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Gaslighting

When someone says to you: đźš« “You’re too sensitive.” đźš« “You’re being dramatic.” đźš« “It’s not that big of a deal.” đźš« “You can never take a joke.” đźš« “You always take things the wrong way.” How do you respond? Being the nice person that you are, I bet you give them the benefit of … Continue reading »
Gaslighting
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Perhaps you need to hear this today…

It is OK to be scared, angry or sad, REGARDLESS OF if you believe someone has it worse. The phrase “someone has it worse than you,” typically results in: 1. invalidating people’s feelings. 2. implying you don’t feel grateful for what you do have. 3. feeling guilty and ashamed for suffering through what you’re going … Continue reading »
Perhaps you need to hear this today…
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How Do You Talk To Someone With Depression?

What are the worst things to say to someone who is depressed? đźš« You’re choosing this. đźš« Things could always be worse. đźš« Look at all the good things you have in your life. đźš« You think you have it bad… đźš« Everything will be ok. đźš« You don’t look depressed. đźš« Don’t think about … Continue reading »
How Do You Talk To Someone With Depression?
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Just because someone carries it well, doesn’t mean it isn’t heavy.

Would people say you handle life with ease? Do you appear unfazed by setbacks or obstacles? Would the ones closest to you ever guess the pain you’re going through? You can carry yourself well through confidence, self-respect, good communication and treating yourself and others well. You can take care of yourself and your body AND … Continue reading »
Just because someone carries it well, doesn’t mean it isn’t heavy.
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Catch it. Check it. Change it.

Do you ever have one negative thought, and it snowballs into a downward spiral of fear, anxiety, and dread? If you’re like most people, you struggle to stop it because negative thoughts, feelings and behaviors tend to reinforce one another. Here’s a 3-part skill you can use: 1. Catch it. Catch the negative thought. Work … Continue reading »
Catch it. Check it. Change it.
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I Get To….

“I GET TO” versus “I HAVE TO.” Reframing these words has the ability to change your mindset. “It’s Monday and I HAVE TO go to work today.” This feels heavy and dreadful which makes me want to avoid it even more. “I HAVE TO go to a lot of meetings today.” There is powerlessness and … Continue reading »
I Get To….
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Change is happening with or without me.

Coronavirus has changed the world in major ways. Even if you or your loved ones haven’t contracted the virus, your life has likely been turned upside down by its spread. Does it feel unfamiliar and unsettling for you too? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I realized I am grieving. I have lost a deeper connection to family and friends. … Continue reading »
Change is happening with or without me.
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What Can You Control?

Do you feel trapped by circumstances beyond your control? Life has a tendency to throw us disastrous situations that we never could have anticipated coming into our lives, yet here we are. Maybe it’s a lost job, or financial strain, a divorce, a death or a sick child. These are not the kinds of things … Continue reading »
What Can You Control?