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Which emotions create cycles of disconnection in your life? The counterfeits will take us down destructive cycles of disconnection.  Stop being fooled by the counterfeits and step into your authentic self
Eustress - 4 Emotions for Mental Health Awareness (Part 1 of 4) May 02, 2024

It’s Mental Health Awareness Month! Time to turn our attention to mental health and check...

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The Misconceptions of Being Nice Apr 26, 2024

The desire to be a "nice person” often leads us down a deep tunnel of repression. A tunnel...

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Running Toward a Life Without Misery Apr 19, 2024

My high school friend group, made up of me, my cousin Vaughn and our buddies, was a fun bunch of...

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Tap Into Your Inner Power Like a Boston Marathoner Apr 15, 2024

The Boston Marathon is the pinnacle of the racing world. It is every distance runner’s...

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What is the Difference Between Guilt and Shame? Apr 04, 2024

Is shame a synonym for guilt?

Shame is often used as a synonym for guilt. Feeling...

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The 7 Elements of Love Mar 29, 2024

Love is the most beautiful gift we get to experience in this life. It connects us to each other,...

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What is Love? Mar 26, 2024

 

Be honest, did you sing “ Baby don’t hurt me” after reading the title?...

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Do you feel Invisible? Mar 21, 2024

Have you ever walked into a room and felt like no one saw or acknowledged you?

Maybe it was a...

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The Lies of People Pleasing: How to Turn Nice into Kind Mar 19, 2024

Consider the following scenario:

Alyssa has a meeting with her team today. Her boss will review...

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Where Did the Idea of Being "Nice" Come From? Mar 13, 2024

Exploring the Origins and Implications of Authentic Kindness

The words we choose to express...

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Opening the Box: Understanding the World of Emotional Triggers Mar 12, 2024

Today I received a package. No, not the kind you're thinking of, but something far more...

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Invisible Expectations: The Covert Contract be kind covert contract healthy habits nice vs. kind Mar 11, 2024

A friend invited me to sit in his box seats at a Utah Jazz game completely free. The game was an...

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