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Winky Zhou
Oct 11, 20235 min read
Embracing the Unchangeable: A Journey to Inner Peace
What is Radical Acceptance? "Radical Acceptance" is a term often used in mindfulness and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). It refers to...
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Winky Zhou
Oct 10, 20234 min read
What Is Grounding?
In psychotherapy, grounding refers to a set of techniques and practices that help individuals stay present in the moment, connected to...
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Winky Zhou
Oct 6, 20234 min read
Distracting Activities
When faced with an emotional crisis, it's important to take proactive steps to prevent the situation from escalating. Engaging in these...
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Winky Zhou
Oct 4, 20234 min read
Recognizing Signs of an Emotional Crisis
To effectively manage emotional crises, it's crucial to be aware of what transpires before and during moments of distress. Assuming...
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Winky Zhou
Oct 3, 20233 min read
Cost Benefit Analysis
This exercise delves into the complex motivations behind certain behaviors that may not be beneficial in the long run. People often...
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Winky Zhou
Sep 29, 20234 min read
Tolerating Discomfort: Overcoming the Habit of Delay
Procrastination often arises from a desire to avoid negative emotions associated with a task. This discomfort intolerance can be overcome...
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Winky Zhou
Sep 27, 20234 min read
Practical Strategies to Stop Procrastinating
Mastering the art of procrastination in practical terms requires understanding the tasks at hand, the methods to accomplish them, and the...
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Natasha Filntissis
Aug 31, 20233 min read
How to Recognize and Challenge Your Procrastination Excuses
What Are Procrastination Excuses? Procrastination excuses are like little tales we tell ourselves to justify putting things off. These...
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Natasha Filntissis
Aug 31, 20234 min read
Understanding Procrastination: Why We Delay and How to Tackle It
As we start to say goodbye to the summer days, and the back-to-school season peeks around the corner, it's the perfect time to dive into...
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Natasha Filntissis
Jul 16, 20234 min read
Prioritizing Self-Care: A Guide to Creating Your Own Personalized Plan
The COVID-19 pandemic was really tough for most of us, and it made us realize how important it is to take care of our mental health and...
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Natasha Filntissis
Jul 15, 20237 min read
What Are Anxiety Disorders?: How to Deal with Anxiety
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide. In the United States, approximately 40...
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Natasha Filntissis
Jun 29, 20235 min read
Shattering Self-Care Myths: 5 Damaging Misconceptions
Self-care is the art of taking care of yourself. It refers to any activity or task that helps us manage stress and improve our overall...
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Natasha Filntissis
Jun 17, 20234 min read
The 4 Dimensions of Self-Care: Taking Care of Every Part of You
Have you ever wondered why taking care of yourself is so important? Self-care is all about looking after different aspects of your...
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Natasha Filntissis
May 30, 20234 min read
From Tension to Tranquility: The Art of Progressive Muscle Relaxation
When we experience fear and anxiety, our bodies often respond with muscle tension. This can manifest as a feeling of being "tense" and...
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Natasha Filntissis
May 28, 20235 min read
How to Use Situational Exposure to Overcome Your Fears
Sometimes, when we want to avoid feeling anxious in certain situations, we try to stay away from those situations as much as we can. But...
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Natasha Filntissis
Apr 18, 20234 min read
How Safety Behaviours are Holding You Back and What to Do About It
Safety behaviours are things we do to feel more comfortable in situations that make us anxious. For example, if we believe that a...
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Natasha Filntissis
Mar 27, 20233 min read
4 Communication Patterns that Destroy Trust in Your Relationship
In the world of relationships, communication is a key factor in maintaining a healthy and fulfilling connection with your partner....
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Jasmine Tsang
Mar 16, 20232 min read
Tips on being objective when recording what happened
might've read somewhere online that recording your thoughts is effective in improving your mental health because it increases your...
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Jasmine Tsang
Mar 15, 20233 min read
4 Unhealthy Thinking Patterns that Lowers Your Self-Esteem
You may have tried to improve your self-esteem by thinking more positively, acknowledging your strengths, learning to love yourself, and...
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Jasmine Tsang
Mar 14, 20233 min read
5 Ways To Boost Your Self-Esteem (Other Than “Thinking Positive”)
You have most likely been told to “look on the bright side” or “just think positive!” if you have discussed about your self-esteem...
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