In times when you’re feeling out-of-sync, my advice has always been to push forward regardless; for building great momentum requires less positive emotion behind it than you might expect. However, this strategy does admittedly have a foundational discipline beneath the mindset to just press forward, and doing so without a preexisting self-reliance or fighting spirit may prove this progressive attitude […]
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This is for the girl with anxiety. For the one with dry eyes and big dreams and a relentless spirit. For the one that is her own worst enemy and her only friend. For the one that reading this has felt the tremor of every fleeting emotion and yet, feels nothing at all. For the […]
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Some days, you are going to have to forfeit. Sometimes, you are going to put up a good fight for as long as you can, and realize that there is no other choice but to let go. Sometimes, you are going to need to put down the computer, turn off the phone, shut the door, […]
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Winter is here, and for most of us, that means ‘hello’ to ice, snow and freezing temps. Not the best weather to be starting a running program in — right? Think again! Winter can be a great time to start a running program as long as you take a few precautions and gear yourself up […]
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You’ve geared up for battle once again. You’re ready to take me down any way you can think of, because fighting me is easier for you than dealing with me like an adult. In all the time we’ve known each other, you never did learn how to have a real conversation. So instead, a war […]
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In the New Year, a majority of us come up with resolutions to increase our happiness or successful outcomes, but, in order to achieve those goals we must first pay attention to our emotional wellness. These simple tips will help you start 2018 on the right foot. 1. Smile more It sounds silly, but faking […]
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Who told you that you aren’t good enough? In a conversation I had recently with a woman who I admire, she made a subtle comment about “not feeling pretty anymore.” It might have seemed like a regular conversation to her, but words like that are heavy to me. I carry that person’s inner hurt, insecurities, […]
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Mental health wasn’t always something people were willing to talk about openly. However, a lot of progress has been made over the last few decades. In 1992 the World Federation for Mental Health launched World Healthcare Day, and ever since then activists and healthcare professionals have worked tirelessly to educate the public and destigmatize mental […]
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