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2.42: Limiting Beliefs: Choose Wisely

2.42: Limiting Beliefs: Choose Wisely

by thetendingyear | Oct 15, 2019 | Mental Health, Mindfulness, Personal Development, Values

The world is challenging enough without also emotionally and mentally beating yourself up—yet, it’s unfortunately a very common experience. This post will teach you what limiting beliefs are and show you how to handle them in a way that will help you shift out of...
2.33: Strive for Emotional Awareness

2.33: Strive for Emotional Awareness

by thetendingyear | Aug 13, 2019 | Mental Health, Mindfulness, Personal Development, Values

Sometimes I feel…off. Grumpy, sensitive, defensive, not quite sure how I got there or what I need to do to feel “on” again. Living with Complex-PTSD means that I sometimes have intense emotional responses that don’t line up with my current situation, because my...
2.31: How to Hold Two Conflicting Truths at Once

2.31: How to Hold Two Conflicting Truths at Once

by thetendingyear | Jul 30, 2019 | Chronic Pain, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Personal Development, Values

I recently posted a picture of myself on Instagram with the following caption:  Three truths: 1️) Today I got to go on a lovely walk and talk in the woods with a friend. 2️) I am loving my new short haircut and feel cute and fun in my body. 3️) I am navigating a new...
2.30: Spoon Theory: What It Is & How I Use It

2.30: Spoon Theory: What It Is & How I Use It

by thetendingyear | Jul 23, 2019 | Chronic Pain, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Personal Development

If you or someone in your circles have lived with chronic pain or illness, you may have heard about the Spoon Theory. It’s a phrase I’ve used throughout The Tending Year posts and newsletters in reference to my chronic pain, but recently I’ve started a new treatment...
2.27: Acceptance: The First Step Towards Action

2.27: Acceptance: The First Step Towards Action

by thetendingyear | Jul 2, 2019 | Addiction & Recovery, Chronic Pain, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Personal Development, Values

I consider acceptance to be the first step in the process of engaging with the truth of our experiences.  Sometimes coming to acceptance is a struggle, but—for me— the struggle is satisfying because it shows me that I am growing. I only recently (this year) started...
2.26: Give Yourself Permission to Rest

2.26: Give Yourself Permission to Rest

by thetendingyear | Jun 25, 2019 | Chronic Pain, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Personal Development, Productivity, Slow Living, Values, Workaholism

I live by a balance of routines, rhythms, and rituals.  I worked hard to test out different practices and find a pattern that supported me well. Recently, however, my triple-R system has been off, which means I’ve been leaning heavily on another R: rest....
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