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Most of us want to do a good job, be liked, receive positive reactions, and not struggle with something new. But when our world revolves around avoiding mistakes or hiding perceived flaws, it can really get in the way of enjoying life and connecting with others. Here are some ideas to help challenge those high expectations and impossible standards.
Read MoreAn underlying aspect of perfectionism is fear. Of failure, abandonment, rejection, etc. But where do those fears develop? Like a lot of our behaviours, we strive for perfection based on messages we either internalize or somehow benefit from.
Read MoreThere is so much pain in individual lives as well as the world at large. So what do we do when we are holding and witnessing this kind of pain?
Read MoreWhether you are new to exploring strategies or need reminders of what’s worked for you before, this e-book hopes to provide some direction and resources so you have some support over the next few months.
Read MoreThe term "gratitude" gets bounced around a lot and a really simple definition of it (thanks to scientific gratitude expert, Robert Emmons) is "an affirmation of goodness." So how do you practice it?
Read MoreA lot of social media has picked up on therapy lingo, but it doesn't always get the definitions right - including professionals. The term "gaslighting" is frequently used incorrectly (if you're not sure what that is, you can read about it here) and more recently the term "self-gaslighting" has been gaining a lot of traction. So can you gaslight yourself?
Read MoreIt would have been less entertaining to watch, but truly this whole dilemma could have been solved by the following adjustment.
Read MoreWhile rest may be peaceful, restoration allows us to rebuild our resources.
Read MoreYour body follows your mind and your mind follows your body.
Read MoreOur bodies. They bloat, they stretch, they lose weight and gain muscle, lose muscle and gain weight. They sag, get injured, they scar and recover, they scar and don't recover. They protect us, they hold emotional pain, they play, they climb, they pump oxygen and blood.
Read More“Self-care” gets thrown around a lot, but what is it? Basically, it’s anything you do to take care of your mental, emotional, and physical health, and allows you to show yourself the compassion and time that you show others.
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