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Have you ever done something, said something, or not done something that you regret? You’re not alone. Everyone has regrets about things in life. The question is, what can we do about it? How do we live a life with fewer regrets and how do we deal with the regrets we already have? In […]
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We all have a general sense of what it means to “accept” something. There are many aspects of life that we could simply “accept” – financial circumstances, unhealthy relationships, unfulfilling jobs, etc. However, in psychology, acceptance means “taking a stance of non-judgmental awareness and actively embracing the experience of thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations
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Emotions are also a key ingredient in well-being. It’s hard to imagine well-being without happiness. And emotions like sadness and anxiety can make well-being more difficult to achieve. So let’s learn more about emotions and how they work. Emotions versus mood Emotions differ from moods in that emotions typically last minutes to seconds whereas
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Positive emotions are one of the most enjoyable parts of being alive. But what exactly are positive emotions? What effect do they have on our lives? And how can we experience more of them? In this article, we’ll dive into positive emotions to learn more about them. What Are Positive Emotions? Positive emotions can
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Although we can sometimes get caught in our sad feelings, we don’t have to. We can undo sadness and start growing our happiness and well-being. Here are some ways to deal with sad feelings. 1. Beat rumination Rumination is when you get stuck in your head, thinking about all the negative stuff that has
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Effective emotion regulation can make you feel better in the short term and in the longer term. When we do not have emotion regulation skills, we often rely on unhealthy emotion regulation strategies like drinking alcohol, doing drugs, or overeating. These may make us feel good in the short-term but worse in the longer
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Life isn’t always easy. Sometimes bad things happen that put us in a bad mood. Other times we make decisions that get us down. And still other times we feel bad for no obvious reason. All we know is that we want to feel better…but we’re just not sure how. Luckily, psychological research has shown
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Negativity involves feeling sad, skeptical, and pessimistic. When our thoughts are shrouded in negativity, we can easily find the worst in any situation, even situations that objectively are not that bad. Because negativity makes us feel bad, it tends to be bad for our well-being. If you find that you struggle with negativity, you’re not
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You may already be familiar with the fight or flight response—a simplified term for how humans and many other animals respond to threat. However, you may be less familiar with how this natural response becomes less helpful when activated too regularly. Below, we will discuss how the fight or flight response is an evolutionary adaptation
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Kim Perone, MA, CLC, CWMF is a Success, Bereavement & Resilience Coach and Mindfulness Trainer at the Center for Clarity, Compassion & Contentment (CENTER4C). Kim works with organizations and individuals to offer essential skills for today. A personal strategist, philosopher, and champion for her clients, specializing in stress reduction, mindfulness, work life balance, bereavement, resilience, and authentic success, Kim is a Certified Life Coach, with an Master’s degree in Organizational Communication, Certified Workplace Mindfulness Facilitator (CWMF), a Certified Grief Educator, and author of The Case for Clarity, Compassion & Contentment: Finding Your Center (available on Amazon) and podcaster for Find Your Center with Life Coach Kim Perone. It is Kim’s belief that when clarity, compassion, and contentment are present an inspired life is possible. For more information, feel free to contact Kim at kperone@center4c.com, (518) 301-3593, www.Center4c.com.