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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 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 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.
Read MoreSelf-compassion acknowledges our struggles as normal and valid, and extends kindness to ourselves, especially when we perceive that we failed. It’s choosing to understand our experience and focus on validation rather than on judgment and shame.
Read MoreIt can be hard to swap panic, judgment, and forced breathing for letting go and mindfulness, but doing so can have a powerful impact.
Read MoreEver walk around, phone in hand or to-do list in your head, and then realize you passed your destination or don’t even know where you are?
Read MoreApps can be an accessible way to start your mindfulness practice, but there are so many out there that it can be hard to choose which one to try. There's no need to try all six of these, but it may help to do some exploring and find out which one resonates the most with you.
Read MoreWe often hear about the holidays being stressful because of stretched budgets, exploding social calendars, and crowded stores. But they can also be painful because of grief, isolation, trauma, and family conflict. So let’s talk about surviving the holidays.
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