TODAY'S MOTIVATIONAL MESSAGE
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Little by little, you’re healing emotionally every day. You make progress every time you choose awareness over impulse, and when you ground yourself in the present instead… Continue Reading
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Anxious Attachment in Relationships: How to Manage, Expert Tips & Strategies
When I first started learning about relationships, I used to look at everything through the lens of the codependency and narcissism – two ends of a spectrum.
This was helpful because I learned how to overcome codependency little by little. However, when I started learning about attachment theory in regards to relationships, I learned so much more about both partners in relationships
What is Attachment Theory?
Attachment theory is a psychological framework that looks at how we form bonds with others. Essentially, it theorizes that the way we attached to caregivers in…
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…
One Positive Action
5-Minute Brain Dump
Our thoughts can become chaotic fast when worry comes or tasks pile up, and before long, everything feels heavy. You probably try to push through, but your brain keeps looping, making it harder to focus or feel calm. Allowing yourself the time and space to unload all of your emotions can change your perspective significantly, and help you feel lighter.
Take everything cluttering your mind and set it down somewhere else. Grab a notebook or open a blank page and write down whatever’s bouncing around in your head; errands, worries, random thoughts, even things that don’t seem important. Don’t try to make it neat, or logical, just get it out of your head.
Once those thoughts leave your head and land on paper, your mind naturally quiets. It becomes easier to see what actually needs attention and what doesn’t. Sometimes, just seeing your thoughts in front of you helps you realize what’s weighing on you and what can wait. This five-minute reset works because it gives your brain permission to rest. You’re clearing mental clutter, by releasing it.
Set a timer for five minutes today and empty your mind onto paper. When the timer goes off, pause and breathe. Notice the stillness that comes when your thoughts no longer have to live entirely in your head.
Today’s Quote
Today's Affirmation
My ability to feel deeply is my strength.
I have a solid foundation of self-worth.
I accept the deeper truth of who I am… Continue Reading