As humans, we’re sometimes very hard on ourselves. Whether we’re conscious of it or not, our beliefs can sometimes be very damaging to our self-esteem. Unfortunately, these negative talking points in our head sometimes keep us stuck in a rut. A great psychologist, Albert Ellis, had many tokens of wisdom to pass around. One of […]
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I am a private person. Much of my life is like an iceberg, with most of it beneath the surface. I recently stepped out of my comfort walls and shared a story about my use of opioids in a presentation to my local Toastmasters club. One comment I heard multiple times was “this story needs
Last night’s Super Bowl brought about celebration for one team and the agony of defeat for another – just like every game. I am not a football fan – mostly because I don’t understand the game. That said, I typically watch the Super Bowl for the commercials. There were 3 commercials I really liked this
If you have known me for any length of time, you are aware I sometimes have a quirky way of looking at things. When it comes to turning down the volume of negative self-talk, that is no exception. Not ‘seeing’ the negative thoughts gives them power, like a hidden force. In his book “Crash the
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Remember that goal you set on January 1. How are you progressing?This week’s journal prompt looks at that goal and reminds you to pursue it. Journal:This has certainly been a year of challenges. My goal of ……………… was interrupted, but it is not abandoned. To pursue this goal, I commit to:(What commitment are you making
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What do you believe to be true about yourself? Take a moment and consider that. Belief is defined as “an acceptance that a statement is true” and “trust, faith, or confidence in someone or something”. What you believe to be true has an effect on how you will act. That’s ridiculous TerryAnn! Is it? If you
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