mindfulness
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1/18/2026 Are you comfortable sitting quietly with your thoughts alone as company? Are you afraid to be alone as your inner voice chatters away, but not in a good way? Many individuals avoid being alone or in quiet, because they are not comfortable being alone with their thoughts. If you don’t enjoy spending distraction-free time… Read more
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1/1/2026 Do you make resolutions each year? I once did, but not anymore. I am not a resolution person. For the last few years, I chose a theme word for the year, but often, by March, I often forget what it was. In 2026, I am taking a different approach. I am embracing intention. What… Read more
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9/3/2025 “No regrets.” This is a philosophy that many people claim for life. Some even have it tattooed onto their bodies. Yet, author Daniel H. Pink says that regret is a fundamental part of being human. Regret hurts but also instructs. We cannot have one without the other. Muhammad Tuhin wrote that it is crucial… Read more
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Monday, July 21, 2025 Do you struggle to find or discover your purpose in life? I have as well. Does anyone have just one purpose in life? Or does it change and evolve over time? I know many people who do have purpose: One has passion for creating personal care boxes for those with substance… Read more
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5/31/2025 The American Psychological Association defines self-confidence as “a belief that one is capable of successfully meeting the demands of a task.” Confidence is not just a feeling, it is a state of mind, according to MentorLoop.com blogger/writer Emily Ryan. Psychotherapist Amy Morin stated that self-confidence can give you a general sense of trust in… Read more
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May 10,2025 What is self-perception? Self-perception refers to the way an individual views themselves, encompassing their internal feelings and understanding of their characteristics. It involves a personal and subjective understanding of oneself, rather than external perceptions from others. The person has a picture of who they are. This perception influences attitudes, behavior and overall sense of… Read more
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5/6/2025 Do you see yourself as kind and compassionate? Do you extend that to yourself? I must admit over the years, I thought of myself as not good enough. I internalized what I saw as a shortcoming. I developed a strong bias against myself. It was not just what I physically saw, I disliked or… Read more
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4/23/2025 Contrary to popular opinion, kindness is not synonymous with niceness. Those words often are interchanged, or their meanings are meshed. While both involve positive interactions with others, kindness is understood to be a deeper, more genuine expression of care and concern, while niceness is more about being polite and agreeable. Kindness is defined by… Read more
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April 11, 2025 Sounds like a deep question. In the here and now, we may not be fully aware of what is happening around us or who you really are. We are less aware than we think. Dr. Tasha Eurich is an organizational psychologist, executive coach, and researcher. She conducted a multi-year study on self-awareness.… Read more
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March 14, 2025 Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung first coined the term ”shadow” to describe aspects of our psyches that have been relegated to the unconscious. Jung believed that our shadow selves contain repressed emotions, thoughts, desires, insecurities, and fears. He theorized every individual has an inherent tendency to project their own unconscious thoughts, feelings, and… Read more
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