From Hurt to Healing: Understanding Yourself Through Pain

I recently came across a saying that I couldn’t stop thinking about:“When a serpent bites you, you don’t chase after it asking why it bit you. Instead, you focus on healing yourself, sucking out the poison. That’s how you heal.” This analogy resonated with me deeply. When someone is mean or a bully, they might…

Frustration Unlocked: Simple Steps to Manage Your Expectations and Stay Calm

Feeling frustrated? This happens sometimes when you have done something with all your heart, gave it your all and you didn’t get the desired outcome. Why do people get frustrated? In psychology, frustration is a common emotional response to opposition, related to anger, annoyance, and disappointment. Frustration arises from the perceived resistance to the fulfillment…

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Exercise: Turning Negative Thoughts into Empowering Beliefs

Step 1: Identify Your Negative Thoughts Step 2: Challenge These Thoughts Write down your answers next to each negative thought. Often, you’ll find that these thoughts are not as valid as they seem. Step 3: Reframe the Negative Thoughts into Positive Affirmations Step 4: Create a Daily Affirmation Practice Reflection Questions: Goal of the Exercise:…