As kids, we were told that we could be anything if we just worked hard enough. Astronaut? Suuure, just keep studying. The Picasso of the 21st century? Absolutely, you can do it. But that uninspired enthusiasm never seemed to come with advice for what to do about the crippling fear of failure and negative thoughts so […]
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If you’re a Halloween Queen like me, you probably love the spooky and surreal. Witches, ghosts, zombies? Yes, please. But when it comes to energy vampires… Absolutely not. An energy vampire is someone who feeds off of other people’s emotional energy and drains their victims of their vitality. Sounds dramatic, right? That’s because it is!
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Every year it’s the same story. The long, sunny days start to get a little shorter and we feel an indescribable shift in the air that is more than just the result of the dropping temperature. And that shift tells us with certainty…winter is coming. Just kidding – not yet. But fall is coming. And
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It’s your birthday, you can cry if you want to! But if you want to, try using these 20 birthday journal prompts to make them tears of nostalgia, gratitude, or inspiration for the year to come. Download and print a more beautified version of these journal pages here: 20 Birthday Journal Prompts To Inspire You
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Given the mental health and personal development revolution we’re experiencing, you’ve likely heard of the “fixed mindset” vs “growth mindset” dichotomy. The two mindsets were first described by Carol Dweck Ph.D., in her book, Mindset: The New Psychology of Success. After hearing about these mindsets for years but only finally reading through the book a
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Welcome to adulthood, where the anxiety is high and the opportunity to meet new people is low! Just kidding…kind of. If you’re anything like me, making friends in your 20s was probably not high on your list of concerns for adulthood. And yet, here we all are – feeling awkward and lonely. It’s hard to
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So, you know in your heart that it’s time to focus on you and level up your life, but it’s been tough getting started with and staying committed and now you need to know how to kickstart your personal growth. I was right there with you until after years of frustration and lack of fulfillment,
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Learning new ways to de-stress fast is a form of self-care and is a necessary ingredient in personal development. When we’re constantly in fight-or-flight mode and never take time to reset, following through on goals becomes nearly impossible and we’re sure to burn out. And yet, this state of overwhelm and exhaustion is exactly
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If you’ve considered getting a dog for emotional support, it’s important to know the pros and cons of adopting a dog when you have anxiety! Adopting a dog will totally change your life—but are you ready? Although I’m getting healthier every day, anxiety has always been a part of my life. When I was considering
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When I began my personal development journey, I was hopeful that it would give me some direction in my life. But looking back, I’m awed at how much self-development has improved my mental health. For years, I struggled and suffered from anxiety and depression. At the worst of it, I was having panic attacks daily,
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