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How to Escape The Madness Of The World And Enjoy Christmas

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“He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree.”- Roy L. Smith

Inspirational quotes from celebrities interspersed with common wisdom and practical tips

We are in the middle of the Christmas season, just over the third Advent.

Christmas stars on windowsills, traditional trees dressed in glittering glass balls and garlands. Gnomes and other magic creatures curiously peeping at us from their temporary residences on shelves, cabinets, and even from under the ceiling. [Read more…]

How to Deal with a Challenge and Feel Great

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Last month, I went through the challenge of revisiting my past.

I was in my parents’ home, empty of people but full of stuff—and memories.

The journey had the potential to be a disaster. It could’ve thrown me into a downward spiral of anxiety, panic attacks, and depression. [Read more…]

How to Remain Calm and Present When Facing a Painful Challenge (And Get Through It)

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Overcoming a challengeHave you ever had to do something so unpleasant that the thought alone would send your anxiety through the roof?

The very idea of doing it has the power to set your skin on fire, deprive you of sleep, and highjack your thoughts. Your heart jumps frantically as if it wants to break out of your body and hide somewhere safe. [Read more…]

A Smart Trick to Overcome Procrastination

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Yeah! We all want to change something in our lives.

But from knowing to acting can be far, aren’t you agree? We get stuck in the middle–remember your New Year resolutions?

Is it our motivation or will-power we need to strengthen?

Or is there something else to help us to take that crucial step? [Read more…]

Scary Facts About Complex Trauma to Be Aware Of

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Complex TraumaTraumatic experiences are often lost in time and concealed by shame, secrecy, and social taboo. – Vincent J. Felitti, MD

Exhausted, you fall in bed.

You stretch your aching body under the sheets and close your eyes. Waiting for relief…

But your mind won’t hush.

Thoughts, replays of conversations—real and imagined—start running through your head like a circus carousel.

A never-ending dialog with yourself. And your mom. [Read more…]

How to Thrive While Healing from Childhood Emotional Abuse

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Dancing in the rain 2Imagine…

You wake up in the morning refreshed and energized, feeling that your life is real, not a dream.

You smile at your reflection in the bathroom mirror and say hello to a busy blue titmouse in a birdhouse outside. Then you enjoy your morning yoga routine while bathing in the sun flooding the room.

Feeling strong and capable of facing whatever challenges life throws your way. That, no matter what’s going to happen, you will be fine.

Sigh…

Instead, you wake up tired and overwhelmed. You drag yourself out of bed, log in to your Facebook account, and get stuck. One more day in a prison of the past.

Your childhood wounds are still bleeding. Living with the consequences of a childhood emotional abuse makes it hard to live in the now and find happiness.

Happiness isn’t for you. At least, not before you’re healed… right? [Read more…]