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It’s Okay To Say No Without Feeling Guilty
One of the most difficult things for women to do is to say, no. We have been socialized, taught, and trained to always think about others needs. It has been drilled in us since childhood, to be polite, don’t be … Continue reading
Posted in Communication, mental health, mindset, Self-Image, well-being
Tagged communicating, emotions, family, feelings, Life, mental health, parents, people, think, thinking, words
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Attitude Check!
I have found that attitude is everything. It affects the way I perceive things, my experiences, and my engagement or lack thereof. If I have a negative pessimistic attitude towards something, then I am less prone to want to perform … Continue reading
Posted in choices in life, Communication, life choices, mental health, mindset, Self-Help, Self-Image, Uncategorized, well-being
Tagged body, emotions, encouragement, feelings, hope, inspirational, inspire, Life, mental health, people, thinking, words
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Where Have Our Creative Minds Gone?
I sat in my bedroom and watched an episode of a popular TV show called “Shark Tank.” It showed an 11 year-old child who’d created a business selling dog treats. I thought to myself “wow how creative of him.” It was … Continue reading
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Tagged body, communicating, encouragement, feelings, inspirational, inspire, Life, mental health, people, think, thinking, words, work
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Guilt and Shame
The word guilt has such a strong meaning and can make people react and respond in various ways. To feel guilt is to feel bad about something, to be heavily weighed down and ashamed. When a person feels the emotion … Continue reading
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Tagged behavioral, communication, counseling, emotions, feelings, guilt, hope, inspirational, shame
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You Are Not Suppose To Be Perfect
The concept of perfection is a myth. Yet, it is something that many people keep striving to be and trying to obtain. Trying to be perfect is an unrealistic and unobtainable goal. What does it mean to be perfect? Can … Continue reading
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The Value of Life
Is one person’s life more valuable than the other? Does one person have more of a right to live than someone else? After watching a movie I began to question how a person could devalue another’s life. I found the … Continue reading
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Tagged death, emotions, family, grateful, happiness, inspirtational, Life, love, people
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Living With the Voices in My Head
Living With the Voices in My Head This is a great Ted Talk about how one women’s perseverance helped her to overcome a diagnosis that many would say is the Mecca of mental health disorders. I was truly inspired by … Continue reading
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Tagged behavioral health, behaviors, diagnosis, empower, empowering, fearful, happiness, hopless, inspirational, inspire, mental health, phychiatrist, psychologist, scared, sick, strength, voices
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Being Grateful
As I sit here and watch my family open up their Christmas gifts, I am grateful. I am grateful to have such a loving family. I am thankful for all of the many blessings God has bestowed upon me and … Continue reading
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Tagged a different life, God, inspirational, life choices, life experiences, life path, possibilites, religious, uplifting, your purpose
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Stay in Your Lane
This past Sunday my pastor delivered a very powerful message. A key thing that I took from his message was to “walk in your specialized field.” As children of God we are considered special to him and he wants us … Continue reading