Author: brilarosa
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Regroup and Recharge: Effective Ways to Lift Your Spirits When Things Feel “Off”
Life can sometimes throw us off balance, leaving us feeling down or disconnected. Sometimes without even realizing how it happened, we find ourselves in a “funk”. We go through the day feeling numb to the wonders of life and vulnerable to the whirling thoughts and negative emotions. When these moments come, it’s important to have…
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The Effects of a Narcissistic Parent
Growing up with a narcissistic father I learned that love and affection were circumstantial. They were based on conditions that felt, but never were, within my control. Until recently, I didn’t realize how much this impacted my life and relationships. I constantly find myself putting myself into a box or corner for other people. Shifting…
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Recharging From Difficult Times
Life loves to throw all kinds of curveballs our way. More often than we’d like, we find ourselves battling difficult circumstances and situations. During these times our limits are tested. Our emotions are sporadic. Our boundaries are pushed. Our responsibilities are heightened. And our mental health always takes a toll. That’s why it’s so important…
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The Power of the People Around You
Most of us are familiar with the expression “show me your friends and I’ll show you yourself”. Many of us heard this phrase growing up from our parents or teachers while being scolded for acting out or a wrongdoing that they assume was influenced by our peers. As much as we didn’t want to admit…
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Why You Should Be Setting Intentions for Yourself
Intentions are the ideas in our head that provide purpose for our actions. Before we set out to do something, we usually create a reason for doing said activity. This can be as simple as setting an intention to get chicken at the grocery store so you can make cutlets for dinner. This example seems…
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Letter to Those Who are Transforming
Transitional times in our lives can be equally beautiful and difficult. Everyone always talks about how the butterfly gracefully becomes this beautiful creature with vibrant colors that floats through life so delicately. People are so quick to forget to mention the transformation that took place within the cocoon. A transformation that requires growth. And growth…
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Revitalizing & Getting Back to Myself
There is no feeling worse than not feeling like yourself. Than being stuck in a vortex of exhaustion and anxiety. Or being trapped in a zombie-like state where you don’t even feel like a person anymore. The past approximate year and a half have been challenging for me personally. With each month that passed, I…
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Perfectionism Will Ruin You. Here’s How to Help It.
Growing up I was the poster child for a Type A, perfectionist student. I was always top of my class academically. I was the first “student of the week” every school year. I was the teacher’s pet. I got straight As. I excelled to the point of pure boredom in elementary, middle, and high school.…
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Friends Leave, but You’re Still You.
I don’t think I’ll ever be one to understand people who ghost others. I don’t think my natural level of empathy will ever allow me to parallel the numbness it takes to leave the lives of others with no warning or explanation. I love the way I care for others and give my all in…
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