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little snippets of advice for everyday challenges many people share

Mindfulness Tips for When You’re Having a Bad Day
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Mindfulness Tips for When You’re Having a Bad Day

When you’re in the middle of a bad day, you might feel like there’s nothing you can do to feel better in the moment. Depending on the situation, that might be true. However, mindfulness can be a helpful tool to have in your mental toolbox for when tough stuff comes up. Relying on mindfulness can help you make the most of your bad day and gain a sense of peace. 

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6 Safe Ways to Express Anger
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6 Safe Ways to Express Anger

Part of the experience of an emotion is sitting through it - there’s really no way around experiencing the emotion if you want to move forward from it. Think of other emotions you feel. When you’re sad, you might cry, or cuddle a pet, or take a nap. Those are all safe ways to cope with sadness. There are options for you to express anger in safe ways too.

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11 Mindful Quotes for Serenity and Clarity

11 Mindful Quotes for Serenity and Clarity

So often we hear messages from society that we need to be fitter, prettier, more youthful, wealthier and to reach some future state of being in order to be happy but the truth is that peace and contentment are available to you in the here and now.

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A Blessing for Career and Work Struggles
Calming, Hope, Inspiration Dr. Victoria Ranade Calming, Hope, Inspiration Dr. Victoria Ranade

A Blessing for Career and Work Struggles

So many of us struggle with knowing what it is we are meant to do with our lives and career. We get up and go to work from 9 to 5 and wonder — is this it? Is this what my life is meant to look like? Life is full of so many trade offs — we choose the secure job over the interest that we’re passionate about but seemingly doesn’t make as much sense.

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17 Quotes on Love and Letting Go That'll Help  You Move Forward and Heal Again
Acceptance, Calming, Quotes, Letting Go Dr. Victoria Ranade Acceptance, Calming, Quotes, Letting Go Dr. Victoria Ranade

17 Quotes on Love and Letting Go That'll Help You Move Forward and Heal Again

We all experience pain and heartbreak in our lives. It can be difficult to let go of past hurt and disappointments. With depression, we are often stuck in the past, and with anxiety, we are often worried about the future. The key to happiness is letting go and living in the present to feel more peace and enjoyment in life. Below are 17 letting go quotes that’ll help you move forward through difficult times and heal again.

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35 Positive Affirmations for Anxiety and Depression That Will Transform Your Life
Calming, Emotions, Inspiration, Positive Vibes Dr. Victoria Ranade Calming, Emotions, Inspiration, Positive Vibes Dr. Victoria Ranade

35 Positive Affirmations for Anxiety and Depression That Will Transform Your Life

Thoughts affect your reality — they create an energy and perspective that shape your actions. Positive affirmations can help you adopt a positive mindset and changes in your life. Although there are many things in life we cannot choose, we can always choose new thoughts and perspectives — new ways of thinking and possibilities for the future.

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