Tag: self-care
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The Things That Bring Us Joy
I teach a few classes on self care each week for Betterhelp and one of the things that I do in every class is ask people to name three things that bring them joy. Ive been doing this for quite a while and it started out as a simple ice breaker. You know, just to…
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Self Care for Busy Days: 7 Tips to Prioritize Your Well-Being
In the midst of today’s fast-paced world, carving out time for self-care can feel like a challenge, especially on jam-packed days filled with obligations. However, tending to our well-being is paramount for managing stress and sustaining a healthy life. Explore these practical self-care tips tailored for busy days to help you stay centered amidst the…
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Self-Care for High-Functioning Anxiety: Nurturing Your Well-being
Living with high-functioning anxiety can be challenging, but with the right self-care strategies, you can find balance and lead a fulfilling life. In this blog post, we’ll explore effective self-care techniques to manage high-functioning anxiety and prioritize your well-being. How Can We Use Self-Care To Help Combat High-Functioning Anxiety? 1. Set Healthy Boundaries:Prioritize your time…
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Mastering Cognitive Distortions with CBT Techniques
In our intricate journey of thoughts, patterns emerge, shaped by life experiences and adaptations. However, not all these patterns are beneficial; some give rise to maladaptive thinking. These cognitive distortions often operate unnoticed, impacting our well-being. By cultivating awareness of our thoughts and narratives, we can unveil and transform these distorted patterns.
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Unlocking the Power of Personalized Self Care
Discover the world of personalized self care, where your unique needs take center stage. This article delves into the art of crafting a self care routine tailored to you, utilizing principles from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to enhance your experience. Embrace a mindset that honors your individuality and navigate the dynamic journey of self care…
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How to Practice Everyday Self Care
In the journey of self-care, embracing everyday actions as acts of nurturing can have a profound impact on our well-being. From prioritizing basic hygiene rituals to reframing chores as self-nurturing endeavors, each action contributes to a holistic sense of self-care. By cultivating mindful thoughts and shifting our perspective on self-care, we redefine its essence, enabling…
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Self Care Journal 1
How would you describe yourself to someone who can’t see you? Okay, I’ll play.,, You think you know, but it’s been a hot minute. I like a good prompt and haven’t done a lot of free writing in a while so here goes… Here’s how you should see me, or how I see myself, or…
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Setting Healthy Boundaries In Relationships
As a therapist, I’ve met a quite a few people who struggle with setting healthy boundaries in relationships. Unfortunately, most of us never really learned a lot about boundaries. It’s not always talked about until we are in a position to need them. We end up taking a reactionary approach and that fuels the idea…
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Common Thinking Errors That Get In The Way Of Self Care
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is all about how we think, how we feel, and how we act. One of the most important tasks in CBT is recognizing and understanding your established thinking patterns. The more we hear ourself thinking, the easier it is to notice any unhelpful or negative thoughts that may be getting in…
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Physical Self Care Activities You Can Do At Home
If you are anything like me, the pandemic has brought out the inner homebody that I didn’t know existed. Or maybe you have always been more comfortable in the comfort of your own home and you just prefer it that way. Some of you may have some barriers in your life that make that getting…