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The Stories We Tell (and other white lies)

The Stories We Tell (and other white lies)

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Tell a New Story: It’s Your Life

Tell a New Story: It’s Your Life

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Intentional Acts of Kindness

Intentional Acts of Kindness

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It’s Ok to Rest (We Need Reminders)

It’s Ok to Rest (We Need Reminders)

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Let Warm Memories Carry You

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Notice Your Negativity Bias (Hint: We’ve all got one)

Notice Your Negativity Bias (Hint: We’ve all got one)

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Self-Kindness: Finding Refuge for Ourselves

Self-Kindness: Finding Refuge for Ourselves

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What elfish things are you up to this holiday seas What elfish things are you up to this holiday season? What are your favorite traditions? It's my favorite time of the year even if we fib a little bit. Read my recent blog post, "The Stories We Tell (and other white lies)," go to my linktree. #generosity #magicalthinking #stories #christmasmagic #christmaslights #merrychristmas #christmasvibes #xmas #christmaseve #winter #christmascheer #santaclaus #saintnick #elves #raindeer #stockings #silentnight #babyjesus
May you have a Happy Thanksgiving. May you find co May you have a Happy Thanksgiving. May you find comfort and joy. May you live with ease and kindness. #thankyou #gratitude #love #grateful #selflove #motivation #happiness #meditation #inspiration #mindfulness #life #selfcare #positivevibes #peace #positivity #healing #blessed #mindset #believe #nature #thankful #spirituality #happy #mentalhealth #instagood
Life is stressful. The news is always bad. Pressur Life is stressful. The news is always bad. Pressures to please, perform and be productive is exhausting. And if there is any one fix, get outside. Tend to a plant. Breathe in fresh air. Nature is restorative and opens us up to a deep sense of connection. Be kind to yourself and evoke the calming effect of nature in daily life. #peaceful #awe #beautiful #nature #travel #peaceofmind #calm #meditation #life #happiness #relax #happy #naturelovers #landscape #sky #beauty #positivevibes #gratitude #goodvibe #mindfulness #kindfulness #selfcare #mentalhealth
Here we are again. It's World Kindness Day. Nov 13 Here we are again. It's World Kindness Day. Nov 13, 2022 Every day is an invitation to practice kindness. Don't underestimate the power of a kind gesture or act (which many of us do, according to social research). It's truly a practice of planting seeds. The weeds will show up, of course, but keep tending to the good you can give -- and are willing to receive. Humanity needs many gardeners. #worldkindnessday #becompassionate #bekind #kindness #kindnessmatters #mentalwellness #spreadkindness #love #kindnessiscontagious #randomactsofkindness #selfkindness #kindnessday #lovingkindness #selflove #actsofkindness #generosity #showcompassion #gentleness #worldkindnessmovement #loveiseverything
A little effort can go a long way when we are all A little effort can go a long way when we are all in this together. Your voice matters. Plus, it's World Kindness Week. #rockthevote #youth #freedom #futuregenerations #love #womensrights #civilrights #guncontrol #climatechange #mentalhealth #democracy #midterms #getoutthevote #debate #discussion #voted #yourvotecounts #ballot #voteforchange #spreadkindness
It's so easy to fall into the habit of telling you It's so easy to fall into the habit of telling yourself a story about yourself that may be misguided, distorted, and totally untrue. We can't really help it. Our attention networks in the brain will readily focus on the potential problems in an unknown future or the real problems and memories from the past. It’s called the negativity bias and we all have it because: (1) it’s a survival algorithm to be prepared for potential danger, and (2) the brain’s neural networks take the path of least resistance and prefer what’s familiar (even if not helpful). Like an old song these stories play in the background and will grab our attention, often at inopportune times. Going on a new date? Giving a presentation? Speaking up for oneself? Once we notice the inner dialogue and be curious about it, we can actually make some decisions. Is it a story still worth telling? Is there anything more to be learned here? Is it time to create a new plot? What you focus on grows stronger. So go ahead and live into a new story. You have permission. #beopen #curious #journaling #journal #writing #storytelling #healing #confidence #optimism #positivitybias #neuroplasticity #faith #hope #wonder #love #bekind #compassion #motivation #life #positivity #selflove #inspiration #positivevibes #mentalhealth #happy #joy #selfcare #mindfulness #loveyourself
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