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Shame and the Antidote

  Shame is the painful feeling of humiliation or distress caused by the consciousness of wrong or foolish behaviour. It’s extremely uncomfortable because when we

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In Defense of Hobbies

As responsibilities pile up and stress builds, the first thing we tend to let go of are hobbies. We tell ourselves that we “don’t have

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Anxiety and Stress

In general, anxiety, in and of itself, is natural and adaptive; it is a normal reaction to stress, and it has its place as an

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Am I Sad or is it SAD?

  The winter months can be challenging for many reasons.  We live with shorter days and limited sunlight exposure.  We tolerate frigid temperatures that make

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Heartbreak

  Heartbreak is a painful experience. The pain that a person goes through can be beyond words and explanations. Feeling sad, lonely, and hurt are

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Befriending Yourself

Compassion is the feeling that happens when you notice that others are suffering and your heart responds to their pain with love and kindness.  Compassion

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 Life in Balance

  Do you feel pulled in a million different directions?  In a culture that celebrates busyness and overachievement, we can find ourselves like a hamster

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