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Tag Archives: acceptance
5 Signs You Are Trying to Change Your Partner- eHarmony Guest Blog
Flawed thinking and the desire for perfection may leave you feeling unsatisfied with yourself and with your partners. On the other hand, self-acceptance is the means to achieving a happy life just as acceptance of your partner is the path … Continue reading
Posted in Acceptance, Anxiety, Dating, Emotional Well being, Happiness, Love and Intimacy, Mindfulness, Personal Growth, Reflection, Relationships
Tagged acceptance, couples, dating advice, eharmony, fix your partner, flawed thinking, partners as projects, perfection, red flags, relationship advice, relationship conflict, relationship roadblocks, resentment, unhealthy relationship
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Happy Almost 2012!
2011 is coming to a close and we have the chance to embark on a new year with new beginnings, new attitudes, new choices and new relationships. We have a special opportunity to reflect, grow, learn, let go and approach … Continue reading
Posted in Acceptance, Emotional Well being, Happiness, Inspiration, Positive Energy, Reflection
Tagged 2011, 2012, acceptance, baggage, grateful, gratitude, growth, healing, health, joy, kindness, learning, loss, mistakes, new beginnings, new year, peace, psychotherapy, relationships
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Stay Grounded and Present for the Holidays! Soak in the Joy!
Sometimes it feels as though time is moving faster and faster. As we cram our schedules with work, play, fun, chores and other to-do’s, it is common to forget the importance of staying grounded and being conscious of our breathing, … Continue reading
Posted in Acceptance, Emotional Well being, Happiness, Inspiration, Mindfulness, Positive Energy
Tagged acceptance, anticipation, anxiety, body and soul, breathing, compassion, fun, gratitude, grounded, holidays, mindfulness, new year, present moment, reflect, savor, soak in, worry
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Nourish Yourself into Full Bloom
I’m a believer that the relationship that we have with ourselves is by far the most crucial in developing a sense of wellness and healthy connections with others. We understand others through gaining an understanding and awareness of ourselves; we give back to others by learning to take care of our own needs; and when we truly love ourselves, we are able to love others in a genuinely satisfying way.
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Posted in Acceptance, Emotional Well being, Happiness, Inspiration, Positive Energy, Relationships
Tagged acceptance, adversity, awareness, baby plant, bodies and souls, fears, gaining insight, gift, hope, lemon tree, lemons, marriage, more alive, nourish our minds, relationships, self-love, sense of wellness, stronger, understanding, wedding
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Gratitude Groove On #6
“Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend.” -Melody Beattie Continue reading
Posted in Acceptance, Gratitude Groove On
Tagged acceptance, fullness, grateful, gratitude, mindset, quote, reflect
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Stability, Seasons and Snow
So the question becomes how do seasonal changes relate to stability? The answer lies in the reality that life changes every second and in many cases, without our consent or a signal of warning. Weather, time, seasons and relationships are constantly transforming and we cope best when we are able to adapt to these inevitable parts of life with acceptance and strength. Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration, Reflection
Tagged acceptance, relationships, seasonal changes, seasons, snow, stability, stable, strength, time, weather, winter
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A Healthy Distance from Thoughts
So what can you do to give your thoughts less power over you and your life? Check out the ideas below. Most of these pointers are rooted in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness principles. Continue reading
Posted in Acceptance, Inspiration, Mindfulness
Tagged acceptance, behavior, delusion, mindfulness, present moment, thoughts
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