Almost everyone knows the expression, "Don't worry. Be happy." The idea might be catchy, but it is certainly not good advice. And yet, someone in your past had probably told you not to worry at a time when you were at your lowest - when you didn't feel happy. Chances are, that expression made you feel worse. That's when "toxic positivity" enters the scene. But the truth is, … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for Working Through Difficult Emotions
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How to Stop Worrying About the Future and Live in the Present Moment
Worrying about the future is unavoidable. Sometimes, worrying can help us prepare for what may come. However, when worry becomes a persistent issue or an uncontrollable habit, it can impair our ability to function as we usually would and make us less happy overall. It also hurts our chances of success, because it prevents us from living in the present moment and focusing on … [Read more...] about How to Stop Worrying About the Future and Live in the Present Moment
Journaling Tips for Challenging Anxious Thoughts
Journaling isn’t just a way to practice your handwriting in the digital age. Learning how to use journaling effectively is a great way to reduce feelings of stress and anxiety, so you can enjoy more of your life panic-free. Journaling helps to lessen your feelings of distress, get your thoughts out on paper, and even work out solutions for your challenges. There are many … [Read more...] about Journaling Tips for Challenging Anxious Thoughts
11 Lessons the Elderly Can Teach Us
Elderly folks have a perspective that is hard to duplicate regardless of how much thought you put into it. They’ve lived a long time and have learned a thing or two that only experience can teach. While jumping ahead to the end of a good book might spoil the story, getting a few tips from someone that has lived a full life is just smart thinking. It’s always good to get … [Read more...] about 11 Lessons the Elderly Can Teach Us
Productive Versus Unproductive Thinking
How much of your time do you spend thinking each day during your waking hours? Most likely, at least 99% of the time. But how much of that thinking is productive? There are two basic types of thinking: productive and unproductive. Productive thinking helps motivate us, reach our goals, and create the life we desire. On the other hand, much of the unproductive thinking we do … [Read more...] about Productive Versus Unproductive Thinking