Journaling is a great way to access thoughts and meanings that are hidden under the surface of our mind. There are many types of journaling techniques. During my video I described three: Daily Life, Stream of Consciousness, and Dream Journaling. I will mention one additional journaling technique which is based off a book called Wreck …
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Through stressful events, people’s optimistic views tend to fade as they begin to dread the situation they are in. Not a soul in the world enjoys the feeling of stress, but there exists a sense of happiness upon completing a stressful task. The human race strives for improvement, success, and gratification which are accompanied by …
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There always exist drawbacks to anything. Money is good to buy goods and services, but it is bad when it is gone. Toys are good when someone initially receives it and plays with it, but when he gets too old for the toy, the toy goes to waste. Stress works …
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Can’t Get Out of Bed Depression restrains us from enjoying life and completing simple everyday tasks, like getting out of bed. What happens when the thoughts in our heads restrict us from feeling motivated to start the day? Do we let our minds control our actions and feelings, and spend hours upon hours in bed? …
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Love is in the air! Dating is always an exciting aspect of life because you’re learning about someone new and creating meaningful lasting memories. Whether you’re planning a date for a Valentine’s Day outing, a birthday, anniversary, or just as a spontaneous surprise, it’s always great to do something unique and fresh. And if you’re …
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There’s a stigma that therapy and counseling are only for those who are dealing with breakups, grief, depression, and other mental or personal issues. But, it is actually more effective to talk to a counselor before any problems progress and you end up finding yourself at the lowest point of an issue. Problems are …
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New Year, New You! Hello, 2018. It is always exciting for the New Year, as we wrap up constantly spending time with friends and family and finally sit down to think, “how do I want to better myself this year?” The world is your oyster – take the chance to change your life. So, here …
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Christmas time is here, happiness and cheer… Or is it gloominess and tears? In hindsight, the holiday season is always joyous as we surround ourselves with family and friends. But, what is disregarded annually is the peak in stress levels and depression during this supposed happiest season of all. Tight finances, lack of time, and …
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A house built from the ground-up begins with a strong foundation, complimented with durable framework, a specialty roof, and interior and exterior finishes. What’s to say that a relationship isn’t built from the ground up beginning with a strong foundation, complimented with durable framework, a specialty roof, and interior and exterior finishes? The Gottman Method …
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Infidelity. It’s the scenario most married couples hope to avoid, but one that affects as many as ⅓ of marriages in the United States today. Is an extra-marital affair grounds for immediate divorce? Or, is marriage counseling after infidelity an opportunity to repair and rebuild a once-strong marriage? The answer, may surprise you. After an …
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