Bad habits
Are You an Arrogant Control Freak, Too? Probably.
Recently I have realized a few precious little nuggets of truth about myself. And by "realized" I mean that these little nuggets have been shouting in my face like a toddler begging me to watch him jump up and down for the hundredth time and I have just now tuned in to what he was actually saying.
By Anna Anderson5 years ago in Confessions
The Cortisol Connection: Managing Stress in a Season of Panic
Stress can be defined as a state of mental, physical or emotional strain resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances. High-stress levels are linked with excessive amounts of the hormone cortisol, which can induce negative mental and physical effects. In "The Cortisol Connection," Shawn Talbot describes how stress ("what you feel when life's demands exceed your ability to meet those demands") can cause blood levels of cortisol to rise excessively. Unless amounts of this hormone are brought under control, there is little point in dieting or exercising to prevent weight gain and disease. The book describes ways of lowering cortisol to levels compatible with excellent health.
By Sachin pandit 5 years ago in Confessions
In All Honesty I'm Fat and Unhappy
You know the saying, "well at least I'm fat and happy?" In all honesty I'm fat and unhappy - because I have been stuck in a repetitive cycle of anxiety and depression - which feeds my obesity. It's okay to be happy and fat, but once it brings on the issue where pain is a daily thing, mentally and physically, there is nothing to feel happy about. I am for one - going to be open and honest about what myself as an obese individual feels about spreading a message of what is called "body positivity." (specifically for individuals like myself).
By Haley C.5 years ago in Confessions
Nymphaeaceae
I was twelve when I realized that there was a link between the Body and the Mind. The Body...or rather, MY body, was frail. Easily broken, scarred and scraped up from living in this world. My Mind on the other hand, was free. It was an intangible thing that no one could touch. I was free in my own head to wander wherever I wanted to, whenever I wanted to and my Mind could take my Body for the ride but never the other way around.
By Kaysha Bounos5 years ago in Confessions
The Rough Dry Ground
I don’t have a drinking problem. I drink just fine, thank you. My problem is that I think that drinking is the cause and solution to most of my problems, only not at the same time. Whenever things go wrong, I find a nice neat glass of whiskey makes it more palatable. Unfortunately, when I look in the mirror, at my bank account or lack of progress in my life, I tend to think that maybe if I drank less those things would get better. Realistically, I’ve found that it just doesn’t work that way because psychologically there’s got to be more to the problem. I mean, if I looked at it logically.
By D Jay Collins5 years ago in Confessions
The binge in me
To do things moderately is to live a healthy and less dramatic life. Really you will agree with me there is definitely no need to be excessive or act excessively. But then, I have for a long time realized that there is always a part of humans that loves to do the opposite regardless of the consequences it may bring. We most times enjoy to do and act excessively and most of the times it isn't warranted, or should i say avoidable.
By Olalekan Adeeko5 years ago in Confessions
My Secret Cure to Shyness; and My Obsession with Theater
Have you ever made a wish on a birthday candle? The homemade cake sits on the table as friends and family joyously sing as the candle slowly burns, illuminating whatever decorations are on the cake. What did you wish for? True love? A new bike? World peace? Did you ever have a wish you so desperately wanted to come true that you wished for it many times?
By Olivia Lang5 years ago in Confessions
Freedom in Happiness
I find freedom. In the process of collecting my aggression and frustration, processing it to the expression of choices I make while I produce something, relevant or irrelevant, the piece is simply the product of my identity. Creativity is a bridge to addressing the issue, capturing a feeling. In a state similar to what some refer to as “free-flowing” creative expression; swift, mindless cuts to a stencil and strokes of a brush. Still, with a balance of intricate and precise placement that I blame on a grip, that is usually choking my emotions. This is the basis.
By Nicolas Linsalata5 years ago in Confessions
Kant Lie to Me. Top Story - June 2021.
I have recently made an unfortunate discovery. The man I love is a liar. This could be a devastating realization if it weren’t for the fact that his lies are pointless. He lies about what he ate, drank, and even how much sleep he got on any given day. The motivation is, of course, to keep me from worrying about his health, thereby saving himself from my nagging or, as I like to call it; Persistent care. I know what you’re thinking. If he lies about the small things, what else could he be hiding? More importantly, why do I accept this behavior? My journey to sophrosyne forced me to meditate on this subject instead of jumping to conclusions. A little research and empathy should go a long way.
By Diana Herrera5 years ago in Confessions
A Change for Good
Since I was a child, my goal was to please people and gain their approval. We all know that this is not healthy, but the more approval I got the bigger my high was. It was most important to gain the approval of my parents, my sister, close friends and my boss for all areas of my life. I was getting burnt out attempting to please everyone. Looking after eveyone else meant no one was looking after me.
By Kirsty Milroy 5 years ago in Confessions
