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Jan 7, 2025 - Are You Good at Self-Reflection? 5 Simple Steps to Start Your Practice

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Are You Good at Self-Reflection? 5 Simple Steps to Start Your Practice

Self-reflection.

When was the last time you truly paused to understand yourself?

In a world that’s always on the move, it’s easy to get swept up in the currents of daily life without taking a moment to look inward. Yet, self-reflection is the key to:

  • unlocking personal growth

  • aligning with your values

  • gaining clarity about your path

Think about it: How often do you ask yourself why you feel or act a certain way?

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Self-Care Pet Apps: Are They Revolutionizing Mental Health Support? 

Self-care pet apps combine virtual pet care with personal wellness routines.

It sounds out-there but not totally off base. After all, many people are aware that pet therapy can help improve various mental health—and physical health—conditions.

So, what are self-care pet apps?

Do they really work? Let’s take a closer look…

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Reconnect with an Old Hobby

Sometimes, life pulls us so far forward we forget where we’ve been. Those hobbies you used to love? They’re still there, waiting for you. That guitar gathering dust in the corner, the half-finished sketchbook tucked away in a drawer, or the sewing kit shoved to the back of the closet; it’s all still part of you. And maybe it’s time to give them a second look.

Pick one thing, just for a few minutes. Not to be great at it, not to show anyone, but just to remember why it mattered to you. Strum a few chords, sketch a random shape, or stitch something small. You’ll probably feel pretty rusty. You might not even remember where to start. But the point isn’t perfection, it’s reconnection.

Those old hobbies are like time capsules of joy. They’re reminders of a version of you that didn’t worry so much about doing things “right.” They were about creating for the sake of creating, and maybe even losing yourself in the process. Let that feeling come back, even if just for a moment.

And who knows? You might rediscover a little piece of yourself you thought you’d lost. Or you might just smile at the memory and tuck it away for later. Either way, it’s worth the time.

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I embrace the sense of knowing within myself. I have the courage to do the inner work. I am making more room for acceptance. I see the potential for joy... Continue Reading

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