Mental Health Is Your Natural State—What’s Really Causing Depression and Anxiety?
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Mental Health Is Your Natural State—What’s Really Causing Depression and Anxiety?

When we think about mental health, we often think of it as something that has to be actively cultivated. And why shouldn’t we; There are countless methods, routines, courses, books and videos made about improving your mental health. Usually the emphasis is on fixing it.  But the whole premise in fixing mental health is upside…

I’m 43 – Here’s What I Wish I’d Known at 23
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I’m 43 – Here’s What I Wish I’d Known at 23

We often wonder what life would be like if we had known certain things sooner. But the truth is, everything you’ve experienced has shaped you perfectly into who you are today. Instead of dwelling on the past, this post explores how to use your experiences to create the future you truly want. First of all,…

Why Am I Stuck? The Hidden Purpose of Setbacks in Your Soul’s Evolution
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Why Am I Stuck? The Hidden Purpose of Setbacks in Your Soul’s Evolution

Doesn’t it often feel like just as you’re about to step onto that mountain top of your dreams, life kicks you in the butt and knocks you back down? That’s been my experience lately. And, honestly, it’s not the first time. Last year was one of the hardest I’ve faced. No matter what I tried,…

3 Best Exercises to Beat Depression

3 Best Exercises to Beat Depression

Research shows that regular exercise and physical activity ease depression symptoms, improve mood, and boost overall mental health. Here, we look at 3  best exercises to beat depression and enhance your well-being. Depression is a complex and pervasive mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. While therapy and medication are commonly prescribed treatments,…

Is Happiness a Goal Worth Chasing?
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Is Happiness a Goal Worth Chasing?

Is happiness a goal worth chasing? Yes and no. First, it is necessary to define what we mean by “chasing”.  If we define chasing as the pursuit of external markers of success and validation, the answer is no. This kind of chasing often leads to a cycle of temporary satisfaction and ongoing dissatisfaction.  However, if…

Be the Best You: How Personal Development Coaching Can Change Your Life
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Be the Best You: How Personal Development Coaching Can Change Your Life

This is a personal story about the power of personal development coaching. Having been a practitioner of various personal growth methods for well over 20 years now, I’ve seen little use in working with a coach. Until the day I accidentally found myself being coached by a seasoned NLP practitioner. Yes, accidentally.  I never intended…

A couple standing on a beach holding hands with their child, symbolizing the question "what is happiness?"
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What Is Happiness and How to Become Happier?

What is happiness? Well, the answer might surprise you. Happiness is more than just a passing emotion; it is your default state of being. Yes, you are supposed to be happy by default. You don’t need to get anything or do anything to be happy. Happiness is our natural state of being, but it’s buried…

A reflection of a person on a puddle on the street, symbolizing the idea: Change your perception, change your life
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Change Your Perception – Change Your Life

Your perception, i.e. your point of view, determines how you experience life. Perception, often described as the way we interpret and make sense of the world, plays a crucial role in shaping our reality. It acts as a mental filter through which we perceive and understand the events, people, and situations we encounter on a…

3 Free and Effective Treatments for Depression
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3 Free and Effective Treatments for Depression

Depression can be a very challenging condition that can affect even the happiest moments of our lives and can greatly impact our sense of self.  For those who are struggling with depression, the process of healing can often feel like navigating through an endless maze of confusion and hopelessness. Yet, the path to wellness exists,…