According to the Oxford dictionary, gaslighting means: Manipulating (someone) by psychological means into questioning their own sanity. The abuser tries to twist others’ sense of reality. A common example of gaslighting is when someone does something abusive and then denies that it ever happened. But did you know that you can gaslight yourself? When somethingContinue reading “Are You Gaslighting Yourself?”
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Reversing a Negative Mindset
At some point, everyone has to deal with negativity in their life. What’s important is knowing how to reverse a negative mindset. When you are consistently making negative comments or viewing things in a negative manner, it is hard for the people around you to stay positive. Unknowingly, your negativity will drain others of theirContinue reading “Reversing a Negative Mindset”
First Day of Fall
As you know, yesterday was the first official day of fall. The weather is getting cooler, it is getting dark earlier in the evening, and leaves are beginning to fall. As it continues to get closer to some of the best holidays, here are some fall activities you can do: Apple picking Pumpkin patch HayridesContinue reading “First Day of Fall”
How to Get Through Mondays
Start by preparing on Sunday. Get your clothes picked out for the following morning, complete your weekend tasks so they aren’t delayed into Monday, and go to bed early. Wake up a few minutes earlier than normal and don’t go back to sleep. Start your day by drinking water. Eat some breakfast- even if youContinue reading “How to Get Through Mondays”
Job vs. Career
There are many differences between having a job and having a career. My opinion is that a job is something you do to make money, whereas a career is long-term and something you invest your time and energy into. You build towards your career and try to keep leveling up towards an end goal. AContinue reading “Job vs. Career”
Self Improvement Month
September is self improvement month. It is important to understand that you can accept and love who you are and still want to improve certain aspects of yourself. Here are some examples of self improvement: Positive self talk Reflect Identify areas to improve on Research what you want to improve Be honest with yourself WriteContinue reading “Self Improvement Month”
How to Stay Healthy this Fall
As the weather begins to change it is important to change with it. Fall is associated with cooler weather, leaves falling, and of course, seasonal colds. Here are some ways to stay healthy this fall: Take vitamins, especially C & D, to help prevent seasonal colds Get your yearly check-up Make sure you are upContinue reading “How to Stay Healthy this Fall”
Meditation
Here’s how to start: Choose a calm environment Wear comfortable clothes Decide how long you will meditate for- I recommend 5 minutes for beginners Stretch Get in a comfortable position Close your eyes or focus on an object Focus on your breathing- start by taking deep breaths Asses your thoughts and energy Reflect Focus onContinue reading “Meditation”
Building Your Confidence
At some point in our lives, many of us struggle with having confidence. Everyone has different ways of building their confidence and mine was using the “fake it until you make it” approach. I started by doing the things below- even if I didn’t truly believe them. Don’t compare yourself to others- no one hasContinue reading “Building Your Confidence”
Stretching
Stretching is essential to living an overall healthy life. It has so many benefits and can be such an easy, low-impact activity. Some benefits of stretching are: Keeping muscles flexible and strong Can relieve pain Increases range of motion Decreases stress Boosts Energy Helps you burn calories at a faster rate Improves posture Stretching beforeContinue reading “Stretching”
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