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A Positive Self-Image is Needed to Have a Healthy Relationship with Yourself and Others

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I am writing about self-image because a dear member from my Facebook Group, Managing your Emotions and Emotional Healing, asked if I could provide her with tips on improving self-image. Also, I have been getting more phone calls and emails regarding this same topic, so I’ve been doing more counseling/coaching in this area as well. …

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Gaining a Healthy Perspective on the Coronavirus Outbreak! ……and what to do in the meantime….

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Every day, news about Coronavirus-19 is dominating the television networks. Even as I turn to social media, I notice the sheer panic, fear, anxiety, depression, and despair that so many people are dealing with as they stress about the outcome of this virus – what is to come and how bad will it get before …

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Lessons of a Winter Season: A Season of Life

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Winter is a time for letting things go, settling down and a time for stillness. It is a time for rest and regeneration. Winter is a good reminder that change is necessary sometimes and what may seem dead may be just dormant until the right season of life brings a rebirth or new growth.

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Cloudy Dark Days: Grief and Loss

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Approximately ten of my friends and family members have gone through great loss this year – including myself and I am sure many of you who are reading this are also grieving, know someone who is grieving or has gone through the grieving process.

Healthy Concern vs. Unhealthy Worry

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Worry and concern can be hard to distinguish. Many people interchange the two as if they are the same. However, there is a difference between having a healthy concern over a problem and unhealthy worry.

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The Power of Prayer, Mindfulness, and Meditation

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Prayer, mindfulness and meditation activities that can be done almost any where and anytime when concern, worry, fear, anxiety, depression and stress begin to feel overwhelming. Realizing and regularly participating in meditation, prayer and mindful practices offers wonderful emotional, mental, spiritual benefits and will improve quality and satisfaction in life. What is Prayer? For many, …

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Stop Living in Regret: Acceptance

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Acceptance is being willing to acknowledge what is or what happened without denying it or resisting the current state of events. Acceptance not only helps to reduce the impact of negative experiences, but also makes a greater impact of reducing the effects of a negative situation.

Forgiveness: The Gift You Give Yourself to Heal

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Forgiveness Brings Freedom

Anxiety and Fear Exaggerates Reality

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Anxiety is a condition that everyone faces at one time or another in life. It is a sense of hesitation and many times comes with symptoms such as sweating, headaches, trembling or tightness of the chest.

Mental Strength: Hope and Resilience

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Hope and resilience are qualities for maintaining or improving mental health and can act as protection when facing difficult circumstances and hardships (Duggal, Liberta & Sacks-Zimmerman, 2016). What Exactly is Hope? Hope is an attitude of optimism, positivity, cheer, and expectancy for a good outcome. Hope is also achieved when goals are met and a …

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