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If there’s one thing people struggle with when it comes to self help it’s trying to get their emotions turned into thoughts with clarity and understanding. Feelings often come in a rushing whirlwind, and we react without taking time to process them. A digital blog can help you do just that – so that you make rational decisions and your reactions aren’t knee-jerk responses to situations that might be more…
There is comfort in routine, assuming the actions you’re taking are designed to better your life. When you work on something every day that helps elevate your thoughts and emotions, it assists you in leaving no room for negativity and overwhelm. A blog journal can be used as your foundation for therapeutic mindmapping, brainstorming and journaling and by writing out your journey and goals on a daily basis, you’ll be…
Have you ever gotten upset about something, only to calm down later on and realize you were a bit too upset about it at the time? You have to learn how to put things into perspective before reacting to them so that you don’t overwhelm yourself and cause unnecessary stress. Hindsight is 20/20, they say. And it’s true. Looking back after the original surge of emotions have passed gives you…
Has life become an almost constant barrage of tasks list and mental overwhelm for you lately? It’s happening to more and more people – men and women of every age. A busy life isn’t what it used to be. In days gone by, that used to mean you worked full time and maybe had some events on the weekend. But now, life is coming at you 24/7. We’re connected with…
Emotional trauma can be very debilitating into the future. So it’s something you want to address before it festers out of control and haunts you at every turn. There are many different types of emotional trauma. You may have experienced being bullied, natural disasters, medical events, grief, violence at the hands of strangers or loved ones or other forms of horrific abuse. Some people even endure multiple forms of trauma…
Bloggers have come a long way. Many now sustain permanent full-time businesses simply by running a blog – often these blogs were started by “accident” and were never truly intended to be a full-time thriving business. Take for example the case of Dooce.com – it started by a lady having a little fun and is now an international success story. If you’re thinking of becoming a blogger for pay, these…
When you embark on a journey of personal growth, you have a mission to become a better person. It’s not an easy task and very few people make a stated effort to do it. It requires a lot of introspection and uncomfortable inner work. Thinking through tough questions about how your life is unfolding and what personal responsibility you have in how it’s turning out requires you to do it…
When you’re using a blog for self help and personal development, it’s important that you not narrow yourself to your sole point of view. The goal is to grow as a person, and that requires a different perspective from your own. Sometimes, that can be achieved through analysis and reflection on your actions, behaviors and thoughts. But other times, you may get stuck, and having outside input is vital to…