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5 Things To Be Proud Of When Fighting Depression (And How To Get Better)

I have heard depression described as an angry black shadow that follows you wherever you go — and this is a description I agree with wholeheartedly. I mean, if you take a second to think about it, it just makes … Continue reading

Defining True Self-Care

Once upon a time, the idea of self-care was a foreign concept. Then, it came into our consciousness and quickly pervaded our waking thoughts. Now, people point to everything they do for themselves as self-care. Doing so might be one … Continue reading

The 15-minute Hack That Will Get You Where to You Want to Be – and Eradicate Regret

W are told to keep moving toward our goals and away from our old selves. Yet, by practicing daily reflection, you can make your future even better. Continue reading

Do Self Affirmations Really Work? Not The Way You Think…

“I am loved.” “I am powerful.” “I am disciplined and motivated.” Feeling empowered yet? We’ve all read about self affirmations. Supposedly, you can say something about yourself so much that you actually become who you’re claiming to be.  Except… if … Continue reading

The Power of Comparison: Tackling 7 Common Mistakes

‘It’s all relative!’ A familiar, throwaway phrase but one with huge relevance to how we assess ourselves, other people and external objects.  The fact is we’re hard wired to make comparisons as a way of bringing meaning to the world … Continue reading

3 Secrets To Be Happier Right Now

In this day and age, where everything must be perfect and delivered fast to satisfy customers, it’s very easy to forget the fundamentals and let ourselves get caught up in life’s events – which you have no control over. People … Continue reading