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How to Practice Self-Care at Christmas

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And Why You Need to Do That

“Wherever you are in your life this year, take care of yourself first.  Practice self-love abundantly. This […] is the only way to experience the true meaning of Christmas.”  – Charlene Tops

Ho Ho Ho, Christmas is coming!

Christmas trees, barely visible under the huge shimmering glass balls, stand proudly like highly decorated generals in the Parade.

How to cope with the holiday's stress
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Filed Under: Christmas Tagged With: Christmas, Coping with stress, Daughters of narcissistic mothers, Daughters of self-absorbed, Difficult mothers, Difficult relatives, Family holidays, Narcissistic mothers, Self-awareness, Self-care, Self-love

How to Heal from a Toxic Relationship with Your Mother

By Irina 2 Comments

The Ultimate Guide for Daughters

“Sure, Mom… me too. See you soon.” 

Sigh…

You hang up the phone and a tsunami of anxiety sweeps over you. 

You look around, and the cosy kitchen feels suddenly distant and unreal, as if you’re looking through a dirty glass. So does your hand, still clutching the phone – is it even your hand?  

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Filed Under: Abuse, Dysfunctional mothers an their daughters, Dysfunctional mothers and daughters relationship, Emotional Trauma, Family Tagged With: Abusive mother, Adult children, Anxiety, Childhood trauma, Developmental trauma, emotional abuse, Family, Happiness, Healing childhood trauma, Healing from developmental trauma, Inspirational, Joy, Life lessons, Motivational, Personal growth, Relationships, Self-care, Self-growth, Self-help, Toxic mothers

How to Escape The Madness Of The World And Enjoy Christmas

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Christmas tree

“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…]

Filed Under: Christmas Tagged With: Christmas, Family, Friendship, Happiness, Happy, Healing childhood wounds, Holiday season, inspiration, Inspirational, Life lessons, Love, Mindset, Quotes, Relationships, Self-care, Self-love

How to Deal with a Challenge and Feel Great

By Irina 2 Comments

Happy woman

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…]

Filed Under: Challenge Tagged With: Childhood trauma, Dissociation, Healing childhood trauma, Healing childhood wounds, Healing from developmental trauma, Insights, Inspirational, Mindset, Motivational, Narcissistic mothers, Self-care, Self-improvement

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…]

Filed Under: Challenge Tagged With: Abusive mother, Anxiety, Being strong, Challenge, DDD, Depersonalization, Derealization, Dissociation, DPDR, Emotional support, Family, Healing from developmental trauma, Inspirational, Life lessons, Mental health, Mindset, Motivational, Personal development, Personal growth, Self-care, Self-compassion, Self-help, Self-love, Toxic mothers

How to Prevent Overwhelming Emotions from Hurting You

By Irina 2 Comments

Protect yourself from Splinters of traumaDo you find it difficult sometimes to cope with overwhelming emotions, flashbacks, unsafe impulses, symptoms of dissociation or insomnia?

You are not alone.

Feeling that you are drowning under the weight of emotional pain, you may need help to pull yourself up. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Animals, Healing Tagged With: Animals, Happiness, Healing childhood trauma, Nature, Self-care, Self-help, Self-love

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