(This is a collaborative post and may contain affiliate links, meaning that a purchase through one of these links might earn the writers a commission, at no additional cost. This helps maintain my blog! xx) Do you struggle with self criticism and negativity? It’s hard not to- and you’re not alone! It’s very …
We all know the feeling- the downward spiral of negativity that is often started with a rogue thought or emotional response to someone else’s words. Whenever you’re feeling attacked and overwhelmed by negativity, take a look at these prompts and challenge yourself. Learning to recognize the invalidity of negative thoughts is vital to affirm …
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(This post may contain affiliate links, meaning that if you make a purchase through a link, I might get a small commission from that purchase, at no additional cost to you. This keeps my blog running!) The original list featured in Dr. Burns The Feeling Good Handbook, which itself was derived from the book Cognitive …
My favorite planner ever! This undated planner includes: Daily to do lists Daily schedule (hourly) Monthly layouts Brain Map pages …. and is super cheap! Making sustainable goals this New Year… is that even possible? During this time of the year, we feel obligated to conjure up abstract goals to use in response …
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In last week’s Monday Message I mentioned my own tendency to gain self approval only upon reaching goals with constantly moving targets. I know for a fact I’m not alone in this; natural human tendencies leave us always striving to do more, whether it be mechanization, invention, or just overall growth. This is ESSENTIAL to …
You know the feeling when you look over a verse, passage, or quote that literally leaps off the page and resonates with you in an inexplicable way? It’s almost as if the words were written for you, in that moment, and pertain exactly to how you feel or what you are dealing with. I definitely …
As I sank into the wonderfully plush massage bed this afternoon, my face cradled in that circular pillow and my body limp with relaxation, I started to tear up. The soft music mimicking the hums of nature (sans chirping crickets) soothed me and imbued me with a sense of meditative mindfulness that I ironically …
