First things first, this post isn’t just about fun solo date ideas. There are tons of those on the internet, but they rarely work for many people. Why is that? Lots of people looking for fun ideas to try during solo dates haven’t done the internal work. They are trying to put the cart before …
Your dominant thoughts ― or beliefs ― culminate into your mood, attitude, and behavior. In a nutshell, you are what you constantly think about. This is good news because you can change your life by changing your beliefs. By developing a healthy mindset, your mood will improve, you’ll have a better attitude, and you will …
Catastrophic thinking ― assuming the worst-case scenarios ― starts with sweating the small stuff. Blowing things out of proportion will only increase anxiety and stress, and that’s not a healthy state of mind. This compilation of Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff quotes will help you gain a helpful perspective if you’re always worrying excessively about …
It hurts deeply when love or care is not reciprocated. If you’re in that shoe, these one sided effort relationship quotes are for you. Misery, they say, loves company. But I’ve not compiled these quotes to make you wallow in self-pity. Instead, I’ve handpicked some of the most empowering ones to help nudge you in …
It is okay to feel stressed when trying to complete a project, especially if you’re working on something very important or something you’ve never attempted. In fact, stress and occasional anxiety are normal and should be expected. However, you might be dealing with performance anxiety if you feel intense apprehension nearly every time you want …
Anxiety symptoms aren’t only psychological; many signs and symptoms of anxiety are physical and may worsen at night when you sleep. People with anxiety may experience insomnia (or frequent nighttime awakening), disturbed sleep or restlessness at night, and morning headaches. Other common symptoms include frequent urination at night, excessive night sweats, and rapid heart rate. …
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“My husband doesn’t understand my anxiety.” That’s a fairly common complaint among many married women with anxiety issues. Here are some off-hand comments married women with anxiety might be familiar with: “Stop using your bipolar as an excuse for unacceptable behavior!” “I’m not wasting my time seeing a shrink with you.” “Calm down! You always …
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Feeling lucky to have a wonderful partner is one thing; feeling not good enough for him is an entirely different ballgame and usually stems from low self-esteem. As a woman, you are worthy of being loved by the man you truly want, no matter how good-looking, influential, rich, or famous he is. If you are …
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Having an efficient routine is great because it helps you stay highly organized. However, when you become a slave to systems and routines, it creates a problem for you and the people around you. No one enjoys being around a control freak. And while the behavior might not be obvious, you are being controlling if …
Mental blocks slow your creativity and make it difficult to enjoy a smooth flow in your work. Although writer’s block is a common example of the problem, a mental block doesn’t happen to writers only; it certainly isn’t limited to career-related activities either. You can hit a plateau in your romantic relationship (not knowing how …
Many people who suffer from a mental disorder are afraid or shy to open up about their issues. The fear of rejection, stigmatization, or discrimination stops them from seeking professional help. The narratives are changing thanks to mental health advocates, and more people with mental disorders are beginning to feel more understood, supported, and heard. …
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I discussed effective ways to tackle anxiety at night in an earlier article. You can check it out here if your anxiety level tends to get worse at night. But if you feel more anxious in the morning, this article is for you. Morning anxiety can ruin the rest of your day if you don’t …
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