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Therapy Thursday
How do we work with our imperfections instead of pushing them away? Awareness – Acceptance – Compassion When I accept myself just as I am, then I can change. – Carl Rogers If we do not accept ourselves, our ability to love and be loved decreases and our “internal war” increases. Imperfections… Fears… Uncertainties… yield our super-strengths. Ultimately, leading to…
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Therapy Thursday
Whose voice is in your head? Does this voice strengthen or weaken your self-esteem? What is self-esteem? “Trusting our own mind and knowing that we are worthy of happiness.” – Nathaniel Branden 4 Pillars of Self-Esteem Self-acceptance Self-responsibility Self-assertiveness Living consciously in integrity and purpose Carol McCloud writes a simple yet powerful message in her 2006 book, Have You Filled A…
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Therapy Thursday
4 Steps to Decipher Fear Rethink Fear What is it? When does it hold you back? When can it be a positive force? Know You Are Not Alone It is part of the human condition to struggle with moments of fear and anxiety. Instead of “Forget Everything And Run,” use “Forget Everything And Rise.” Learn…
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Therapy Thursday
Sometimes we must let go of the life we have planned, so as to accept the one that is waiting for us.” – John Campbell Unrealistic Expectations Driven by extrinsic motivation. Thinks other people expect the impossible from ourselves. Constantly measures how far ourselves still need to go to reach our goal(s). Healthy Goal Setting Driven by intrinsic motivation. Provides…
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Wishful Wednesday
Be sure to taste your thoughts before you chew on them. – Petra Kolber You made a mistake. What do you do? Ruminate or Reflect Rumination: Act of repetitive thinking, most commonly negative thoughts about self. Often referred to as “self-punishment.” Reflection: Ability to see the past for what it was. Often referred to as “self-discovery.”…
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Therapy Thursday
A Cure to Toxic Perfectionism What is Toxic Perfectionism? According to well-renowned Aerobic Instructor and more recently Happiness Coach, Movement Motivator, and creator of the Perfection Detox, Petra Kolber, perfectionism can create anxiety, decrease self-worth and confidence, drain our energy and enthusiasm, and ruin our lives. However, perfectionism is not inherently evil! Kolber created the…
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Monday Motivation
Ways Women can Disconnect with Themselves and How to Self-Reflect and Reconnect, Strengthening the Foundation of their Lives Being everywhere but here. Presence is that thing we do not often use even though it is always available to us. Worry, fear, and our vision on the future tends to disconnect us from the experience we are…
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Monday Motivation
A Cure to Toxic Perfectionism What is Toxic Perfectionism? According to well-renowned Aerobic Instructor and more recently Happiness Coach, Movement Motivator, and creator of the Perfection Detox, Petra Kolber, perfectionism can create anxiety, decrease self-worth and confidence, drain our energy and enthusiasm, and ruin our lives. However, perfectionism is not inherently evil! Kolber created the…
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