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We all feel nostalgic sometimes, but we shouldn’t constantly dwell on the past to the point where we start feeling depressed. Comparing our past to our present makes it impossible for us to appreciate anything that we’ve accomplished or gained. We tend to forget any of our past difficulties […]

Why Feeling Nostalgic Can Be Bad: 3 Tips to Overcome ...

Creating a scrapbook is a fun way to help us appreciate our present lives. Rather than romanticizing our past, we can focus on our current and new memories. #nostalgia #nostalgic #scrapbooking #howtohappy #growthmindset

Happy Thoughts: October 17, 2021 at 02:12PM

Impostor syndrome is feeling like a fraud when it comes to any of our successes & accomplishments. It prevents us from recognizing our own abilites which makes talking to someone about it a great way to cope. Whether it’s a friend, therapist, or family member, talk to someone who you […]

Happy Thoughts: October 07, 2021 at 10:50AM

Having social anxiety makes it tricky for us to learn what situations make us uncomfortable & which make us feel distressed due to our anxiety. It can be difficult to know the difference especially if we tend to avoid all social events. The best thing to do is to start […]

Happy Thoughts: October 03, 2021 at 02:29PM

Expressing ourselves creatively is important for our mental health and wellbeing. It’s a great way to release our negative emotions & also help manage anxiety by allowing us to put our energy toward something. We don’t have to be great at art, for example, to express ourselves artistically. Anyone can […]

Happy Thoughts: September 25, 2021 at 03:44PM

Being alone and loneliness are two very different things. While loneliness and purposely isolating ourselves aren’t too great for our wellbeing, learning to enjoy our own company every once in a while is. Going out with friends can make our experiences more enjoyable because we get to share them. […]

3 Tips To Start Enjoying Being Alone

By doing new things alone, we build confidence in ourselves after every little new success. That confidence will relieve our anxieties and allow us to be able to enjoy doing things on our own. Write a list of things you find challenging. Pick one every week and do it. Comment […]

Happy Thoughts: September 19, 2021 at 12:17PM

Negative self-talk is extremely common in those that suffer from self-loathing. Writing out our negative thoughts and reading them out can help us recognize how harsh our words are. This is a great first step to practicing positive self-talk; it’s easier to change the way we speak to ourselves when […]

Happy Thoughts: September 09, 2021 at 01:29PM

According to an article from “Insider”, Dr. Martin Reed, a certified clinical sleep health expert states that “If you nap for too long and wake abruptly from a deeper stage of sleep, you can feel groggy and lethargic upon awakening.” A ten to twenty minute nap is the ideal power […]

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