Present Over Perfect, Part II: How Do I Remake My Life?

You may have read part one to this blog series, which was titled “Present Over Perfect, Part I: How Is Therapy Similar to Vinegar?” which discussed the similarities between therapy and vinegar, and the many benefits the therapeutic relationship can bring to someone’s life. This blog continues to share some of Shauna Niequist’s ideas and concepts from her book, Present Over Perfect that are worth living by.

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Present Over Perfect, Part I: How Is Therapy Similar to Vinegar?

Has anyone ever told you that it’s okay to see a therapist? Yes, it is okay to see a therapist. Read that again. In fact, 48% of Americans seek counseling and the stigma around mental health has decreased in recent years.

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Hustle vs. Align: Why Is Exhaustion Viewed as a Status Symbol?

What if we all traded out the unrealistic idea of perfection for presence? What if instead of hustling so much, we focused more on aligning? We must destroy the idea that we have to be constantly working, or hustling, in order to be successful.

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How Can Isolation Be a Time for Habit, Rituals, Routine and Growth?

It’s no secret that 2020 has taken an emotional toll on all of us. Our lives have been disrupted, plans have been destroyed and or delayed, we’re worried about our loved ones and many of us are experiencing loneliness from prolonged isolation.

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Jumping Off the High Dive: What is My Anxiety and Body Telling Me?

Typically, underneath any undesirable feeling that we experience, there is something beneath the surface that’s been left unaddressed. Most of our fears and worries revolve around what we can’t control and unfortunately, sometimes it ends up controlling us.

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The Power of Pets

When it comes to mental health, research proves that there are many benefits behind pet ownership and interaction. Although most pet owners are often clear about how much the companionship adds to their lives, the physical and mental benefits aren’t as visible.

The Rhyme and Reason: Experiencing the Same Emotions on Repeat

Emotional healing and physical healing are completely intertwined – you can’t have one without the other. Regardless of how these patterns are triggered, it’s your thoughts and feelings that are keeping you stuck, as well as how your body has responded and attached to the issue at hand. If you want emotional healing, you have to experience physical healing as well.

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