Shame is similar to guilt, but more personal. When you feel guilty, you feel bad about a particular event. Shame is more pervasive and personal. You might feel shame for being a poor parent or even being the victim of abuse. Think of guilt as “I did something bad” and shame as, “I am bad.”… Continue reading Learning to Release Feelings of Shame
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Gentle Practices to Soothe Anxiety and Restore Inner Calm
In today’s world, where the pace is fast and the pressure is constant, anxiety has become a quiet companion for so many — whispering fear, tightening the chest, and clouding even the most beautiful of days. Whether it’s the everyday demands of life — work, caregiving, bills, the weight of uncertainty — or deeper emotional… Continue reading Gentle Practices to Soothe Anxiety and Restore Inner Calm
How to Solve a Complex Problem
It is easy to feel overwhelmed and discombobulated when you suddenly find yourself amid a difficult situation. When the problem seems impossible, staying positive and focused on finding a solution can be difficult. But it is important to take action and move forward with a plan… Click here to read the full article.
Ready to Increase Your Resilience to Stress?
Nearly 70% of Americans experience physical and mental symptoms of stress, but only 37% think they are doing very well at managing it, according to a recent study by the American Psychological Association. Coping styles are the ways we deal with stress. Most of us have a variety of methods that we use depending upon… Continue reading Ready to Increase Your Resilience to Stress?
How to Reach Your Highest Potential
At some point in your life, someone may have made the statement that you have a lot of potential. We all seem to have potential, but there is rarely anyone around who can tell us how to realize it. What good is potential if you are unable to capitalize on it? Potential is a funny… Continue reading How to Reach Your Highest Potential