Nobody warns you that you’ll become the strong one in the family. Sometimes it just happens overtime. You’re the reliable one, the one everyone turns to when things go wrong. You hold things together whilst unfortunately having to put your own feelings aside.
At first it can feel manageable, then one day you realise this role became permanent.
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Often times, the burnout and imbalance start in the mind. It comes with racing thoughts, emotional overwhelm and even mental exhaustion. But sometimes, it can begin in the body. It may show up as fatigue, digestive issues, headaches, bad sleep and an overall sense that something isn’t right. You may tell yourself that you’re fine, but your body disagrees.
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Let’s face it – our devices have become an extension of ourselves. Between endless notifications, social media scrolling, and work emails pinging away, it can feel impossible to switch off. But, as much as we love our gadgets, sometimes we need a break! If you’re feeling overwhelmed by your screen time, it might be time to set some healthy boundaries. Here’s how you can reclaim your peace of mind and make your relationship with technology a bit more balanced.
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In today’s world, it’s so easy to feel like we’re drowning in stuff. Whether its commitments we’ve made or plans we have years from now. Sometimes there is just always that constant noise. That’s where sinful minimalism comes in. It’s basically all about cutting out the clutter – not just in your home, but every area of your life.
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Life isn’t perfect. People aren’t perfect. From time to time, even the most careful of persons can find themselves in trouble, having made mistakes or demonstrated massive errors in judgment. And while the actions you carried out can indeed be impactful and, in some cases, devastating and life-altering, how you move forward and what you do in the aftermath can be just as important as the incident that triggered the situation. Remember, every mistake is an opportunity for growth and learning.
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The symptoms of anxiety vary from person to person and they can be debilitating for most, but with an active lifestyle, you can bring down those feelings and learn to keep a cool, calm head in a perceived crisis. It’s important to understand how anxiety can impact your life so that you can learn to handle it but medication may not be the route that you want to go down.
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In today’s fast-paced world, anxiety can feel like an ever-present shadow, impacting our daily lives, relationships, and overall well-being. But there’s good news – you’re not powerless against it. With the right strategies and tools, you can navigate through the murky waters of anxiety and become calmer and more happy
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Look around you and ask yourself if this is really the future you thought you’d see when you were a kid. Heck, is it even the future you were promised? Unlikely, which is why it’s no wonder so many people feel overwhelmed. Whether it’s struggling to get by, feeling stretched too thin at work, or simply not having time for yourself, many people struggle to stay positive and keep their mental health adequate (not even good!). If this sounds at all familiar, perhaps it’s time to learn how to cope when you feel overwhelmed.
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Everybody has hard days. They come and go. Some days are great, some not so great. But what I’ve been learning is how we de-stress on those hard days that can make them feel a little better. If we accept the fact that not everyday will be good, we will eventually learn how to appreciate the good days.
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Letting go of anything that means something to you can be hard. Whether it’s a person, a relationship or even that old beaten down car you’ve owned for the last 10 years. Naturally we go through life and there are cycles or periods of your life. You can imagine these cycles as wheels. Constantly turning and moving. But you don’t just have one wheel, you have a system of wheels and sometimes when their times up and they’re worn down to the tyre, they fall off. It doesn’t serve a purpose anymore, it’s not helping to hold up the system, so it falls.
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