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Surviving the 9 to 5 Grind

Surviving the 9 to 5 Grind

Working in the corporate world has many benefits and just as many drawbacks. Figuring out how you cope with the drawbacks when they seem to out weigh the benefits is the challenge of the day. Lately I find myself struggling with the usual mundane and unfulfilling tasks while also at a loss with starting something new. In the meantime a girl’s gotta pay her bills. So to make it to 5 o’clock and…

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Variety in Routine

Even in my adolescence I found establishing and maintaining a routine was extremely important. Being prepared for what is to come helped to leave room for the unexpected and ensure the achievement of ultimate goals. Now as I am in the thick of adulting I am finding there is never enough time in the day, week, weekend, month, or year to fit it all. By “it” I mean work, kids, self-care, and fun.…

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Mental Health: The Good Talk

Mental Health: The Good Talk

As mental health awareness month draws to an end, lets take a moment to recognize the need to practice self-care and the care of others. Normalizing mental health can greatly alter the stigma behind the topic. Everyone, and I mean even the most put together individual has internal conflicts. For some it is a result of trauma, chemical imbalances, or difficulty coping with various stressors.…

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Self-Sabotage: Why We Do It, and How To Stop

These past few months have been a time of reflection as I try to understand why I have allowed myself to stop the fruition of my goals. I wanted to start an e-commerce selling body scrubs infused with essential oils. Just as I was ready to hit the button that would launch my online store I freaked out. I had a panic attack and went as far as to dissolve my company name, close my business account,…

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Self-Sabotage: Why We Do It, and How To Stop

These past few months have been a time of reflection as I try to understand why I have allowed myself to stop the fruition of my goals. I wanted to start an e-commerce selling body scrubs infused with essential oils. Just as I was ready to hit the button that would launch my online store I freaked out. I had a panic attack and went as far as to dissolve my company name, close my business account,…

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"The End" Can Really Mean "Once Upon a Time"

“The End” Can Really Mean “Once Upon a Time”

One of my favorite sayings is as one door closes another one opens. So when it seems like a situation has ended, take it as the end of a chapter and not the end of your story. Rarely does a situation start without another wrapping up and although it is hard to say goodbye, learning to let go promotes growth.

Understanding Why It Is The End

The act of letting go is one of the hardest…

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How Self-Gratitude Can Lead to a New Appreciation for Life

How Self-Gratitude Can Lead to a New Appreciation for Life

Happiness like beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Perception about an individual’s situation decides what aspects of his or her life are enjoyable and which ones need to be changed. Maintaining a healthy dose of gratitude for yourself will extend toward others and facilitate a healthy, well-balanced life. Unfortunately there are people who have faced, who are facing, or who will face…

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A Comeback of Positive Porpotions

A Comeback of Positive Porpotions

As I dive back into writing and blogging I am reminded of the self-imposed setbacks that have prevented me from achieving goals. Sad to say I gave up on myself for just a minute. For that minute I pushed aside all I have learned about gratitude, self-care, and effectively coping with stress. These past few months I had to move out of the shadows I created and refocus the energy wasted on a…

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Three States Of Mind

Three States Of Mind

Reading up on various therapeutic techniques dialectical behavioral therapy stood out for its mindful focused ideas. Leading life in the present tense is said to promote a balance between the heart, the mind, and how a person reacts. The three states of mind described by DBT are the reasonable mind, emotional mind, and the wise mind. Throughout my blog posts I have described ways I believe…

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Practicing The Three Ps On A Personal Level

Practicing The Three Ps On A Personal Level

The ability to wholeheartedly exercise patience, to pardon, and to praise others involves actively doing these things on a personal level. Most of us are hardwired or taught to put family, friends, and community before ourselves. But how can you teach without learning, how can you help without practice, and how can you heal if you are not healthy. Our desire to care for the people we love will…

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Finding Personal Freedom

Freedom by definition is a state of existing without restraint or restrictions. Most often people feel a lack of freedom due to responsibilities, obligations, and even society. But the truth is personal freedom is attainable and it starts with an internal examination.

This weekend I created and played a game of self-care bingo. The point was to start consciously developing behaviors that…

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The Difference Between Gut Instincts And Fear

The Difference Between Gut Instincts And Fear

Decision making is a process often reliant on experience and emotions. Deciphering between the two is not an easy task especially when the stakes are high. Instinctual or intuitive thoughts begin with a sense of feeling certain that something is just not right. Fear can manifest after the anxiety sets in or at the cusp of a decision. Recognizing what is happening in the moment makes all the…

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Sacrifice For A Greater Purpose

Sacrifice For A Greater Purpose

People are often faced with the daunting task of purging something or someone of importance for one reason or another. The hesitation to go through with a break up, change jobs, or relocate manifests mostly out of fear of the unknown. The mind becomes plagued with “what ifs” and although the decision has already been made, the anxiety of the potential consequences makes us take a second, third,…

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Dreams: A Look Into The Future or Into the Mind

Dreams: A Look Into The Future or Into the Mind

Dreams historically can serve as a map into what lies ahead. They can also help explain what resides in your inner most thoughts. Today as we remember civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. it is important to reflect on the impact dreams had by historical figures had on the world. Dr. King’s words still holds so much power and serves as inspiration for society to continue to change for…

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The Benefits of Brain Dumping

The Benefits of Brain Dumping

Now the concept of brain dumping does not refer to tossing out your brain and picking up a new one. Instead it is the process of relinquishing, organizing, and settling the mind down. The nearly 3 pound organ that is responsible for all that we do and all that we are can get overwhelmed. Help it’s function by clearing the mind of life’s pressures and all the stress that follows. It is important …

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Symbols That Describe Life's Challenges & Triumphs

Symbols That Describe Life’s Challenges & Triumphs

Signs can be seen everywhere. They can guide a person toward a particular path, and provide the motivation to navigate through difficult situations. Symbols are controlled by a person’s perception. Thoughts, societal views, and experiences dictate the power found within a emblem, object, image, or occurrence. Culture is another important facet to symbolism and its role in an individual’s journey.…

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Maneuvering Bumps In The Road

Maneuvering Bumps In The Road

Working toward creating and leading a full life takes time, effort, patience, and the will to persevere. This is especially true when road blocks fall in the path. These bumps in the road, as I like to say, can curtail a dream or worse make you lose faith in your abilities. The best line of defense is to recognize what the core issue is and address it.

I took a break from blogging to address…