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Kintsugi is the Japenese art of repairing broken pottery with a lacquer that includes gold dust (read more here). It is a beautiful symbol of a philosophy that honors the crack as an important part of the history of the object and not something to repair and hide from sight.
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Do you care too much about other's opinion of you? Everyone wants to feel accepted. It is human nature to want to be loved, cared for, and even liked within your group of friends. In this world of social media, the desire to feel that acceptance has grown even more.
...continue reading "How to Not Care So Much About What Others Think About You"
Dealing with self-esteem issues can be difficult. It can lead to a lack of confidence, hinder your relationships or career, and can even lead to other mental health issues like depression or anxiety.
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Perfectionism might sound like a positive trait on paper. After all, there’s nothing wrong with wanting to do or be your best, right? Unfortunately, true perfectionism goes far beyond that.
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There is no question that the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted nearly everyone across the world. Many people lost their jobs. Most people have been under some type of lockdown or stay-at-home order. You may even know someone who contracted the virus.
...continue reading "Life After COVID-19 – the New Normal?"
Are there people in your life who consistently seem to cross boundaries and steal your joy? It’s not an easy thing to think about, especially if you care about those people. Unfortunately, toxic friendships, coworker relationships, and even family relationships can be damaging to your mental health and well-being.
It’s also not an easy thing to consider cutting those people out completely. And, you don’t necessarily have to.
...continue reading "How to Stop Toxic People From Stealing Your Joy"
Relying only on willpower can often feel like a losing game. We beat ourselves up when our motivation fails, which makes it even harder to get back on track.
...continue reading "7 Strategies Better Than Willpower"
Do you find yourself reaching for your phone multiple times a day? Are you spending hours scrolling through social media without even realizing it?
Unfortunately, this is the norm for many of us.
...continue reading "7 Tips for Breaking Your Phone/Social Media Addiction"