TODAY'S MOTIVATIONAL MESSAGE
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We fear uncertainty because we feel unprepared for what’s to come. We often assume that if we don’t know what lies ahead, it’s more likely to be something bad… Continue Reading
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Are You a Control Freak? Recognizing and Overcoming Control Fallacies
Have you ever wondered how much control you really have over yourself and the world around you?
Has anyone ever labeled you a control freak?
Control fallacies are basically mistaken beliefs or assumptions we make about how much control we actually have:
over ourselves
other people
or the situations we find ourselves in
These fallacies can manifest in various ways, such as believing that we are solely responsible for others' happiness or that external circumstances determine our success…
This Week’s Mental Health Recipe
Snack Your Way to a Better Mood With These Cinnamon Walnut Oat Clusters | Mental Health Recipes
If you’re like me and you love to graze, you’ll love having another brain-boosting snack on hand. And these clusters don’t need to be enjoyed alone. They also pair deliciously well with ice cream, yogurt, chia seed pudding, fruit, and more!
Plus, they come with tons of benefits for your good ol’ noggin.
So, what should you know?
And how can you make this yummy snack…
One Positive Action
Clear the Comparison
If you’re anything like me, sometimes you open your phone for a quick scroll, and within minutes, you feel smaller. You see other people doing things or living the the life that you want. You close the app feeling worse than when you opened it, and yet, you’ll do it again tomorrow.
Comparison is one of the most subtle ways we drain our confidence. It sneaks in through harmless habits, convincing us we’re just “keeping up” when really, we’re keeping ourselves stuck. Research shows that regular exposure to upward comparison can decrease self-esteem, increase anxiety, and distort how you see your own progress.
The fix isn’t deleting social media altogether, but you can curate what you consume so it supports you instead of undermines you. You can’t grow when your focus is constantly pulled toward someone else’s highlight reel. Clearing even one source of that noise can make more difference than you expect.
These are boundaries, and they don’t make you judgemental or bitter. You’re allowed to protect your peace and attention. You’re allowed to mute, unfollow, delete, or block anyone whose content consistently makes you feel behind or not enough.
Today, scroll through your feed with honesty. Notice who consistently leaves you feeling anxious, inadequate, or resentful, then unfollow, mute, or block that account. You don’t owe anyone access to your mind. Every time you remove one comparison trigger, you make space for something better.
Today’s Quote
Today's Affirmations
I embrace habits that help me to stay present.
Peace is always present within me.
I choose to shift from thinking to awareness… Continue Reading