5 Life Lessons We Only Learn Through Grief

that girl (like you have your life together even if you don’t in the slightest).

It is easier for us to sit comfortably in denial with our delusions and hope that someone – or something – will intervene with our problems.

To be or not to be, that is the question. Is this your life purpose or is it destiny? The line between the two is a fine one, but it is very much there.

David Hebbard is one of the coaches that we found this month and we did a little interview with him. He impressed us with his experience. He understands how the human mind works and most importantly, he understands how to dive beyond the thinking and into the subconscious where the real work happens, if we […]

August 2020 I wanted to die. There’s no cute way to say it nor are there any elaborate, beautiful, metaphorical bits of prose I can construct to illustrate the beginnings of the hardest part of my life to date. There were no silver linings, and barely any good days. I’d curse the sun out the moment I opened my eyes simply because I did.

One of my trauma triggers is the sound of gunfire.

“When it’s time for something new, you will feel it. You will feel a desire to let go, to shed layers, to move, to re-create. You will know because there will be subtle shifts all around you. You will release the old because you are really clearing the path for what’s ahead. Trust the process.” ~Brianna Wiest

The point of having a therapist is to be able to tell them about what you’re going through in life without judgment. That being said, there are some things that are harder to talk about simply because either you’re ashamed or you’ve gotten some harsh opinions from other people about your choices.

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studies show that exercise helps improve motivation and ward off symptoms of depression. This occurs because exercise releases feel-good hormones such as dopamine and serotonin, which can boost your mood. Of course, if you feel unmotivated, it isn’t easy to get off the couch and hit the gym.But, after your first gym session, it becomes easier to continue the workouts each time.

Many people have low self–esteem, which may lower their overall quality of life and overall well–being. They often criticize themselves, think that other people’s achievements are just pure luck, and take their own faults very personally, which badly influence their life in general.  

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In psychology, self–esteem is a term that is used for appraisal of your own worth or value and how you feel about your own limitations and abilities regardless of the circumstances.  

“I was frequently overcome by dread, guilt and shame, and I felt disconnected from myself and other people.”Although I have worked closely with people who have serious mental health issues, when I myself began presenting with post-traumatic stress (PTSD) symptoms I was at a loss as to what was happening. I felt like I had absolutely no control over my mind or body and any sudden movement would incite panic.

“Some days, I want to scream,” I typed, fearful of how my friend would respond. But I pressed on — albeit hesitantly — until the text box on my phone filled with a litany of complaints.

Aga Dietrich is one of the coaches that we found this month and we did a little interview with her. She impressed us with her professionalism and bravery. Being a spokesperson for one of the biggest energy companies in Poland and a passionate coach, she is truly a person that knows how to communicate. And […]

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Depression is relentless. It may vary in severity, but I find that my depression has far more stamina than I do, and it can make it difficult to meet day-to-day adulting requirements. One of those requirements is working; trying to work when your depression is in overdrive is like trying to eat ice cream with chopsticks; you’ll probably be able to figure it out, but it won’t be enjoyable or easy.

The two dads felt so lucky and blessed when they officially adopted the children on May 23, 2019. Steve already had two sons from a previous marriage, Parker, 25, and Noah, 21, as well. The judge told the couple that from now on, the adoptive children were just as much their own.When the dads looked up into the grateful eyes of their new children, they couldn’t have been happier.

As much as we hate to admit it, we typically put too much stock into what other people think.

set boundaries at work and in personal relationships, and you’ll find balance more easily.Ironically, when we attempt to control life, it usually causes everything to spiral into chaos. But if we don’t take any action, life will also slip through our fingers and result in even more problems. Like anything else, balance is necessary to keep life flowing without disruptions.You can compare it to a musical instrument that requires tuning and regular maintenance to play the correct notes.

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fixing things makes you powerful, and you go out of your way to achieve the feeling. However, accepting that you can’t always solve issues for others doesn’t make you powerless. Instead, it helps you put the energy into solving your problems and taking care of yourself.You become a stronger person when you know when to stop fixing problems for others.

There are many facets to being a parent, with one of those facets including discipline. There are many misconceptions about what discipline is and what it is for, and we will cover those and how to effectively discipline your child here.First and foremost, discipline is not obedience or even punishment. Discipline is the practice of teaching your child how to conduct themselves properly in the world.

Music has saved my life more than once, and I mean that quite literally. When my depression is especially bad, I turn to music. I’ve always found that listening to music helps me work through the intensity of what I’m feeling, and there are songs that distinctly stand out from certain periods of my life. I can go back to a song I listened to years ago during a rough patch, and I’m immediately brought back to that time in my life.

Derrick Snow is one of the coaches that we found this month and we did a little interview with him. He impressed us with his unshakeable faith in the human potential. Ever since he was a kid, he discovered the power the narratives we keep telling ourselves have over our lives. He saw amazing people […]

Marilyn Simmons Bowe is one of the coaches that we found this month and we did a little interview with her. She impressed us with her adventurous life, her persistence, faith and innovative mind. Starting from a a clapboard house, with no running water, she climbed the social ladder through education and through understanding something […]

I already felt trapped in my body due to my disabilities. I’ve felt like a caged bird for years yearning to fly, to feel the wind in my wings and soar to great heights. I had dreams all my life that I could fly. Now the cage is smaller.

“Stop being the strong Black woman,” they said.

A position of mental confusion causes you to become distracted and disorganized in your life. You cannot define what’s a priority from things that can wait, and it’s impossible to make sound decisions. The key is to build mental muscles to help you declutter your mind.You need space in your brain to organize your time and keep up your energy, and it all starts by unraveling the unhealthy thought patterns you’ve picked up along the way.

Not available July 20? Don’t worry. Register now and we’ll send you the replay link to watch at your convenience.Maladaptive daydreaming, sometimes called daydreaming disorder, describes the experience of becoming immersed in elaborate fantasies that lure an individual away from their day-to-day responsibilities for hours at a time.

Failure is a myth. There’s no such thing. What we call failure is really just a “missed mark.” It’s an unrealized goal or an incomplete vision.

nodded again.Sara started off as a shot put competitor, but spent every single afternoon running and training with the rest of the track team.  She was very competitive, and by the end of our freshman year she was down to 219 pounds.  She also won 2nd place in the countywide shot put tournament that year.  Three years later, during our senior year, she won 3rd place in the 10K run.  Her competitive weight at the time was 132 pounds.There was a time when Sara was convinced that it was impossible to lose weight because, in her past experience, it had never worked out the way she had hoped.  She had completely lost faith in herself.  But, with consistency—with a daily ritual of trying again and again—she restored her faith and achieved the “impossible.”  And when Sara showed up to my 37th birthday (pool) party and BBQ recently, I smiled when I overheard another guest she just met compliment her on her bathing suit and physique.Of course, Sara still works really hard—she tries again—every single day to maintain what she has achieved.And, so do I…Some people get this idea about me, because I’m a New York Times bestselling author who has spent the past decade writing and teaching people how to create more success and happiness in their lives, that I don’t ever fall short and fail miserably in these areas.  But of course, I’m human, so that’s not true at all.  I fall short and fail at things much more than you might imagine, and certainly far more than I’d often like to admit.  And, it feels just as horrible for me as it does for you or anyone else—I absolutely lose faith in myself sometimes.Deep down, of course, I know these negative reactions aren’t helpful.  So I own up to what happened, learn a lesson or two, and then get

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my first psychotic episode in 2016. This was triggered by extreme stress and a severe lack of sleep after coming out of a long-term relationship. It didn’t help that I wasn’t happy with my job at the time either.

zodiac signs and am a fan of the Enneagram, learning about Human Design left me in awe. No matter how much I identify with the Type 2 Enneagram and how many times friends tell me “that’s so Libra of you,” finding my Human Design type didn’t just tell me the information I already knew but gave me insight into how I’m meant to live.

Derek Sivers said, “Don’t be on your deathbed someday having squandered your one chance at life, full of regret because you pursued little distractions instead of big dreams.”Those big dreams are what Paulo Coelho called “Personal Legends” in The Alchemist. It’s comparable to your life purpose.When you live your Personal Legend, you tend to experience synchronicities, live life in flow and are well on your way to self-actualization.

In the past year, I started experiencing lightheadedness, fatigue, headaches, shortness of breath, and “brain fog” — and the symptoms increased the longer I stood. Basically, I was experiencing everything some people would feel before fainting, but luckily, I’ve never hit the floor. There are days when someone speaks to me, my mind is cloudy, and I’m trying so hard to process what they are saying to me that it becomes exhausting.

Family dynamics shape who we are as humans and dictate how we cope and undergo experiences and life-changing events. I am originally from South Korea, and the social norms don’t usually allow for affection or closeness. This dynamic became apparent when I was diagnosed with a tumor on my thyroid and eventually a tumor on my ovary. This caused me to move back to South Korea and leave the United States — where I had been attending boarding school since I was 16.

Every time I need to go somewhere I can’t walk to, I get in the car. This seemingly ordinary task is what many people do each day. The seat I always sit in is the same, no matter which vehicle I enter. I sit in the passenger seat of the car. The visual perception part of my learning disability makes driving neither safe nor possible. Being seated in the passenger seat, though, has enabled me to have a unique perspective on life.

Oh, college. Fun times when you didn’t know you had attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), had to go through your first major breakup, and ended up moving across the country on a whim due to what could have been your first true manic episode. 

Living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be overwhelming. Even before seeking a formal diagnosis and treatment, it can be tough to navigate the aftermath of a trauma experience, the mind awash with questions: What happens next? Is it affecting you in ways you haven’t even realized? How do you seek treatment?

Two and a Half Men, CSI and Days of Our Lives. It starts, she says, with becoming who you want to be before you’re actually there.“The order isn’t you have the thing and then you become it,” she says.

Love has been an integral part for art inspirations. It has been one of the favourite themes among artists since art ever evolved, throughout history and geography. Art has been so expressive in the depiction of love, so there could be a more romantic way to express your love than with art. You’ll be surprised to see how limitless art makes it for you to depict your love to your lover.

Starting a journal is easy. All that you have to do is grab a notebook or a cute journal and get started. You can write about whatever you want, and targeting specific areas can improve your life.

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Euphoria, The White Lotus, The Handmaid’s Tale, and Sharp Objects—just to name a few. And she made her first debut at fashion’s biggest night out (AKA the Met Gala) this year, proving she can add fashion “It Girl” to her experience. It’s not all fame and fashion for the Idaho native though—she restores cars, sweats it out in the MMA cage, spoils her rescue pup, and prioritizes her mental health (a far cry from her Cassie and Olivia characters). I turned to my trusted celebrity sources to get the details on how Sydney finds balance.

As a mom who works from home while caring for two young kids, I know all too well how easy is to get overwhelmed and stressed out. I also know the deep sense of regret and sometimes shame that bubble up when I lash out from a place of agitation (usually at my boyfriend, who’s equally frazzled).