that question, cause google kinda knows everything – so why not this?! Feelings of confusion, bewilderment, hurt,
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Find out about the theory and research behind this concept and how to avoid its ill effects. Have you ever predicted something in your life that later occurred just the way you expected? Maybe it was that you knew you’d give a terrible presentation, and just as you’d predicted, your speech was a rambling mess.
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Discover what box breathing is and its benefits for helping you manage stress. When you’re approaching a deadline at work, struggling to get your children out the door in the morning, dreading a difficult but important exam, or facing down any of the other innumerable challenges that make up modern life, you may find that
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What is a flow state and how can it help you enjoy yourself and focus more when working? Do you want to learn how to stay focused and engaged in your work? Then the research on flow may help. A flow state can be defined as a sort of effortless attention. When in flow, we
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Do you see a pattern of “self-sabotage” in your life? Find out how you can recognize self-sabotaging behaviors and reduce them. Self-Sabotage is Common and Understandable We’ve all been there: buying a gym membership with the goal of exercising more often and then never using it or planning to start an assignment early but then
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Selling your Protected Health Information (PHI) for profits. AI bots attuning to your emotional needs? The global mental health landscape has exploded since the COVID-19 pandemic entered our lives and it’s evolving rapidly… On one hand, this has been amazingly positive for de-stigmatizing mental illness AND the universal need for emotional wellness, educating people across
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We are smack dab in the middle of winter here in the Northern Hemisphere and, is it just me, or is this getting harder with each passing year? Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), sometimes referred to as the “winter blues” effects millions of people across the globe. The colder and darker your
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