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September 14, 2018

Are You Low on Pleasure or Purpose? Finding Your Happiness Formula

Photo by Gabriel Silvério on Unsplash In his book, "Happiness by Design", Paul Dolan PhD, defines happiness as experiences of pleasure and purpose over time. Examples of pleasurable experiences might be having a drink with your spouse over dinner or watching a comedy on TV. Examples of a purposeful experiences are exercising or [...]


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Published on September 14, 2018 13:00

September 7, 2018

Depression Is a Seeking Disorder

Photo by Yuris Alhumaydy on Unsplash I did a podcast interview yesterday with Mike Miller of Simple Self Mastery. The interview will be released in a few weeks but one of the questions Mike asked me, led to an answer I think is very important. I believe it can help us stay clear [...]


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Published on September 07, 2018 12:52

August 31, 2018

The Self-Consciousness of the Introverted: What Causes It?

Photo by Kyle Glenn on Unsplash I've written about the flushed cheeks and blank mind I experience when suddenly finding myself the center of attention or when called upon to speak extemporaneously among non-friends. Many writers and introverted people seem to experience this freeze of words, awkward physical movement and self-consciousness while being [...]


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August 24, 2018

How to Deal With Envy, Competition and Knee-Jerk Negativity

In his book, "Lost Connections: Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression — and the Surprising Solutions", Johann Hari mentions a female friend who suffered from constant envy. Anytime she heard of someone's success she immediately thought of a negative attribute of that person to balance out her jealousy. If her friend was physically attractive, she [...]


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Published on August 24, 2018 13:00

August 17, 2018

Scientifically Verified Benefits of Alone Time for Introverts

Hello Friends! I am taking a break up north with family this week. Please enjoy this guest post on introversion from Sally Collins. I have found the points mentioned below to be true, have you?  Photo via Pixabay Anywhere from a quarter to a half of the world are introverts, yet we seem [...]


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Published on August 17, 2018 13:00

August 10, 2018

Solitary Activities Only Half Fixes for Depression and Anxiety?

Photo by Felix Russell-Saw on Unsplash ... when I felt depression or anxiety start to set in, I felt a panicked need to keep my head above water — so I would try to do something for myself. I would buy something, or watch a film I like, or read a book I [...]


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Published on August 10, 2018 13:00

August 3, 2018

Three Quick Ways to Reduce Anxiety All by Yourself

Photo by Martin Kníže on Unsplash It's summer and we're all trying to enjoy it. Unfortunately, for some of us summer is a time of higher anxiety. Our routines go out the window. Children are home every day. The nice weather, although lovely, pressures us to go outside, get active and socialize with [...]


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Published on August 03, 2018 13:00

July 27, 2018

How Good Are You at Accepting Others?

Photo by Everton Vila on Unsplash During a three-hour car ride, Mark (fiancé) told me he accepts me for who I am. He doesn't ever try to change me. I agree with both statements. I always feel loved by him. He also said he feels I don't always accept him. I sometimes want [...]


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Published on July 27, 2018 13:00

July 20, 2018

Avoidant Attachment in Adult Relationships: The Truth Behind Our Need to Be Alone

Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash People with an avoidant attachment style grew up with caregivers who devalued or avoided emotional and physical closeness. Dependency was denied, leaving the child to figure out ways to self-soothe and regulate their own emotions. When the child reached out for closeness, they were with disappointment or [...]


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Published on July 20, 2018 13:00

July 13, 2018

Division of Labor: How It Affects Relationships

Photo by Daniel Chekalov on Unsplash "When parents let their teen believe they are too special to do ordinary work, they raise "handicapped royalty" — young people who study brilliantly and are full of conviction but don't know how clothes get clean or how to read a credit card bill."  — Dr. Wendy [...]


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Published on July 13, 2018 13:00

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