selfcare
The importance of self-care is paramount; enhance your health and wellbeing, manage your stress, and maintain control under pressure.
Doggedly determined ...
This New Year's Eve I set my intention to be more 'dog', because 'dog' is the path to a good night's sleep. When I ask my dog, 'what's with you?', she gives me a look that says 'nada', which is impressive as I'm pretty sure she doesn't speak Spanish. Then she yawns, shuffles a little on the hearth rug and returns to doggie dreamland. At times, envious of her ability to just snooze at will, I toss a distractor:
By Elaine Ruth White4 years ago in Psyche
THE BREAD TRAP
Sleep shouldn't be hard! I personally have no trouble slinking off into the beautiful dark silk of night. I know others do. The trouble I have now, in my mid forties is staying awake. But how has it come to this? Admittedly I am a little overweight. But I exercise when I can. I snore - like Godzilla with a cold - my wife constantly says. But I have had tests for sleep apnoea which have proved fruitless. I have depression. Inflammatory arthritis. I need to cut myself some slack right?
By Dom Watson 4 years ago in Psyche
Hidden Signs Of Stress
We are all victims of stress, often without even realizing it. Many who experience constant stress choose to eat, drink and smoke more in the hope that they will feel better, instead of trying to eliminate the factors that brought them into that state.
By Sabrina Boyd4 years ago in Psyche
Dishonest, High Conflict, Exhausting Relationships
Narcissists are experts at creating conflict. They thrive on drama; it’s what makes them tick. They absolutely can’t live without it. Narcissists feel alive in the midst of drama; they are fueled by chaos. They’re inconsiderate and self-centered. In the narcissist’s world, it is always all about them.
By Bridget Vaughn4 years ago in Psyche
My Latest Experience with Fear
Yesterday I had quite an experience that made me think to myself to a great extent. To give you context here… It’s the holiday season and, about a week ago, one friend of mine, from college, invited me to go to his house because he was going to host a reunion with his friends. An important thing to know: I have only seen him once and I didn’t know any of his friends.
By Carlos Velasco4 years ago in Psyche
Gone by night
My alarm clock goes off at 4:44 am sharp. It feels like waking up to emptiness and despair every day. I immediately go to my dresser to pick out my clothes and put on the golden locket given to me for a present that I never let leave me. Then I make my way to have a bite. On the way out, I slide into the bathroom to brush my teeth. Quickly, I squeeze toothpaste on my toothbrush and brush my teeth rapidly before making it out of my low-end apartment to commute.
By Jericho J weiss4 years ago in Psyche
An Empty Cup
I've never been good at rest. I've spent my life feeling as though I always have to be working towards the next thing. The next goal is always on the horizon, waiting for me to look at it. Fighting a feeling of failure based on such an intangible concept is...kind of the worst. My goals are lofty. Difficult. Rarely ever attained in a day, and yet--nightly, my failure to attain them brings me to a low that I can't logic myself away from.
By Jenna Nicole Lee4 years ago in Psyche
How to Optimize Your Self For Success
Those investing their time and money into life coaching or therapy are interested in actualizing themselves, reaching their highest potential, optimizing their experience in each realm of life, or at minimum, ending their psychological and emotional suffering. Therapy or coaching is intended to guide an aspect of one's experience from darkness into the light - it often involves both emotional healing and that which was once unconscious to become conscious so that new actions can ensue. Whether your preferred avenues for self-actualization are self-guided or with the help of a therapist or coach, there is a powerful practice that could significantly expedite the process - the practice of realizing the Self.
By Lisa Anzaldua4 years ago in Psyche
