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Get Motivated!
Finding motivation can sometimes be a challenge, but here are some strategies that can help you get motivated: Set clear goals: Define what you want to achieve and make your goals specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART goals). Having a clear vision of what you want to accomplish can provide you with the motivation […]
Overcome Codependency
Codependency is a behavioral pattern in which a person excessively relies on someone else for their emotional and psychological needs, to the point where their sense of self-worth is tied to the other person’s approval or acceptance. It can be difficult to overcome, but it is possible with effort and commitment. Here are some steps […]
15 Common Cognitive Distortions – How Our Thoughts Influence Our Mental Status
A cognitive distortion is an exaggerated pattern of thought that’s not based on facts. It consequently leads you to view things more negatively than they really are. Here are the most common cognitive distortions below. Filtering: a term used to describe one type of cognitive distortion, or faulty thought pattern, that can often lead to higher […]
Tips For Managing Mental Health During Quarantine
Build Structure – Write a schedule of activities at night that you will complete the next day. Having a routine and some structure to your day will help you maintain a positive mindset, keep negative emotions at bay, and increase your productivity. Get Adequate Sleep – Adequate sleep is anywhere from 7-9 hours. This varies […]
At Home Exercise Routine
50 JUMPING JACKS 25 PUSH UPS 25 BURPEES 50 HIGH KNEES 50 SQUAT JUMPS 25 SIT UPS 25 LEG RAISES 50 DIPS 1 MINUTE PLANK 25 JUMP LUNGES 25 TUCK JUMPS 50 MOUNTAIN CLIMBERS How To Do Jumping Jacks 1) Begin stretching the muscles of your legs and arms. 2) Stand with your feet together […]
The Only One Judging You Is Yourself
Many of these negative attitudes are reflexive in nature, and thus they may contribute to phenomena such as racial profiling, discrimination at work, and general limitations to opportunities. Workshops such as training to prevent prejudice in the workplace must address both the logical and reflexive brains to be successful. I would like to see this […]
Why Self-Awareness is Important and How to Increase it
Having self-awareness means that you have a sharp realization of your personality, your thoughts, beliefs, your strengths and weaknesses, and your motivations. The better our metacognition is the better we are at adaptively processing information. Most people believe they have an adequate sense of self-awareness, however recent studies have proven that we are not as […]
Banish Anxiety in 10 Steps
Banish Anxiety in 10 Steps “Hey you! Yeah, YOU! Stop WORRYING!” If only it were that easy. Let’s first determine if what you are experiencing is everyday anxiety or if it is an anxiety disorder. Take a look at the graphic below provided by the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA): Okay, now that […]