Traditional talk therapy tries to untangle the mess using the brain’s higher functions—the parts responsible for logic and reason. But there’s a snag. The deeper parts of our brain, the ones wired for survival, they’re on high alert, scanning for danger at every turn.
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It’s important to recognize the difference between chronic fatigue within survival mode and exhaustion after overwhelm and limited capacity. Feeling burnt out is different from feeling raw. But when we do feel safe enough that our body craves slowness and rest, we should lean into it. It may feel strange at first to rest when our body is so used to constantly being in survival mode. But this feeling of freedom is what will help us improve our overall well being and change our thinking around self-care.
Toxic positivity is the belief that no matter how awful or difficult a situation is, people should maintain a positive mindset.
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Who’s sick of hearing the words “self care”
I think we have self care all wrong- self care should never be used as a tool to increase productivity.
Let me say it again for the people in the back : SELF CARE SHOULD NEVER BE USED AS A TOOL TO INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY!
I’m tired about hearing about not being able to “pour from an empty cup.” This suggests that we can’t be good mothers, wives, employees, supervisors etc. if we don’t take care of ourselves. But that mentality suggests that we need to care for ourselves only to continue to pour out onto everyone else. What if we actually cared for our wellbeing’s and did things that brought us joy because we DESERVE joy? Full stop. Yes- the people around us will reap the benefits of this- but that should be ONE of the benefits – NOT the whole point.
Society’s idea of “self-care” is a load of crap. Read More »
Can anxiety be a good thing? Short answer- yes. We often hear about the negative aspects of anxiety, many individuals with anxiety describe it as a feeling of nervousness and dread that can be distracting at best and all-consuming at worst. Anxiety is typically experienced on many levels, affecting your emotions, physical body, and thought
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EMDR is an effect method for eliminating symptoms of trauma and distressing memories and help you to live free of distress and anxiety. This post explains EMDR in simple terms for those not understanding what it is.