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Anger is a normal, healthy emotion, arising when we feel attacked, unfairly treated, accused, hurt, or threatened. But, it can cause us to lose control, attack those we love, lose sight of the big picture, and say and do things we regret. So, by mindfully dealing with anger, we learn how to slow down, gain insight, and act from our heart’s center, even in challenging situations.
I always thought other people had it all figured out, but the truth is, we rarely do because life is unpredictable. When you are determined to figure something out, it is not uncommon for overthinking to occur.
Often, the more you try to achieve clarity, the more doubt and confusion arise. Additionally, you may feel stuck, pulled in various directions, and unable to make decisions. These are some of the pitfalls of overthinking.
Continue reading “Avoiding the Pitfalls of Overthinking”Thinking traps are inauthentic thought patterns that negatively affect our mood and behavior. In other words, they are not based on facts or reality. Rather, they are our mind’s perceived delusions and fears.
In truth, everyone is susceptible to thinking traps and often we don’t realize when we have fallen victim to them. So, being aware of them will help you dispel unhealthy thought patterns. As a result, you will reduce stress, safeguard your mental health, and achieve clarity and peace of mind.
Continue reading “12 Thinking Traps You Need to be Aware Of”When people want to change, typically they work towards improving their behaviors and habits. On a more fundamental level, however, change can more effectively occur from a shift in our consciousness.
For instance, core beliefs are one’s central perceptions and assumptions about the world, other people, and one’s self. In other words, they are thoughts that we have identified with and view reality through.
As a result, they influence our behaviors, personalities, and emotional well-being, whether we are conscious of them or not.
Continue reading “Uncover the Hidden Mysteries of your Core Beliefs”When we don’t know how to help ourselves during times of anxiety and stress, life can be unbearable. Particularly as children, we are at our most vulnerable. While we are taught ways to protect ourselves from physical danger, often we are not taught how to help ourselves through psychological suffering.
Moreover, kids may not know how to ask for help or understand when they need it. In fact, I experienced this myself as a child and I strongly believe that explaining mindfulness to kids can really help them move through life with ease and confidence.
Continue reading “Explaining Mindfulness to Children”Dealing with uncertainty can trigger anxiety, tension, and stress, causing us to view the world with hostility and apprehension. Additionally, it can leave us feeling vulnerable and uneasy, making us indecisive, clouding our judgment, and resulting in irrational behavior.
For example, dealing with uncertainty in a relationship, job, or with regard to your health, can cause you to ruminate over the worst-case scenario. You may then act from a place of fear, and project those fears onto the people around you.
Continue reading “Dealing With Uncertainty”A few nights ago, I could not sleep and started writing this short story about the friends in my head; Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia and ADHD. With mindfulness, meditation, and self-inquiry, my perspective about mental illness has shifted, and I can now make light out of my experience.
In truth, I wrote this story from a carefree place, and if you read it with a serious tone, you may miss the intended sarcasm and irony. I hope it makes you laugh and gives you hope, but if it makes you cry, know that you are not alone. Either way, please let me know in the comments if you can relate to this story.
My hope is that those who are struggling with anxiety and depression will become aware that there is a way to be free despite the inner turmoil.
You can find peace even if mental illness walks with you. I know this because it walks with me and I have learned that it is okay. You can read my bio here.
Emotions and mental states are constantly changing, but peace is available in every moment, for everyone.
Continue reading “The Friends in my Head: Short Story”Often we forget that every form is impermanent, yet, we cannot escape this reality. Deep wisdom can be found in this recognition. Everything in this life is temporary, and birth and death arise together. In truth, the dark night of the soul comes to wake us up to the light of our eternal being.
Continue reading “The Dark Night of the Soul”What exactly is mindfulness and why should we care about it? Well, we often make up our minds about something within a very short period of time. Influencers, bloggers, writers, advertisers, salespeople, almost everyone who has ever tried to engage or convince anyone of anything, knows that they must have a compelling hook. This is the extent of mine and if you are still reading, great, but at any point that can change because of a single deciding factor: a thought.
It can be difficult to disentangle from thoughts when your mind is racing. In fact, it can feel like you’re aboard a thought-train that has no stops and the mind jumps from one thought to another. Likewise, it can be difficult to fall asleep, and overthinking can also result in inaction.
Continue reading “How to Disentangle From Thoughts”