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7 Types of Inner Critic Voices You Must Learn to Silence

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“Don’t do it. You’ll make a fool of yourself.” “You look ugly.”  “You’ll never be successful.” “You are a failure.”  “You’ll always be alone.” “You don’t deserve it.” Our inner voice is often our greatest obstacle to happiness and success. Though they may ooze confidence and joy on the surface, many high-achieving, successful people secretly […]

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Perfectionism and Eating Disorders: Understanding the Connection

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In our efforts to improve ourselves, overcome adversity, and realize our full potential, many of us can’t help but strive for perfection. However, healthy, self-motivating perfectionism has nothing to do with obsessing about our work, body image, exercise, or relationships. There is a stronger connection between perfectionism and eating disorders than most assume. But what […]

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How Does a Lack of Boundaries Affect Highly Sensitive People?

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Setting boundaries is integral to self-care because it helps us take care of our responsibilities, manage our relationships, and protect our mental health and well-being. Everyone needs to set healthy boundaries. But highly sensitive people are the ones who need boundaries the most. What is a Highly Sensitive Person? The term “highly sensitive person” was […]

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7 Daily Habits to Improve Mental Clarity

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How often do you feel distracted by irrelevant information, unable to focus and think clearly because you keep being sidetracked by unimportant details? Is it difficult to put things together, or do you have trouble remembering what you were doing? Do you feel like you’re in a rut, dwelling on past mistakes and things you […]

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How to Get Unstuck in Life and Start Moving Forward

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Everyone feels under the weather now and then. If, on the other hand, you’ve been feeling sluggish and unmotivated to accomplish anything for a long time, you might want to learn how to become unstuck in life and start moving forward. What Does It Mean to Feel “Stuck?” You might be stuck in life if […]

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What is an Emotional Detox, and When Should I Do One?

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Ongoing pressures at work and home, constant exposure to social media, and lack of free time can cause you to feel anxious, gloomy, and drained. Getting rid of toxic emotions is good for your mental health and sense of well-being. You might need an emotional detox if you feel on edge, easily upset, or overwhelmed […]

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How to Stop Negative Thoughts and Take Control of Your Mindset

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Our emotions, thoughts, and behaviors are inseparably linked. As a result, negative thoughts can wreak havoc on your mental health, relationships, work, and every other aspect of your life. For example, negative thinking can lead to anxiety, low self-esteem, and the inability to make and keep good relationships. The key to overcoming negative thoughts is […]

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