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What Stories Have You Been Telling Yourself?

The narratives we create are much more powerful than we think. — We all tell ourselves stories. They’re the narratives we create to explain our lives, make sense of our experiences, and understand ourselves and the world around us. But sometimes, these stories can limit us, hold us back, or even be downright false. Even worse: most of us aren’t even aware…

Mental Health

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What Stories Have You Been Telling Yourself?
What Stories Have You Been Telling Yourself?
Mental Health

7 min read


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9 Important Reminders For Recovering People-Pleasers

#1 Your needs matter too. — Do you find yourself saying “yes” to things you don’t want to do, just to avoid conflict or please others? Are you someone who often puts others’ needs before your own, even if it comes at your own expense? If so, you’re a people-pleaser — and you know how difficult…

Mental Health

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9 Important Reminders For Recovering People-Pleasers
9 Important Reminders For Recovering People-Pleasers
Mental Health

5 min read


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The Conscious Way

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Do You Always Avoid Conflict? Here’s Why

“We fear disagreements at all costs because we’ve witnessed them before and we remember how powerless we felt.” — Conflict avoidance is a real problem that affects many of us. We stay silent, we push down our feelings and we pretend there’s nothing wrong when deep down we’re angry, disappointed, or frustrated. It gets worse when we’re in situations where we should stand up for ourselves. The mere possibility…

Mental Health

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Do You Always Avoid Conflict? Here’s Why
Do You Always Avoid Conflict? Here’s Why
Mental Health

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How To Get Rid of Toxic People: A Step-By-Step Guide

Here’s everything you need to know to set boundaries and free yourself from manipulative, self-centered people. — Until a few years ago, my life was filled with toxic and dysfunctional people because I didn’t know how to say no. As someone who was raised in a dysfunctional home with very strict parents, I thought I had to say yes to everything and everyone. …

Self

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How To Get Rid of Toxic People: A Step-By-Step Guide
How To Get Rid of Toxic People: A Step-By-Step Guide
Self

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The Conscious Way

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If No One Told You This Today — I’m So Proud of You For Choosing To Heal

Your efforts are not in vain. — Healing journeys can be very lonely. Sometimes, it feels like you’re completely alone dealing with your worst fears and trying to find some peace amid so much inner chaos. It takes a lot of courage to turn inward and face our demons. It takes so much courage that most people…

Mental Health

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If No One Told You This Today — I’m So Proud of You For Choosing To Heal
If No One Told You This Today — I’m So Proud of You For Choosing To Heal
Mental Health

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The Conscious Way

·2 days ago

You Cannot Get Well Unless You Are Ready To Give Up What Is Keeping You Sick

Nothing changes if you change nothing. — Have you ever experienced a persistent headache that lingers despite your best efforts to alleviate it? Or maybe you find yourself perpetually fatigued, even after getting an adequate amount of rest. These physical manifestations are not mere coincidences; they often arise as messages from our bodies, urging us to pay…

Mental Health

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You Cannot Get Well Unless You Are Ready To Give Up What Is Keeping You Sick
You Cannot Get Well Unless You Are Ready To Give Up What Is Keeping You Sick
Mental Health

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Invisible Illness

·6 days ago

5 Types of Fatigue That Aren’t Talked About Enough

#2 Helper fatigue. — Fatigue, often associated with physical exhaustion, is a state of being that affects us on multiple levels. It’s a complex web of physical, mental, and emotional weariness that can leave us feeling drained and depleted. While physical fatigue is commonly recognized and addressed, there are other hidden aspects of fatigue…

Mental Health

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5 Types of Fatigue That Aren’t Talked About Enough
5 Types of Fatigue That Aren’t Talked About Enough
Mental Health

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The Conscious Way

·May 29

You Don’t Fit In, So Stop Trying To

Stepping into your true self may seem daunting at first, but the rewards far outweigh the temporary comfort of fitting in. — We live in a world that constantly tells us to fit in, conform to societal norms, and blend seamlessly into the crowd. We’re bombarded with messages that we should look a certain way, act a certain way, and think a certain way. …

Self

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You Don’t Fit In, So Stop Trying To
You Don’t Fit In, So Stop Trying To
Self

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Invisible Illness

·May 23

In Dysfunctional Families, There’s No Space For Your Feelings

How cultural norms and inter-generational patterns teach us that our feelings don’t matter. — Family is often seen as a safe haven, a place where you can find comfort, support, and understanding. However, not all families function in this idealized way. In dysfunctional families, there’s simply no space for your emotional experiences and feelings. …

Mental Health

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In Dysfunctional Families, There’s No Space For Your Feelings
In Dysfunctional Families, There’s No Space For Your Feelings
Mental Health

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ILLUMINATION

·May 17

7 Signs You’re Burnt Out, Not Lazy

Have you ever noticed that no matter how much sleep you get, you still wake up feeling exhausted? — In our fast-paced, high-pressure world, it’s all too easy to feel overwhelmed, stressed, and drained. When you’re constantly juggling work, personal commitments, and the ever-growing demands of daily life, it’s no wonder that motivation can take a nosedive. But before you start labeling yourself as “lazy,” it’s crucial to recognize…

Mental Health

5 min read

7 Signs You’re Burnt Out, Not Lazy
7 Signs You’re Burnt Out, Not Lazy
Mental Health

5 min read

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Patrícia Williams

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