Posts tagged self help
Values Exercises to Help You Make Better Choices

Obama once said something to the effect of, “the fewer options I have in my day to day life, the easier it is for me to make the really hard choices.” I’m paraphrasing, but he was speaking to the fact that the more choices we have in life, the more struggle we experience. Choices take an immeasurable amount of energy, whether it’s choosing what dress to wear or whether to quit your job. 

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How to Write Unique Affirmations

Today, I have been in recovery for 5 years, and I am swimming in self-love, in great part because of my affirmation practice. I am a better partner because I take care of and love myself. I am a more thoughtful and considerate friend because I believe in my skills as a listener and empath. I work smarter, not harder, because know I deserve breaks to recharge. I want to share with you my affirmation practice, because it has evolved dramatically from those first few months in treatment. I want to teach you how to go from writing simple, generalized affirmations to powerful, uniquely your affirmations. 

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