Meme taken from Facebook Saying “my life stinks” when things go wrong is self-deprecating, defeatist, and fills you with sadness. Saying “this isn’t the life Godzilla wants…… Read more “Godzilla loves you and wants you to have an amazing life!”
Tag: negative thoughts
Posts for Mental Health Day October 10
The things that had the BIGGEST impact on my own mental health were teaching myself to like myself, suspending judgment, practicing speaking kindly instead of cruelly to myself, and allowing this whole set of tools to rewire my brain!
I know it sounds very innocuous, but HOW we see ourselves and speak to ourselves is foundational to developing more tools, for how quickly or how slowly we heal and grow, how we see the possible solutions, and how we implement them long-term.
There’s a fine line between positivity and denial
Edit: I found this funny/sad article about toxic workforce “positivity”, and I see how positivity has been weaponized against workers: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/people-sharing-most-cult-job-034503536.html What is Toxic Positivity? I heard…… Read more “There’s a fine line between positivity and denial”
Anxiety – dealing with the shoulds and coulds…
January is typically a difficult month for me with the extreme cold and with the very short daylight hours, I usually struggle with depression, anxiety, lack of…… Read more “Anxiety – dealing with the shoulds and coulds…”
Is depression a lack of faith? What happens when it is treated as such?
No photo credit, quote by Tamara Kulish When we belong to a church or faith community where people are judged according to the level of faith they…… Read more “Is depression a lack of faith? What happens when it is treated as such?”
It’s easy to be a critic, but being a doer requires effort, risk and change.
Mindset “It’s easy to be a critic, but being a doer requires effort, risk and change.” – Wayne Dyer Everyone’s a critic, so the old saying goes.…… Read more “It’s easy to be a critic, but being a doer requires effort, risk and change.”
Worrying is using your imagination to create something you don’t want.
acupunctureinmichigan.com “Worrying is using your imagination to create something you don’t want.” – Abraham Hicks Thoughts are things, they affect us and have the power to help…… Read more “Worrying is using your imagination to create something you don’t want.”
Be around the light bringers, the magic makers, the world shifters… these heartbeats are your people.
Wild and Wise Women “Be around the light bringers, the magic makers, the world shifters, the game shakers.They challenge you, break you open, uplift and expand you.They…… Read more “Be around the light bringers, the magic makers, the world shifters… these heartbeats are your people.”
Habit Power: We are what we repeat
positivethinkingrevolution “Habit Power: We are what we repeat, so repeatedly choose thoughts that create the life you love.” I became a convert to positive affirmations and positive…… Read more “Habit Power: We are what we repeat”
Peace is the result of retraining your mind to process life as it is, rather than as you think it should be.
http://www.simplereminders.com “Peace is the result of retraining your mind to process life as it is, rather than as you think it should be.” – Wayne Dyer A…… Read more “Peace is the result of retraining your mind to process life as it is, rather than as you think it should be.”
Be love, Be light!
“Be love, Be light!” Just do your best with what you have, at this time! You don’t need to be perfect! When we stop negatively judging ourselves,…… Read more “Be love, Be light!”
No matter how long you’ve traveled in the wrong direction, you can always turn around.
“No matter how long you’ve traveled in the wrong direction, you can always turn around.” There are times in our lives where we have a big “Aha!”…… Read more “No matter how long you’ve traveled in the wrong direction, you can always turn around.”
WARNING: This post may be triggering! Instead of getting defensive, say, “Thanks for letting me know your thoughts. I’ll consider them.”
Instead of getting defensive, say, “Thanks for letting me know your thoughts. I’ll consider them.” – Henry Cloud WARNING: This post may be triggering! Feeling offended has…… Read more “WARNING: This post may be triggering! Instead of getting defensive, say, “Thanks for letting me know your thoughts. I’ll consider them.””
Sometimes the best things happen unexpectedly!
Sherri Bishop incrediblejoy.com “Sometimes the best things happen unexpectedly!” Isn’t this the truth?! Unexpected things have happened to me, sometimes I saw them as being wonderful when…… Read more “Sometimes the best things happen unexpectedly!”
You get world peace through inner peace.
Hay House “You get world peace through inner peace. If you’ve got a world of people who have inner peace, then you have a peaceful world.” -…… Read more “You get world peace through inner peace.”