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Don’t allow difficult moments to make you question your worth or what you deserve. The most extraordinary gifts often arrive after the hardest seasons. Amid painful situations and… Continue Reading
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What is Dopamine Fasting & Can it Help Your Brain Calm Down?
In today’s world, pleasure is easy to obtain.
We even get a little reward boost by simply scrolling through the apps on our phones. In fact, this is exactly what these apps are designed to do. Millions of dollars in testing has gone into getting you addicted to using certain apps.
While this is always a good thing to be aware of, maybe you’re debating doing a dopamine detox. Yet, you aren’t sure about it…
Is it a fad?
Or does it actually work?
In this article, we’re diving headfirst into what exactly dopamine fasting is, how to do it, and if it actually works.
What should you know?
What is a Dopamine Detox or Dopamine Fasting?
The dopamine detox was created by Dr. Cameron Sepah. Sepah began using this method to help reduce stimuli dependence he noticed in his clients. And surprisingly…
Are You a Highly Sensitive Person? 8 Valuable Tips to Help You Live as an HSP
“You’re too sensitive! You feel way too much!”
If you’ve ever heard that from someone, then you may be interested in learning what it really means to be a highly sensitive person (HSP).
Let me start by saying being sensitive is not a negative trait. If others have belittled you for feeling “too much” or being “too emotional”, know that their perceptions were skewed. They may have been downright rude in judging you.
The term “highly sensitive person” was coined by Elaine Aron, a psychologist who has done a lot of research on the topic. She describes HSP’s as having higher “sensory-processing sensitivity” (SPS). Essentially, this means that it’s not a “personality flaw”. It’s actually a biology factor…
One Positive Action
Move for Five Minutes
Movement does not have to be intense to be effective. Sometimes, the most useful form of movement is enough to shift your energy out of where it is stuck.
When you feel sluggish, overwhelmed, or unfocused, your body is often holding more tension than you realize. Sitting with it longer rarely helps but what does help is interrupting the state your body is in, even briefly. Five minutes is enough to do that, and break the spiral your body is currently in
Gentle movement increases circulation, brings oxygen into your system, and signals to your nervous system that something is happening. That signal alone can lift mental fog, ease restlessness, and make the next task feel more manageable. Even five minutes is enough to make you genuinely feel better!
Five minutes lowers resistance. Your brain is far less likely to argue with something that has a clear and short endpoint. You do not need to commit to more. If you stop at five minutes, that still counts. If you keep going, that is a bonus.
Today’s Quote
Today's Affirmation
I accept what is, with gratitude.
I approach each day with mindfulness and appreciation.
I embrace habits that bring long-term satisfaction… Continue Reading