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Recent posts from Thriving Now.
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Raising Self-Esteem: Learning to Appreciate Yourself Safely
– I want to appreciate myself more – I am beautiful except for the color of my skin – I am insightful, but I’m nervous – I am creative, but I learned that had no value – I am a caring person, but I have revenge thoughts – I have courage, but I’m not doing…
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Fire in the Dark, Dank Basement
Anger is one of those emotions we often stuff down and avoid. We may have seen people out of control when we were children. We might be afraid of what we could do if we were angry. With no positive role models, we could be unsure of what to do with anger. This emotion is…
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When Gratitude Feels Dangerous or Like Bragging
Gratitude is often prescribed as if it were emotionally simple. Notice what is good. Write the list. Feel thankful. Yet for some of us, appreciation immediately activates another voice: Do not get cocky. Nobody wants to hear you brag. If you show how happy you are, someone will put you in your place. Then gratitude…
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Internal Conflicts: Finding the Yes and No Inside
Afraid to celebrate financial abundance, I want to be liked, I want to lose weight, but I don’t want to diet, I want to move forward, but feel like I need permission, How can I accept myself with all these issues? Fighting myself to eat more healthy
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What Is Your YES for the Next Two Minutes?
When we’re looking at a to-do list, it can be overwhelming. Big projects and even bigger life changes can overwhelm our emotional guidance system with fears, doubts, and limiting beliefs. That’s when we can apply a practical skill…
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This… or That?
Do you want the banana… or the orange? Water… or a soda? Are you making decisions based on what someone else says you “should” do, or are you free to make the choice that feels like a YES to your head, heart, AND gut? In this exercise, we continue to develop PRACTICAL body guidance… in…
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A Little More Playful…?
A playful attitude activates creativity, develops emotional flexibility, and exercises your imagination. It even reduces stress! Yet for many, when they even think about being more playful, the Inner Voice of Disapproval starts saying, “Don’t be foolish! You need to grow-up and be serious. What will they think?” As we grow up, we typically grow…
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EFT Tapping for Fear: What Still Scares Me?
Stress and Pain from old medical testing… Fear if running out of money… Allowing myself to be hopeful… My son’s teenage years.
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EFT Tapping for Feeling Unlovable: I Am Unlovable Because…
I don’t do what they wanted me to… My weight… I’m too much… I’m not good enough… I’m defective.
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Is Your Body Smart? How Would You Know?
Is your body smart? How would you know? Do you listen to your body’s messages as if it were a dear friend? Or do you try to block out its painful noise… having decided long ago that it must be out to get you, or just wants to make you miserable?!