Life is full of uncertainty and often hands us more than we can handle. So it feels like we have more reasons to be stressed than not. From big stressors to little ones, stress can take a toll on us. When we experience stressful situations, our bodies respond in different ways. Our muscles tense up, we get sweaty, our hearts pump faster, or our immune system becomes suppressed. We are designed for self-preservation, so when we are faced with a stressful situation and bodies gear up to face danger. Not a day goes by where we aren’t faced with stressful moments. So, it’s important to observe how your body reacts to stress and develop stress management techniques to effectively cope and manage your stress. Below are some stress management techniques you can try to combat stress.

Sometimes we cling to things that cause pain and suffering. Because of our need for certainty. We all need to feel certain that we can find some comfort in our lives. And letting go of those past emotions means stepping into the unknown. It takes a lot of courage to let go of what’s familiar, and embrace an uncertain future. Learning to let go of past emotions is difficult, but not impossible. So if you’re holding on to something that’s costing you your happiness. Here are some ways you can let go and move on from the past, and start living a life full of joy.

There are times in our lives where we are faced with difficult emotions like anger, fear, loneliness, pain, and sadness are inevitable. We choose to push it away and distract ourselves, pretend that’s everything is Ok, or snap at those trying to help. But these things don’t make the situation better. So it’s vital to have mindful coping strategies for dealing with difficult emotions. Instead of using avoidance as a way to deal with difficult emotions, try one of these mindful ways to process difficult emotions.

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What if there was no limit to your learning ability, and the limit of what you could accomplish is dependent on the amount of passion and training you’re willing to put in? According to Carol Dweck a Stanford professor of psychology, this is more than a hypothetical situation and isn’t dependent on your skill level or intelligence. It’s a mindset, that one can develop at any point in their lives. In her book Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, she explains how a fixed mindset can have an overall negative impact on your life, but on the other hand, a growth mindset can cultivate development. So let’s look deeper at the differences between a growth and fixed mindset. As well as the benefits of a growth mindset and what you can do to develop one.

Do you often find yourself waking up with no sense of direction and feeling overwhelmed by the day ahead? Or your body feeling on edge? If the answer is yes, then you may want to think of making changes to your morning routine. How we start the day sets the tone for the rest of the day. So having a healthy morning routine can reduce anxiety and set you up for a happy, healthy, and productive day. Let’s take a look at how we can decrease the symptoms of anxiety and take control of our mornings.