The power of negative thinking may be all-consuming and immensely detrimental in our lives. They can prevent us from reaching our objectives, lower our self-esteem, and even affect our physical well-being. By learning to reframe negative beliefs, we may change them into good ones and recover control over our lives. Taking negative thinking and transforming […]
Author: Risa Silver
Trigger Tracker: Identifying What Triggers Negative Emotions and Behaviors
Have you ever realized that you reacted poorly to a circumstance even if you didn’t completely understand why you felt that way? Trust me, you’re not alone:) It is not uncommon to have negative emotions and behaviors, yet, it can be challenging to determine what causes these feelings and behaviors. The use of a trigger […]
Self-care that may prevent crisis
Taking care of yourself is essential if you want to deal with the stresses of life that you can’t control. If you take care of your body and mind, you’ll be in a better position to thrive, but many people mistakenly consider self-care a frivolous extra rather than an essential part of their daily routine. […]
Exercise
Even though we know the benefits of regular exercise on our physical and mental health, many of us still find it challenging to maintain an exercise regimen. I know it was my experience! Of course, you have to take caution with medical needs and that’s why it’s important to consult with your doctor first. Any […]
More About Anger: Understanding and Managing Your Anger
I thought it would be good to write more about anger because, interestingly, the topic of anger has come up several times in conversation with people I know. First, let’s accept that anger is a normal feeling that everyone feels at some point or another, but it may become a problem when expressed in harmful […]
About Resilience
Resilience is the capacity to overcome obstacles, adversity, and stress. It is a skill that may be acquired and enhanced by various activities, including engaging in self-care, creating social networks, or learning coping mechanisms. When you are resilient, you can draw on your inner strength to overcome obstacles or setbacks like losing your job, being […]
Ultimate Coping Playlist
I’m betting that everyone reading this likes music! Even since ancient times people have used music to influence or express how they feel. When I was younger I would listen to sad songs when I was sad. It really fed that feeling for me. I don’t do that anymore and, looking back, I wonder why […]
Managing thoughts and feelings
Our thoughts and feelings can affect our experience of the world, how we relate to other people, and even how our bodies function. I can say from experience that stewing in negative thoughts affected my physical health. When I made the decision to actively look for and focus on good thoughts I started healing. Gratitude […]
A Little About Boundaries
We establish our limits, or boundaries, to safeguard our bodies and our emotional and mental well-being. These are the parameters we define for how we want to be treated by others and how we will react if those parameters are not honored by the other party. There are three types of boundaries: physical, emotional, and […]
Reasons for Living
In the past, I’ve experienced days, even months, when I felt as if I was stumbling around in darkness. At those times it seemed there was no relief in sight. I know I’m not the only one and I want to share what helped me find my way out. First, everyone is unique so some […]