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How To Create A Secure Attachment Style

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Life can be a wild ride, full of ups and downs. But imagine having a secret weapon: a built-in confidence that helps you navigate it all. That's what a secure attachment style feels like. Having a secure attachment style is fundamental to fostering healthy, supportive, and fulfilling relationships. It promotes a sense of well-being and resilience, enabling us to thrive both within our relationships and in our personal lives.  ““Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of  trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success  achieved.” - Hellen Keller Ways to create secure attachment in relationships: Learn about your own attachment style There are four main attachment styles as well as associated thoughts-behaviors. Learning your own empowers you to spot trends in your relationship history which makes it easier to make plans to break unhelpful patterns. To learn about different attachment styles see here . Examine your be

Aligning With Abundance: Embracing The Summer Solstice

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The summer solstice arrives today, marking a turning point not just on our calendars but in the subtle hum of the cosmos. As the Earth reaches its maximum tilt towards the sun, we in the Northern Hemisphere experience the year's longest day, a time steeped in symbolism and ripe with esoteric potential. This celestial event isn't merely a prelude to long, lazy days by the pool; it's a potent surge of solar energy believed by many (including myself), to amplify intention, heighten intuition, and illuminate new pathways for growth. Today I'm sharing my favorite traditions and rituals that I practice to honor the energetic power of the Sun. Celebrating The Longest Day Of The Year Walking in nature, foraging Take a walk in nature to connect with the earth. Collect flowers, herbs, or stones that you find along the way, with respect to the environment. Take the time out to connect with your bare feet (or hands if needed) to the earth and visualize the sun pouring beautiful gol

7 Reasons To Include Affirmations In Your Daily Routine

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  What Daily Affirmations Are Affirmations are short, positive statements that are repeated regularly to encourage a focused and optimistic outlook. People use affirmations as a tool to influence their thoughts and beliefs, which can positively impact their emotions, behaviors, and overall mindset. Imagine sprinkling sunshine on your thoughts each morning. That's the power of positive affirmations! These little bursts of positivity can help you bloom with confidence and chase away negativity's gray clouds. Plus, to do this is so simple and yet so effective!  7 Reasons To Try Daily Affirmations  Increased Self-Confidence Regular use of affirmations can boost self-confidence and self-esteem. Affirmations that focus on one's strengths and capabilities can help reinforce a more positive self-image. Positive Reprogramming  Affirmations can help rewire the brain to think more positively. By repeatedly stating positive thoughts, people can start to override negative or limiting be

Bringing Awareness: Self-Regulation

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  What Self-Regulation Is Self-regulation is the ability to manage one's emotions, thoughts, and behaviors effectively in various situations. This involves controlling impulses, maintaining focus, and adapting to changing circumstances to achieve personal goals. It encompasses emotional regulation (managing feelings), cognitive regulation (controlling thoughts and focus), and behavioral regulation (guiding actions and reactions). Key Components Include: Self-awareness Recognizing our own thoughts and emotions. Self monitoring  Tracking and assessing one's behavior and performance. Self-control Managing impulses and delaying gratification. Problem solving Identifying and implementing strategies to overcome obstacles. Goal setting  Establishing clear and achievable objectives. Adaptability  Adjusting to new information or changing conditions. When working on ourselves, self-regulation is an imperative part to becoming the best version of ourselves. Being able to effectively self-

7 Reasons To Try Something New

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  "Embrace the unfamiliar; it's the doorway to your greatest discoveries." When you get into a routine, sometimes you forget the importance of trying new things. The days become easy. They might even become a blur, and you may not remember anything from one day to the next. You may feel as if you lack any creativity at all. Doing new things interrupts your routine and brings new life into your day. It can also do so much more for us!  7 Reasons To Try Something New Dealing with failure When you do more things, you will experience more failure. This may be frightening and a reason you have chosen not to do new things. However, failure, when you try, is something you can learn from. Remember, you are experiencing failure right now if you’re not doing new things. You might as well do new things so that you’ll learn more. Experience more success It’s all in the numbers. If you experience more failure, the numbers say that you’re also going to experience more success. You can

Unlocking Your Full Potential: 5 Goals For Personal Fulfillment

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  When we hear about goals, they often sound like something that changes year to year, and frequently has to do with money or weight loss. Don't get me wrong goals like that are important, and fulfilling! But for this I'm focusing on five goals that we should all work towards every day. This article will cover the five most necessary goals for personal fulfillment which can ultimately help you reach your full potential and achieve any other goals you have. 5 Daily Goals We All Need Integrity  From business to interpersonal relationships, when you live life with honesty and commitment to ethical values, you’ll find that a rewarding sense of wholeness awaits you. Integrity is a goal that will help you feel like you’re making the world a better place with your presence.  "What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals." – Zig Ziglar True Happiness  Happiness is not really a destination as much as it is a state of mind.

Bringing Awareness: Radical Acceptance

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  What radical acceptance is Radical acceptance is a concept originating from dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). It involves acknowledging and accepting life's difficulties and unpleasant realities as they are, without judgment or a desire to change them. It's about recognizing that some things are outside our control, and struggling against them only increases suffering. Radical acceptance is a key skill for managing distress and fostering emotional well-being. By accepting what is, we can move forward with greater clarity and focus on what we can control, such as our reactions and responses. Radical acceptance serves as a therapeutic strategy to address willfulness by encouraging us to adopt a different approach to difficult circumstances. 10 Ways To Practice Radical Acceptance  1. Embrace your feelings. Allow yourself to feel whatever you're experiencing without judgment or criticism. 2. Focus on the present. Direct your attention to the here and now, letting go of worr