Build a positive, appreciative and respectful relationship with your body and yourself.
Affirmations are not about repeating endlessly “I’m happy, I’m happy” like a dumbass, and expecting to be suddenly happy and not depressed anymore. But they do work, especially if you are dealing with a lot of negative thinking and self-loathing. They work, that is if you identify the right affirmations for your specific problems, if you do them right with…
About a year ago, I finally took the plunge and shaved my hair. What a life-changing decision that was. I cannot even begin to describe how much shaving my hair has impacted my life since doing it, but I thought I’d try. And no, I’m not just talking about a “look” thing. It also has to do with learning and…
Sometimes, you think everything is going well in your life, and yet you are miserable, angry, frustrated, and sad. You have nightmares, don’t eat well, no longer hear the birds chirping, or see the beauty that surrounds you every day. You hate everything and everyone, or almost. But you can’t quite put your finger on what exactly is bothering you.…
When you are trying to reach a goal, quit a bad habit, or change any unwanted behavior, setbacks and relapses are part of the process. But being too hard on yourself, overly self-critical, or beating yourself up makes things worse. It’s a common misperception that feeling bad about relapsing is a way of holding yourself accountable and will help you…
Can our mind become sick? Well, I’m no doctor, but it sure felt like mine was. After years of severe depression, mistreatment and not paying attention to it, I think my mind had become very sick and tired. Like a rotten fruit, it was iving birth to completely fucked-up thought patterns. I suppose it was all a result of mental…