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Thoughts About Thoughts

March 16, 2023
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Thoughts About Thoughts

March 13, 2023

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) suggest that our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are interconnected, and that what we think and do impacts the way we feel. It follows that monitoring and changing thoughts where needed can change one’s life.

It’s reported that the average person has more than 6,000 thoughts per day. Becoming aware of these thoughts and thought patterns is imperative to changing behaviors and emotions. We will only feel as good as our thoughts allow us to feel.

Think of your mind as a thought machine that’s at work during all your waking hours and sometimes even when you’re in a deep sleep.

Where do thoughts originate?

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ADHD in Women

March 5, 2023
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ADHD in Women

Attention is complicated, and it can be even more complicated when you have attention-deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD). This mental health diagnosis has been a buzzword as of late. Recently there has been an increase in diagnosis, especially amongst women. Since ADHD in women has not been as researched in the past as much as men and children, the amount of resources for women who are experiencing ADHD are sparse. However, there has been an increase in awareness within women and ADHD, which I find hopeful. Although some might find it problematic, one of the contributing factors to this awareness has been social media, specifically TikTok.

The TikTok platform has made it easy and convenient to share our experiences. Offering validation for shared experiences and comfort that we are not a ...

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Beauty in the Boundaries

February 21, 2023
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I was talking with my daughter recently and she shared with me that she is teaching my granddaughter about setting and respecting physical space limits. My daughter didn’t use those specific words, but it is essentially what she was referring to. It reminded me of the importance of setting clear boundaries with others and the important responsibility of keeping and respecting boundaries of others and of ourselves. It is good to recognize that we all have limitations and recognizing that and putting healthy boundaries up helps us to thrive.

My granddaughter is learning about a physical boundary, but there are other areas we may want to consider when thinking of boundaries. Areas that I have learned to value and protect with boundaries include financial, time, energy, and emotional boundaries. These can change as our circumstances change, but it is good to know what boundary I need or want to be in place for the c ...

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