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by Andrea Bahamondes
Intentional Living: Drop some āNosā to Make Room for More āYesā in 2024
Ever notice how life is this wild dance of saying yes and no? When we're nodding along to one thing, we're waving goodbye to something else. It's like a...
Winter Blues: Change Your Winter Routine to Save the Holidays
Ooohā¦ the holidays. Cozying up with a cup of hot cocoa, the smell of wood burning in the fireplace, an old Tony Bennett album playing in the background. Hmmā¦...
Courage and Vulnerability: Navigating the Journey to an Authentic Life
A few days ago, after something was mentioned in a session with a client, I spent an entire afternoon having a mental wrestling match with a word. You know,...
How to Identify Your Values: The Journey Back to What Truly MattersĀ š
What do I Truly Want? When was the last time you asked yourself that question? Do you know the answer? We get busy. We get lost. We get jaded. And, somewhere...
Survive the Holidays with the 4-Step Formula to Emotional Mastery š§š»
As the holiday season approaches, the rollercoaster of emotions can also start feeling a little overwhelming. š¢ And, it's perfectly okay to acknowledge that....
How to Track Your Mood: The Benefits, Best Practices and Apps
We all have our days. Youāre feeling anxious, irritable, or just low energy. Everything feels off. It can be even more frustrating when you donāt know whatās...
The ā3-to-1 Positivity Ratioā and Why āBe Positiveā is Terrible Advice
Comedian and podcaster Marc Maron tells a story I love, about how everybody in the audience was laughing, except for one guy, who at that point becomes his...
Mind Over Mood: The Right Foods to Improve Mental Health
Letās state the obvious right from the startā¦ Your diet can have a bigger impact on your overall mental health than you thought. We usually look at therapy...
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How to Set Emotional Boundaries [Donāt drink someone elseās poison]
Can you tell me a quick story about resentment, frustration, and guilt trips, but with a positive ending? Thatās what Iām setting myself to do today, wish me...
Positive Thinking: How it Can Improve Your Mental Health
Are you a half-full or a half-empty glass kind of person? Positive thinking can be a powerful tool for improving mental health and overall well-being. Sure,...
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