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Developmental Psychology, Self-love

10 powerful steps to radical acceptance

Aug 17. 2023
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We are our harshest critics. How often have you been so tough on yourself that you quit something, gave up midway or not even started all due to your own intrusive thoughts? Let’s explore how to avoid that with these steps to radical acceptance and high levels of resilience. Radical acceptance is a concept from dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) that involves fully and completely acknowledging reality without resistance and judgement, or attempts to change it. It means embracing things as they are, even if they are difficult or painful, in order to reduce suffering and improve emotional well-being. Yeah, so? What does it mean? Examples of radical acceptance By fully embracing what life throws at us, we remove the emotional burden that could potentially...

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Marta Pozaroszczyk
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Self-love

How to be your own best friend

Aug 14. 2023
How to be your own best friend, self-development for women

Safety instructions on the plane always state that you should secure your own oxygen mask before helping others. Even children! The welfare of those around you relies on your well-being also. This is why you must prioritise taking care of yourself first before you can assist others the best you can. Let’s explore how to be your own best friend. Self-love is a verb We live in a society that rewards deeply self-centred, outgoing, extraverted, result-driven attributes. Nevertheless, we are reproached for exhibiting a touch more self-care and setting our boundaries as if such conduct is a bad thing. I’m sure we all feel a sense of guilt (even if only slightly) when declining a friend or family member's request in favour of...

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Marta Pozaroszczyk
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Post breakup

I’ve been broken up with – now what? Healing after the breakup

Aug 09. 2023
Healing after breakup, personal development, growth mindset

This hurts so terribly. Another failure. I can never seem to keep a man. I will be alone forever. What if that was it? Perhaps he will come back? What did I do wrong? These are all normal thoughts our mind throws at us after we've been broken up with. But it's time to begin the process of healing after the breakup. As much as it's quite normal, these thoughts are only temporary. And we're going to break free from them right now. Well, maybe not right now right now. But we'll explore how we can do it in the most optimal way possible and how to help ourselves. Maybe someone broke up with you, or maybe you had to walk away to...

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Books

Understanding emotions: Master your emotions

Aug 07. 2023
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by Thibaut Meurisse An author known for his insightful and practical books on personal development, productivity, and mastering the art of living a fulfilling life and understanding emotions. Have you ever thought… …about your thoughts? Do you have a bias toward the negative? Understanding how negative feelings and emotions work is the first step. Then we must learn how to reprogram those emotions and turn them around. In short, a happier life is possible if you follow the steps. "Master Your Emotions" is a transformative guide, aimed at helping readers navigate the complex landscape of their emotions with wisdom and self-awareness. Through this empowering book, Meurisse equips readers with practical techniques and insights to understand, harness, and ultimately gain control over their emotional...

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Marta Pozaroszczyk
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Self-love

5 ways to set your boundaries for better life

Aug 03. 2023
How to set relationship boundaries for respect

Relationship boundaries may appear as high walls built around a person to some, a means of creating distance. Some might even see them as selfish, inflexible, or uncooperative. Nevertheless, boundaries safeguard what is sacred to you and promote self-respect, while also encouraging others to respect you in return. No matter if the relationships in question are between you and others, or the relationship with yourself. Why is it important? Firstly, personal limits serve as your initial line of defence with the world: work, acquaintances, family, friends, and partners. Moreover, they protect your time and maintain a feeling of authentic sense of comfort. We desire others to appreciate us and respect our time, and setting relationship boundaries is a way to attain this. By...

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Marta Pozaroszczyk
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Developmental Psychology

How the Growth Mindset can change your life

Jul 31. 2023
Positive thinking leads to the growth mindset and personal development

There is power in positive thinking. It influences your mood and essentially the way you feel. Imagine now what kind of power there is in growth-oriented thinking in your life.In this blog post, we will explore the empowering advantages of developing the growth mindset, and how this transformative perspective can unlock the doors to continuous learning, personal development, and a life filled with boundless possibilities in your life as a woman. What is the growth mindset? Growth mindset was popularised by psychologist Carol Dweck through her research and book "Mindset: The New Psychology of Success" (you can find a link to her Ted Talk at the end of this post). To summarise this book in one sentence, people with a growth mindset...

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Books

Mindset: The New Psychology of Success

Jul 30. 2023
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by Carol Dweck A psychologist known for popularising the concept of the growth mindset through her research. The New Psychology of Success explores how mindset impacts personal development and achievement. Dweck introduces two mindsets - the fixed mindset and the growth mindset - and discusses how adopting a growth mindset, believing that abilities can develop through dedication and hard work, can lead to greater success and fulfillment in life. Furthermore, the book emphasizes embracing challenges, learning from failures, and continuously striving for improvement to unlock one's true potential. It's all about being open-minded to what happens to us and our surroundings. The challenges do not burden us but offer an opportunity to learn something new and emerge stronger. Each person has their own...

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Feminine Energy

Your high value is inherent

Jul 27. 2023
Positive thinking leads to the growth mindset, high value woman

In this world of stark contrasts and strong opinions, we often find ourselves questioning our self-esteem. Am I a high value woman? Not only are we constantly proven by everything around us and social media that we are below average intelligence, beauty and status, but we also criticise ourselves a lot. This leaves us feeling inadequate, to say the least. How do I even handle my self esteem in a world where there are probably at least a hundred Chinese children who can do maths or literally anything else better than me. First, let me point out that you have an inherent value as a person. You are a unique person with your own set of qualities nobody else has. There...

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Developmental Psychology

How negative thoughts thrive in your mind

Jul 23. 2023
Personal development starts with your mindset. Stop negative thoughts

Throughout my life, I never received much emotional education. I used to believe that staying busy and avoiding dwelling on things would bring me peace, enough to maintain healthy relationships and a generally smooth existence with myself, ignoring my negative thoughts. As it often happens, the coping mechanisms we develop during childhood and early adulthood might work well for a while, but eventually, they become outdated for the current stage of life we're in. Life got pretty hectic as I threw myself into numerous projects, travels, social events, and work commitments. But too much of a good thing can be exhausting! I found myself craving peace and serenity to balance it all out. So, I decided to slow down a bit,...

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Books

School of Life – An Emotional Education

Jul 23. 2023

by Alain de Botton A writer, philosopher, and essayist known for his insightful explorations of modern life and its complexities An Emotional Education is a profound and enlightening journey into the intricacies of human emotions, artfully blending psychology, philosophy, and literature to offer readers invaluable insights into understanding and navigating the complexities of our inner selves. Moreover with eloquent prose and thought-provoking reflections, de Botton imparts timeless wisdom and practical advice, making this book a powerful guide to emotional intelligence and personal growth. Through looking into ourselves and our emotions, we can understand ourselves better. Links to the book: (Affiliate paid links:) Alain de Botton - An Emotional Education - Amazon US Alain de Botton - An Emotional Education - Amazon UK This book opened my eyes...

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