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Why do you put yourself down? So why do we do it? Sometimes we’ve learned negative beliefs from childhood or adolescence. Especially for those who have experienced abuse, neglect, or trauma in some way, we feel undeserving of love, of hope, and even other important things in life like a relationship with God, wealth, having basic needs met (food, shelter, clothes), healthy relationships, good health, etc. Sometimes we compare ourselves to others and assume things about ours...Continue reading

Does exercise really help you sleep? It sure does. Exercise helps you sleep in a few ways. First, it reduces stress levels, which can quiet your mind before bed so you don't hit the pillow with thoughts racing 100 miles per hour. Second, exercise requires you to burn more energy during the day, so you'll naturally feel more tired at night. Walking... Who it's for: The person who needs to destress. A nice walk outside might be the antidote to your sleep struggle. Walking at any pace is a relaxing way to wind down from the day. The combined benefits of exercise and nature exposure work together to promote restfulness. Try it out: Sometime in the evening, head out for a 30-minute walk (or however long you have time for). Choose your pace based on what feels good that day. Listening to calm music may enhance the effects of your walk on your sleep. Start small Be consistent Avoid sleeping ineven on weekends Stay out of your head If you don't fall asleep within about 20 minutes, leave your bedroom and do something relaxing.

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With the pandemic, the holidays can be lonely and sad occasions for many Canadians. So what do you do? When you’re feeling stressed, take care of yourself taking small, positive steps can help you feel better and more in control. How to take care of yourself:... Understand what causes stress and recognize your own feelings. Be patient with yourself and those close to you it takes time to manage feelings. Learn how to manage your reactions to these experiences. Focus on the things you have control over. To keep your stress in check, it can also be useful to participate in activities or try relaxation techniques. Here are some examples of activities and techniques that have been proven effective: Hobbies. Discover a new pastime or take part in an activity that you enjoy. Physical activity. It has countless benefits for your health and wellbeing that go beyond better stress management. Yoga, breathing exercises and meditation. All these techniques are highly effective for managing stress. Visualization. Visualization techniques tap into your ability to form positive mental images. Massage therapy. Many types of massages exist, and some have a particular focus on relaxation. It may help to: Maintain daily routines and do things that normally give you pleasure. Eat healthy foods, get sleep and exercise if possible. Accept support and assistance. Allow yourself to feel sad and grieve Take small steps. Find more on coping with crisis. Take care of your mental health. Try reaching out to a supportive friend or family member to talk about any difficult emotions you may be feeling. Know that it’s okay to skip family gatherings to protect yourself, your family and your community. Let your loved ones know ahead of time if you don’t feel comfortable gathering. Stay virtually connected to your friends and family through: phone and video calls emails text messages Remember You Are Loved All My Relations

Remember You Are Loved All My Relations Toxic people are manipulative. Their modus operandi is to get people to do what they want them to do. It’s all about them. They use other people to accomplish whatever their goal happens to be. Forget what you want; this is not about equality in a relationshipfar from it.... They are judgmental. Keep your eyes and ears open for criticismabout you, what you've done, and what you didn’t do. It’s never about them, and they will lie if it serves them. They take no responsibility for their own feelings. Rather, their feelings are projected onto you. If you try to point this out to them, they will likely vehemently defend their perspective, and take no responsibility for almost anything they do. They don't apologize. They don’t see any reason to, because things are always someone else’s fault. In many instances, although they try to orchestrate relationships to serve their own ends, they try to gain sympathy and attention by claiming victim status. They are inconsistent. It’s hard to know who you’re with at any given time because they are often not the same person. They may change their perspective, attitude, and behavior depending on what they feel they need to accomplish or what they want to have happen. (And they know how to be kind when they want something from you. They make you prove yourself to them. Toxic people make you choose them over someone else, or something they want over something you want. Often, this turns into a divide and conquer dynamic in which the only choice is them, even to the point of requiring you to cut off other meaningful relationships to satisfy them. They make you defend yourself. They have difficulty staying on point about certain issues, probably because they’re not interested in your point of view or trying to reach an amicable conclusion. Remember, they are supreme manipulators: Their tactics may include being vague and arbitrary, as well as diverting the focus of the discussion to how you’re discussing an issueyour tone, your words, etc. They focus on problems, not solutions. They are not caring, supportive, or interested in what’s important to you. In fact, the good things that happen to you move the attention away from them and thwart them from focusing on their own goals. Beware of people who find fault with you and make you wrong. Loyalty is foreign to them. Remember You Are Loved All My Relations

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1. Grow a thick skin and expect rejection and setbacks. Commit yourself in advance to facing the many smackdowns you will encounter like all happy people before you. 2. Ditch the desire for comfort and step into growing pains. Be willing to go to the edge of your emotional pain so you can be fully present with what lays beyond the barrier. 3. Be willing to postpone immediate gratification in the short term for the fulfillment of your goals in the long term.... 4. Cultivate spring-back sustainability. Think of yourself as an elastic band that bends and stretches to a certain point before you spring back higher than you fall. 5. Refer to previous experience. Reflect on past obstacles you’ve overcome in your climb. Point to lessons learned and your personal resources and underscore ways you have grown stronger through past hard knocks. 6. Identify self-doubts that have cramped your style or crippled you from growing fully. Harness theminstead of running from themand channel them into useful skills so they don’t paralyze you. 7. Stay off the roller coaster. Manage the ups-and-downs of your life by treating highs and lows equally. Celebrate the highs but don’t take them any more seriously than the lows, and don’t take smackdowns any more seriously than upswings. 8. Eschew the what-the-hell effect. This attitude only adds insult to injury. Face letdowns by taking the towel you want to throw in and use it to wipe the sweat off your face then ask, what you can learn that will help you grow. 9. Practice positive self-talk and optimism. Avoid negative put-downs and criticisms. Instead of bludgeoning yourself after a setback, give yourself positive affirmations and encouragement to get back in the saddle. 10. Catch yourself when you fall. After a setback or discouraging situation, your motivation bounces back quicker when you support yourself with compassion. Instead of kicking yourself when you’re down, be on your own side, wish yourself well, and be your number one cheerleader as you progress in your goals.

Remember You Are Loved All My Relations Three core themes: coherence, purpose, and mattering. They are defined below.... Coherence refers to the process of making sense of the world and one’s experiences in it. Feeling a sense of order and comprehensibility are key facets of life coherence. Purpose describes the feeling of having a life goal, or multiple life goals, and working towards those goals. It is understood as a future-oriented motivational state and involves having a vision for how one's future should be. Mattering refers to the belief that one’s actions are making a difference in the world and that one’s life is significant and worth living. In uncertain times, I usually expect the best. If something can go wrong for me, it probably won’t. I'm always optimistic about my future. I mostly expect things to go my way. I often count on good things happening to me. Overall, I expect more good things to happen to me than bad.

Remember You Are Loved All My Relations Having a sense of self-worth means that you value yourself, and having a sense of self-value means that you are worthy. ... Self-worth is defined by Merriam-Webster as: a feeling that you are a good person who deserves to be treated with respect....Continue reading

Remember You Are Loved All My Relations The reasons for low self-esteem are many but can be treated at home with the right tools. The first step is to determine what the issue is and then to find a way to get it resolved. This can involve changing lifestyle, eating habits, or even the way you look at the world. You will find that if you can work through it and improve the way you feel, your self-confidence and your self-worth will rise.... Sometimes low self-esteem can stem from trauma or a difficult childhood. Sometimes it can be down to an unhappy marriage, divorce, or relationship break up. The causes of low self-esteem can be complicated and you will have to think carefully about what your particular problem may be. Other causes of low self-esteem could be a result of too much negativity in your environment. This could include a lack of positive thinking and self-talk. There are also certain types of illnesses that can cause low self-esteem and one such disease is called social anxiety. This disorder is not only destructive to one's life but can also affect one's health. Social anxiety is caused by being afraid of being embarrassed and losing your social interactions in public places. The more severe the condition, the harder it is to overcome. Physical ailments can also result in low self-esteem. People who suffer from chronic pain, joint pain, arthritis, or migraine headaches are often left feeling unhappy and unattractive. The causes of low self-esteem can also be a result of poor diets and poor nutrition. There are also certain types of illnesses that can cause low self-esteem and one such disease is called social anxiety. This disorder is not only destructive to one's life but can also affect one's health. Social anxiety is caused by being afraid of being embarrassed and losing your social interactions in public places. The more severe the condition, the harder it is to overcome. Some people are going to need a therapist to help them work through the problems that caused their high self-esteem. This can involve finding a way for them to live life to its full potential and learn new skills. Once this is done, they can then be better equipped to face all types of life challenges and overcome their problems.

Remember You Are Loved All My Relations Ever encountered someone who frustrates you so much that you feel like you want to pull your hair, jump around the room and just scream out loud? You're not alone....Continue reading

Stress is a normal part of life that can either help us learn and grow or can cause us significant problems. Stress releases powerful neurochemicals and hormones that prepare us for action (to fight or flee). If we don't take action, the stress response can create or worsen health problems....Continue reading

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Why do you put yourself down? So why do we do it? Sometimes we’ve learned negative beliefs from childhood or adolescence. Especially for those who have experienced abuse, neglect, or trauma in some way, we feel undeserving of love, of hope, and even other important things in life like a relationship with God, wealth, having basic needs met (food, shelter, clothes), healthy relationships, good health, etc. Sometimes we compare ourselves to others and assume things about ours...Continue reading

Does exercise really help you sleep? It sure does. Exercise helps you sleep in a few ways. First, it reduces stress levels, which can quiet your mind before bed so you don't hit the pillow with thoughts racing 100 miles per hour. Second, exercise requires you to burn more energy during the day, so you'll naturally feel more tired at night. Walking... Who it's for: The person who needs to destress. A nice walk outside might be the antidote to your sleep struggle. Walking at any pace is a relaxing way to wind down from the day. The combined benefits of exercise and nature exposure work together to promote restfulness. Try it out: Sometime in the evening, head out for a 30-minute walk (or however long you have time for). Choose your pace based on what feels good that day. Listening to calm music may enhance the effects of your walk on your sleep. Start small Be consistent Avoid sleeping ineven on weekends Stay out of your head If you don't fall asleep within about 20 minutes, leave your bedroom and do something relaxing.

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With the pandemic, the holidays can be lonely and sad occasions for many Canadians. So what do you do? When you’re feeling stressed, take care of yourself taking small, positive steps can help you feel better and more in control. How to take care of yourself:... Understand what causes stress and recognize your own feelings. Be patient with yourself and those close to you it takes time to manage feelings. Learn how to manage your reactions to these experiences. Focus on the things you have control over. To keep your stress in check, it can also be useful to participate in activities or try relaxation techniques. Here are some examples of activities and techniques that have been proven effective: Hobbies. Discover a new pastime or take part in an activity that you enjoy. Physical activity. It has countless benefits for your health and wellbeing that go beyond better stress management. Yoga, breathing exercises and meditation. All these techniques are highly effective for managing stress. Visualization. Visualization techniques tap into your ability to form positive mental images. Massage therapy. Many types of massages exist, and some have a particular focus on relaxation. It may help to: Maintain daily routines and do things that normally give you pleasure. Eat healthy foods, get sleep and exercise if possible. Accept support and assistance. Allow yourself to feel sad and grieve Take small steps. Find more on coping with crisis. Take care of your mental health. Try reaching out to a supportive friend or family member to talk about any difficult emotions you may be feeling. Know that it’s okay to skip family gatherings to protect yourself, your family and your community. Let your loved ones know ahead of time if you don’t feel comfortable gathering. Stay virtually connected to your friends and family through: phone and video calls emails text messages Remember You Are Loved All My Relations

Remember You Are Loved All My Relations Toxic people are manipulative. Their modus operandi is to get people to do what they want them to do. It’s all about them. They use other people to accomplish whatever their goal happens to be. Forget what you want; this is not about equality in a relationshipfar from it.... They are judgmental. Keep your eyes and ears open for criticismabout you, what you've done, and what you didn’t do. It’s never about them, and they will lie if it serves them. They take no responsibility for their own feelings. Rather, their feelings are projected onto you. If you try to point this out to them, they will likely vehemently defend their perspective, and take no responsibility for almost anything they do. They don't apologize. They don’t see any reason to, because things are always someone else’s fault. In many instances, although they try to orchestrate relationships to serve their own ends, they try to gain sympathy and attention by claiming victim status. They are inconsistent. It’s hard to know who you’re with at any given time because they are often not the same person. They may change their perspective, attitude, and behavior depending on what they feel they need to accomplish or what they want to have happen. (And they know how to be kind when they want something from you. They make you prove yourself to them. Toxic people make you choose them over someone else, or something they want over something you want. Often, this turns into a divide and conquer dynamic in which the only choice is them, even to the point of requiring you to cut off other meaningful relationships to satisfy them. They make you defend yourself. They have difficulty staying on point about certain issues, probably because they’re not interested in your point of view or trying to reach an amicable conclusion. Remember, they are supreme manipulators: Their tactics may include being vague and arbitrary, as well as diverting the focus of the discussion to how you’re discussing an issueyour tone, your words, etc. They focus on problems, not solutions. They are not caring, supportive, or interested in what’s important to you. In fact, the good things that happen to you move the attention away from them and thwart them from focusing on their own goals. Beware of people who find fault with you and make you wrong. Loyalty is foreign to them. Remember You Are Loved All My Relations

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