Tag: self-discovery
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Open your mind: Five trade-offs to become more accepting
What does being open-minded look like to you? The dictionary definition of open-mindedness is “the quality of being willing to consider ideas and opinions that are new or different to your own.” Are you willing to listen to the opinion of others even if their viewpoint isn’t the same as yours? Would you consider their…
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The only thing constant is change: Ways to improve your adaptability
Do you dread change, or want to find a more productive way to experience life’s unexpected twists and turns? For many of us uncertainty and change can feel uncomfortable, but learning to become more adaptable can help with feelings of uneasiness. How adaptable are you? In the fast-paced, ever-changing world we live in, the need…
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21 motivating quotes to ignite self-development
Who doesn’t love a good quote? It’s safe to say that we could all do with a little wisdom in our lives, particularly when it comes to our wellbeing. Quotes are like little nuggets of insight, fostering a sense of kinship between society, and ultimately making us feel connected. Quotes are particularly great for motivating…
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In a nutshell: why apologising makes you strong
It’s ok to apologise. It doesn’t make you weak, it makes you strong. It makes you strong because you have the balls to own your mistakes. Making mistakes is human. You are human. You are a ballsy human. -Elle Frances
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5 daily journaling prompts to motivate self-awareness and gratitude
Right now, you’re probably feeling a little like a lot of us. Like you’re living groundhog day, same old stuff, just a different day of the week. You’ve become a robot, on autopilot for working, eating, sleeping and then repeating it all over again the next day. It’s no wonder that the monotony of life…
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Is your bad habit negative thinking? How to stop negative thinking with this simple writing exercise
Let’s face it, we all have bad habits, for some it might be smoking or eating too many of the wrong foods. Maybe even biting your fingernails or swearing too much-habits really do come in all shapes and sizes and the outcome of these habits can transcend into our lives in different ways. Smoking for…
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6 Powerful Steps To Process Your Emotions Through Therapy-Writing
Therapy. It doesn’t come cheap. And even if it did, if you’re a bit of an introvert like myself then you’d rather keep things, well, introverted? Being an introvert doesn’t mean you have to keep your feelings bottled-up and neither does not being able to afford a therapist. The solution? Be your own. You’d be…
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Do you have a comparison habit?
“Comparison is the thief of joy” -Theodore Roosevelt I think we can all agree with this statement. Nothing healthy comes from comparing ourselves to others. Doing so will either leave you with a superiority complex or feeling resentful. Which is a waste of your energy because guess what? -There will always be someone better or…