Author: Simply Well
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What are Cognitive Distortions?
In a previous post last year, I briefly wrote about three cognitive distortions: self blame, catastrophizing and ruminating. Here is the link in case you want to read about that: https://thedailydashca.wordpress.com/2021/06/01/my-anxiety-is-dictating-my-life/. However, I didn’t do the topic of cognitive distortions justice as some of my readers requested another read on the topic. So what exactly…
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5 Ways to Protect your Energy
How often do you feel that your energy is low or completely depleted? Many people spend time getting swept away by the energy of others; spending time to make others happy, or putting unreciprocated effort in to friendships/relationships — all to eventually have their energy sucked away. Being an empath and a highly agreeable person…
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Holiday Season Stress
The holiday season tends to stir up many emotions, and various research shows how Christmas time can negatively impact mental health. Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, the holiday season has been portrayed to be a time that families should spend together and make memories with one another. Cliché holiday movies always show big families…
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Mindfulness: The Future of Therapy
Did you practice mindfulness today? Mindfulness is a technique therapists use to promote the practice of good mental and physical health. Mindfulness practice has been said to allow people to be in greater control of their thoughts and actions, rather than being controlled by them. Mindfulness was first explored in Buddhism and has been spread…
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Flowers
Day by day, row by row, Like flowers, our love grows. Seasons change and sparks may die, But we push through to the other side. Where things are serene, thoughts are fluffy and clean, Only a special two can experience what I mean. Two souls that are intertwined, Just like a tall and healthy climbing…
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Unmotivated: How to find motivation using Self-Determination Theory
Have you ever had some of those days, weeks, or even months of feeling completely unmotivated to do anything? I know I definitely have times like this, it can be a terrible routine to get stuck into and is even more difficult to break free from. The best place to start is to question what…
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I’m Back!
I’m back! My short hiatus has come to an end. I’ve been away from the blog for about a month, however, I had the opportunity to create some meaningful new experiences and memories. I recently graduated from the University of Toronto and went on a wonderful trip with a close friend to visit Alberta and…
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Is Ignorance Truly Bliss?
Sometimes ignorance can be bliss, but sometimes it isn’t. In certain scenarios it can be very beneficial to be aware of an important piece of information. However, in others, you may benefit from the blissfulness of not knowing and enjoying the moment. So then why do we equate ignorance to being blissful? Think about your…
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You Glow Girl! The Era of the “Girl Boss”
The term “girl boss” has been around for quite some time but has gained more popularity recently. It simply means an empowered woman who knows what she wants and has the determination to succeed. She is busy building her empire in a world that was not made for her, but she works hard to achieve…
