mindfulness
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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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February 27, 2025 Many people have pondered the meaning of life. You may have yourself. I am not sure if I have asked what the meaning of life is. Rather, I have questioned the meaning of certain things that I have done in my life. If I have been in a negative frame of mind,… Read more
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February 13, 2025 Did you know that curiosity helps us develop mind management skills that can lead to personal autonomy? The idea of becoming more autonomous is intriguing. Mind management skills include critical thinking, a questioning attitude, and ability to explore different perspectives. These skills will ultimately lead to better self-awareness. Blogger and Podcaster Avik… Read more
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January 26, 2025 “Our behavior is affected by our assumptions or our perceived truths. We make decisions based on what we think we know,” wrote Simon Sinek, author of the book Start with Why. Many know the importance of asking “why “ questions. Many have sought knowledge and better understanding, which is perhaps why Simon… Read more
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Did you know that a four-year-old asks between 200 and 300 questions a day? Read more
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