Tag: self-care
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Learning to Sit with Sadness: The Tender Path to Strength
Sadness. It’s a word we often shy away from, a feeling we’re conditioned to push down, rationalize away, or simply “fix.” In our fast-paced, relentlessly positive world, sadness is often seen as a fault, a sign of weakness, a problem that needs to be rushed through or, even worse, hacked away with quick fixes and…
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Romanticizing Healing vs. Living It: The Unfiltered Path Home
Healing looks beautiful on paper. It photographs exquisitely, fitting perfectly into the moodboard aesthetic of pastel journals, softly lit rooms bathed in golden hour glow, and serene, filtered selfies. It’s the image of someone gracefully overcoming adversity, emerging stronger, lighter, and perpetually at peace. But the reality? Oh, the reality of healing is a different…
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Glitter on the bandage
A Poetic Reflection: Glitter on a Bandage In the spirit of embracing the raw truth of healing, I wanted to share a poem that delves into this very contrast. We often see the polished version of recovery, but true healing is rarely neat. This poem, “Glitter on a Bandage,” explores the space between the beautiful…
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Emotional Exhaustion, The Silent Drain on Your Soul
On “Me, Myself, and Therapy,” we often shine a light on the hidden battles we fight, the silent struggles that drain our reserves long before we even realize what’s happening. One of the most insidious of these is emotional exhaustion. It’s more than just being tired after a long day; it’s a profound, pervasive weariness…
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Tired Doesnt Cover
In our recent exploration of emotional exhaustion, we’ve touched upon the many ways this profound weariness manifests. We’ve discussed the physical symptoms, the mental fog, the irritability that creeps in. But sometimes, words like “tired” or even “exhausted” simply don’t seem to fully grasp the deep, pervasive drain on our spirit. They fall short of…
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Letting Go Gracefully: The Art of Releasing What No Longer Serves You
In the intricate tapestry of our lives, there are threads we weave with intention, and then there are those that fray, tangle, or simply cease to hold meaning. Yet, so often, we cling to them out of habit, fear, or a misguided sense of loyalty to what once was. The concept of “letting go” isn’t…
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