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In psychology, perfectionism is a personality trait characterized by a person’s striving for flawlessness and setting excessively high performance standards, accompanied by overly critical self-evaluations and concerns regarding others’ evaluations. The truth is the path to success isn’t always linear! Did you know that Play-Doh was originally sold as a wallpaper cleaner? And the drug designed as a not-so-effective blood pressure medication became the blockbuster drug Viagra! As one recovering perfectionist to another...Stop trying to do things perfectly and instead just do them. Even if the results aren’t what you envision, they could lead to something even better. Take care of yourself

When someone hurts us or causes us great pain, it’s normal and understandable to be angry at that person, and to want justice or even revenge. But at some level, we know that nursing our pain and anger eats away at us, but we remain stuck unable to move on from all the past hurt and wrongs. You may have heard or read that it’s helpful to forgive the person who hurt you. But how are we supposed to do that, when what they did was so horrible and wrong and the last thing... we feel like doing is forgiving them? A lot has been written about forgiveness and the importance of it for our own mental, emotional and even physical health but it might be helpful to quickly clarify what forgiveness is and isn’t. Forgiveness is NOT forgetting what happened to you. Forgiveness is NOT condoning what happened to you. Forgiveness does NOT mean you ever have to see the person again, or like them. Often not dealing with them again is a boundary you must set for personal safety. You can forgive and also have nothing to do with them in the future. Letting go of the pain from the past will free YOU. Forgiveness is a process that takes time. Surround yourself with caring people. Seek out professional help while you navigate the process of forgiveness, and assist you in working through the difficult and painful emotions involved in forgiving someone, and ultimately being able to discover inner peace. Take care of yourself

Music is more than entertainment and culture. Research has proven there are healing and therapeutic aspects of music. Listening to music can reduce pain, it improves cognitive functions, and it can aid in child development! Music increases the quality of our moods on a daily basis, it elevates our overall well-being. How many of you have found that the right song at the right time can influence your mood? Maybe you’re tired and after listening to an upbeat song that you perha...ps even sang along to or played air drums/guitar etc you felt more energized. Music is physical and chemical. Uplifting music releases dopamine into our system (the feel good amino acid generated adrenally). Or have you found yourself stuck in traffic and you’ve selected or by some cosmic circumstance the song playing was more soothing. In short order you felt yourself calming down and relaxing. You lowered your shoulders from your ears and unclenched your jaw and steering wheel. Music is a powerful element we can all access readily to help us regulate our emotions. It can stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system, lowering stress hormones while reducing heart rate and blood pressure, resulting in a calmer attitude. So the next time you notice that you need to change your emotional state try taking a break with a little musical accompaniment! Take care of yourself See more

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Seasons are changing what is the ideal temperature and amount of light that you physically desire? Do you love the bright sun and hot weather? Or are you like me and you prefer cooler temperatures with less intense sunlight! Whatever your preference, the change in season will affect you. Understanding and responding to your needs will help you prepare for whatever season is approaching. There are three key points that will help you manage seasonal changes. Exercise - Moving... your body on a regular basis has positive effects on your physical and emotional health. You don’t need to train for a marathon. Walking around your neighborhood, doing push-ups, running around outside with children - all have the same benefit. Light - Everyone needs to be exposed to sunlight on a daily basis. Since many jobs can be done indoors, this often takes effort. But the benefits are great, physically and emotionally. Our bodies absorb vitamin D, important to our health, from sunlight. And the energy and emotional boost that we get from a few minutes in the sun can be exceptional. Talk to someone - All transitions have their challenges, and it’s always easier when you’re talking to someone about it. Whether you’re talking to a friend, coworker, or therapist, let someone into your inner thoughts and experiences. Take care of yourself See more