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3 Tips for Working Through Shame
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3 Tips for Working Through Shame

Shame is an emotion that we all feel, but we pretty much all hate to talk about. That’s because shame is designed to make you feel like there’s something wrong with you. Of course you wouldn’t want to talk about that! You aren’t doomed to be stuck in a shame spiral forever. Here are 3 ways to start working through shame.

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4 Ways Mindful Breathing Can Help You Feel Better
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4 Ways Mindful Breathing Can Help You Feel Better

It might seem surprising, since breathing is the one thing we’ve all been able to do since birth, but many folks have a tendency to hold their breath when they’re stressed or distracted. Getting in touch with your breath through mindful breathing can help you feel better during times when you are stressed or upset.  

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5 Ways to Deal with Rumination
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5 Ways to Deal with Rumination

When you get stuck in a never ending loop of negative thoughts about a situation, you might be ruminating. This distressing pattern of thinking can be hard to break out of, but there are things you can do to help yourself when you find yourself stuck in rumination. 

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5 Reasons Why Crying is Good For You
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5 Reasons Why Crying is Good For You

Many of us think of crying as a negative thing, but crying is actually an important function, physically and mentally. Crying is an often cathartic release that can improve mood, sleep, and relationships, and lower stress levels when you’re feeling emotionally triggered. 

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