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As a child, playing in the garden, the blissful absence of having to think or to worry seemed to me like my natural state. But now as an adult, all the conditions seem to be against finding something like that natural state.
I’ve been struck this week in my work by how important the attitude we strike is to the effectiveness of things we do to help ourselves. I am starting to believe that it is even possible to use a self-compassion technique so instrumentally that it brings us no real relief.
What do you want? It’s a simple question but one that we are sometimes terrified to ask. Once we get used to it, however, it can have some radical, yet gentle effects.
Therapy isn’t just about dealing with pain or life problems; it can also be a tremendous tool for achieving personal growth and happiness.
Chronic inflammation associated with a high BMI appears to be a risk factor not only for heart disease, cardiovascular disease, and other disorders, but also for impairments in cognitive functioning.
Whether it’s reading, listening, watching, creating, walking, gaming or something else entirely, stopping to ponder and reflect on our pastimes can teach us much about our own personalities.
Sometimes, it’s only when we fully comprehend how trying things can get that we’re able to genuinely appreciate even the most basic of creature comforts: a roof over our heads, enough to eat, our family and friends.
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