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Embracing Self-Compassion: Challenges and Growth
The biggest challenges and hurdles that occupy my life are the ones focused in areas of my mental health. For me, my greatest challenge is to be kinder to myself. I often view myself…
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Finding Yourself Again After Depression
For me, depression has always been like that nosy neighbor next door who comes over unannounced. I’ve been plagued by it my whole life. It’s like a heavy cloud that follows me around,…
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Affirmations for Self-Kindness During Tough Times
Some days, our thoughts feel heavier than others. We tend to doubt ourselves, question our pace, and wonder if we’re doing enough. On those days, the hard ones, the quiet ones, the ones where we’re…
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Thanksgiving Reflections: Embracing Gratitude and Growth
When I think of Thanksgiving I picture my family gathering at the buffet table, anxiously waiting their turn to pile up: turkey, candied yams, my grandma’s stuffing, green beans, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce,…
