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How to positive self-talk for a happier life, self acceptance, your best friend

The world throws enough judgement and tests your way, so why add more negativity to the mix? Be your own best friend and practise positive self-talk to find more calm, boost your self-confidence and find happiness. It is also a way to solve most of your problems. I know it’s a bold statement, but let’s dig in and see why. What was first? Positive dialogue with yourself creates increased self love and one cannot fully exist without the other one. Did you become happier and more confident as you started talking to yourself positively, or did your mindset change first, followed by increased happiness? According to science it’s the latter. From your mind's perspective, what you don't think about might as well not...

Developmental Psychology, Self-love

10 powerful steps to radical acceptance

Aug 17. 2023

steps to radical acceptance, self acceptance, self criticism

We are our harshest critics. How often have you been so tough on yourself that you quit something, gave up midway or not even started all due to your own intrusive thoughts? Let’s explore how to avoid that with these steps to radical acceptance and high levels of resilience. Radical acceptance is a concept from dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) that involves fully and completely acknowledging reality without resistance and judgement, or attempts to change it. It means embracing things as they are, even if they are difficult or painful, in order to reduce suffering and improve emotional well-being. Yeah, so? What does it mean? Examples of radical acceptance By fully embracing what life throws at us, we remove the emotional burden that could potentially...

Self-love

How to be your own best friend

Aug 14. 2023

Safety instructions on the plane always state that you should secure your own oxygen mask before helping others. Even children! The welfare of those around you relies on your well-being also. This is why you must prioritise taking care of yourself first before you can assist others the best you can. Let’s explore how to be your own best friend. Self-love is a verb We live in a society that rewards deeply self-centred, outgoing, extraverted, result-driven attributes. Nevertheless, we are reproached for exhibiting a touch more self-care and setting our boundaries as if such conduct is a bad thing. I’m sure we all feel a sense of guilt (even if only slightly) when declining a friend or family member's request in favour of...

Self-love

5 ways to set your boundaries for better life

Aug 03. 2023

How to set relationship boundaries for respect

Relationship boundaries may appear as high walls built around a person to some, a means of creating distance. Some might even see them as selfish, inflexible, or uncooperative. Nevertheless, boundaries safeguard what is sacred to you and promote self-respect, while also encouraging others to respect you in return. No matter if the relationships in question are between you and others, or the relationship with yourself. Why is it important? Firstly, personal limits serve as your initial line of defence with the world: work, acquaintances, family, friends, and partners. Moreover, they protect your time and maintain a feeling of authentic sense of comfort. We desire others to appreciate us and respect our time, and setting relationship boundaries is a way to attain this. By...

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How to positive self-talk for a successful life

Aug 23. 2023