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The Power of Perspective: Transforming Challenges into Opportunities for Growth
Years ago, I saw a video of a toddler climbing a 4’ rock wall. As I watched, I noticed this small girl stopping, looking around, and then often stepping down in order to move forward in another direction. I believe many of us would be searching above or ahead for some better hand or foot…
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The Impact of Words: Nurturing Connection and Self-Development
1. Exploring the Heart of Communication Virginia Satir was an LCSW whose new approaches to family therapy have become common in today’s therapeutic settings. The following insights come from her book, The New Peoplemaking (Satir V (1988). The new peoplemaking. Palo Alto, CA: Science and Behavior Books. ISBN 0-8314-0070-6). Virginia Satir’s insights highlight the fundamental…
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Embracing Femininity: Celebrating the Power of Women on International Women’s Day
Today is International Women’s Day. In honor of all those who strive to make a positive difference in the world and feel they don’t measure up, I dedicate this video. Everyone has an idea of what a “woman” is, or what she should do or be. However, there are as many ways to be a…
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Embracing a Healthier and More Joyful Life: A Journey to Self-Love and Personal Growth
“Self-love means having a positive regard for our own wellbeing and happiness. When we adopt an attitude of self-love, we have higher levels of self-esteem, we’re less critical and harsh with ourselves when we make mistakes, and we’re able to celebrate our positive qualities AND accept our negative ones.” – PsychCentral – Learn to Love…
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Harmonizing Your Existence: Simple Strategies for Stress Identification and Management
Stress, the silent disruptor of our well-being, is intricately woven into the fabric of modern life. It lurks in the shadows of our daily routines, often going unnoticed until it surfaces as a myriad of health issues. Understanding and managing stress is a luxury and a necessity for maintaining harmony in our lives. This article…
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Embracing Singlehood: How to be Happily Single in a Couple’s Month
How can we find purpose and meaning in being single, and how can we be happily single when the desire for marriage and family is still strong? What are meaningful activities to engage in while being single that might lead to a healthier couple relationship when that time arrives? February, especially Valentine’s Day, can often…
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From Clutter to Clarity: The Transformative Benefits of Cleaning and Decluttering
If you’ve ever moved, after living somewhere for a while, you soon realize how quickly we tend to collect more “stuff” than we imagined possible. Yet, doesn’t it feel good to deep clean and declutter your space and start fresh in a new one? We can also accomplish this deep clean and fresh start by…
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The Art of Attainable Goals: Transforming Resolutions into Results
Resolution-making is a common activity at the beginning of a new year. Yet, often we make unrealistic goals, or too many to manage, and soon run out of steam to keep going. Then we feel guilty or that we’ve failed. NO ONE wants to feel the emotions of failure or guilt, especially when trying to…
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Mastering Emotional Regulation: 4 Proven Strategies to Manage Overwhelming Emotions
The first step in being able to regulate (i.e. calm or manage) emotions is to recognize when our emotions are DIS-regulated, or out of sorts. This might mean we are in fight/flight/freeze mode, that we are upset, or are unable to calm down easily due to a lack of skills or biological factors. Nevertheless, we…
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Reinventing Yourself: How to Harness Positivity and Inspiration During a Mid-Life Crisis
by Kimberly Hayes July 2023 A mid-life crisis, often viewed negatively, can be an opportunity for personal growth and reinvention. Here’s how to transform this phase into a journey toward inspiration and positivity, presented in the following article shared by Becoming Exceptional Healing Center & Resources. Embrace a Healthier Lifestyle Health is the foundation of…
