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What does Self help really mean?

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  What Does "Self Help" Mean?   On the eve of each new year, people commit to making lifestyle changes and goals they believe will help them in personal satisfaction and  happiness . But while an entire industry exists to help people meet these goals , most individuals still flounder. How many times can a person try to lose weight,  quit smoking , cut back  alcohol  consumption, or try to find a more suitable purpose in life? One answer: As many times as it takes to get it right. You just keep trying to improve on your situation. In contemporary parlance, the term self-help is associated with actions and interventions that a person can take on their own or with guided literature, as opposed to working with a clinician.  Self-help can help you think about your goals with a big picture view. this is why I teach these skills to help your self today. Having a coach to encourage you to keep going helps. It encourages you for example, outline  your shor...

Personal growth plan updated!

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  Since you’re reading this blog post, I’m sure you’re a personal growth enthusiast like I am. There are things I want to change about myself, and I’m proactive in making it happen. There are also parts of myself that I don’t really want to change but probably should. The problem is that personal growth isn’t just about learning. It’s easy enough to consume all of the self-help books and resources out there, but actually putting what you learn into action isn’t always fun. And if we don’t implement what we learn, we’re not really growing. Cognitive behavioural therapy cycle Maybe you want to make changes but never know where to start. Maybe it gets too overwhelming to make all of the changes you want to. Maybe you get excited at first but then lose sight of the goals and changes you want to make. If you can relate to any of those statements, you need a Personal Growth Plan to keep you on track. In this post, I’m sharing how you can take all of the things you want to change and crea...

Anxiety 101

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Anxiety 101: What is anxiety, and what do the symptoms look like? Can I help myself or do I need to get help? I know from my own experience how hard anxiety can be.  What is anxiety?  Anxiety is a natural response to stress. It helps activate our body to respond to perceived physical, social, or emotional danger. This is called the flight, fight, or freeze response. Anxiety can help keep us and our loved ones motivated, safe, and healthy.    Sometimes we can get overwhelmed by anxiety. We might experience unhelpful anxiety or find it hard to tell between real danger and perceived danger. Many things can help.    Symptoms of anxiety may include: Physical feeling of unease (butterflies, sweating, racing heart, breathlessness, achy) Difficulty sleeping, restlessness, and/or fatigue Fear, panic, nervousness, tension, irritability  Worry, having a hard time focusing or stopping anxious thoughts.    If anxiety is causing distress, doesn't match the...

Facing your addiction

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A lot of people don't know how or where to find the right help, even when you are addicted to something intense. Sadly we all have something we are addicted to and the thing is we are not admitting that we have control over our minds. In all honesty I believe in the power of positive mindset to help us overcome these simple addictions like sex, drugs, over eating junk, playing digital games, Facebook, which is common in today's world CBT known as cognitive behavioral therapy reset the mind to overcome whatever you are facing. As a life coach I am seeing this type of thing a lot however, it is common in today's world. The only way is to reset your mindset in order to be able let go of the thing you are addicted to. Retraining your mind is hard but having support is needed in this type of situation. Honestly, you are on a journey to sorting your life out and it is important for yourself. How you deal with the situation is up to you to decide as a coach I can only support you ...