Author: Angela
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Meditation
Meditation can help you feel calm, centered, and grounded. Centered means to be fully aware of being in your body in the present moment. This can be difficult when we haven’t been taking good care of ourselves. If you are like me, you push away discomfort or pain and place your attention on other things.…
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Things I learned in Therapy
I have struggled most of my life with depression. From Persistent Depressive Disorder to three major depressive episodes, depression has been one of the constants of my life. There have been days when the only thing that got me out of bed was coffee. Times when I went the whole day speaking less than 10…
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Develop a Change Mindset
Change is inevitable and inexorable. No matter what we do or don’t do, change happens. It is thrust upon us by people or forces, known or unknown, and there is nothing we can do to stop or prevent it. Change can happen at any time. Even in the midst of change that we have initiated,…
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Atomic Habits
Before I worked remotely, I loved listening to non-fiction in my car during my morning and afternoon commutes. Learning is something that is very pleasurable. Driving in traffic is not. Listening to audiobooks is one way I make a tedious situation into a time that, if not enjoyable, is at least more tolerable. One of…
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Unexpectedly Unemployed? Don’t Panic!
Being let go from your job is a horrible feeling. It can be terrifying when your life is suddenly turned upside down. Any future plans you have fly out the window. Worries surround you. It’s only natural that you want to jump into a job search to try to find another job as quickly as…
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Starting Self-Care
Self-care can be scary. Dr Sharon Fieldstone (Ted Lasso) There are many differing views on what self-care is. First and foremost, it is a commitment to your own well-being. It’s like practicing a musical instrument until you play beautifully. You don’t stop there but continue to build skills through practice. A self-care practice is what…
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Survival Lessons
I am a prolific reader. I’ve always loved escaping into amazing realms. From school days spent in the library, avoiding bullies, through today when I am fortunate enough to earn an income reading, editing, and writing, books have been like a best friend. They are a source of comfort, inspiration, and a well of infinite…
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Cultivating Happiness
In today’s complicated world with all the strife, tragedy and (let’s get real) bullshit, it is not unusual to feel helpless, outraged, depressed or overwhelmed. Life is full of challenges, and it is not easy to stand up against society, the government, or even your boss. There are so many things, great and small, that…
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How Change Works
Everyone has heard the platitude, “change is hard,” but not everyone really thinks about just how difficult it is or why. Anyone who has ever tried to lose weight understands it isn’t just about portion control. Lasting change often requires changing our thoughts as well as our habits. Why is that? Habits are behaviors that require…
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Creating Balance
Human life consists of four aspects: the spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical levels of existence. In order to find balance, wholeness, and fulfillment in our lives, we need to heal, develop, and integrate all four of these aspects within ourselves. Shakti Gawain In today’s busy world, there are many demands on our time and drains…
Angela di Gualco 