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Zig Ziglar

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The most important qualities you can cultivate for

The most important qualities you can cultivate for a happier life and better wellbeing

An open mind.
And compassion: towards yourself and others.

Those two, in my opinion, will really change your life.

Would you add something else?

#littlewisdom #insightfulthoughts #makessensetome #compassionateliving #openmindedness #theresalwaysaway #beopenminded #stayopenminded #buddhanature #buddhawisdom #selfcompassion #openhearted #feelingfree #choosinglife #staycurious #islesofscilly

Anger, shame, disappointment, despair, sadness, an

Anger, shame, disappointment, despair, sadness, anxiety... these are all normal human emotions and experiences.
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They are normal, normal, normal, normal, normal, normal, normal. Yes, oh so uncomfortable - and that's why you then often want to do something about them in order to feel better.
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But you're totally normal if you feel any of these sometimes (or a lot of times).
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Only dead people don't feel them.
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#copingwithstress #copingwithdepression #copingminds #depressionsupport #mentalillnessawareness #mentalhealthhelp #copingwithanxiety #itsoktonotbeok #keepingsane #allfeelingsallowed #keepholdingon #beingreal #youarevaluable #virtualhugs #womensmentalhealth #gettingthroughit #fillyourcup #remainhopeful #itsokaytocry #allfeelingsarenormal #embracingvulnerability #positivepsychology #mentalhealthjourney #allfeelings #allfeelingsarevalid #feelingthefeels #thingscangetbetter #depressioncoach #permissiontofeel

♥️ The most important realisation for any heal

♥️ The most important realisation for any healing journey is this: To feel that you are good enough. And not only that, but to feel that you, too, deserve to be happy.
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I was listening to a wonderful webinar about mindfulness and self-compassion today and this is what really stuck with me: In order to feel better, you need to feel that you are good enough. And that you deserve to be better, to be well, and to be happy.
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And even if that feels difficult right now, know that it's possible to develop this feeling within you.
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Have you spent any time on mindfulness and/or self-compassion? Tell me in the comments 🌱
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And do share the post with others. Everyone we know deserves to feel like they're good enough and that they are worthy of happiness. There can never be enough love in this world 🌏
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#sherecovers #feelinggoodenough #leadwithyourheart #embracewhoyouare #makespace #nonjudgement #weareallinthistogether #journeytowellness #youarevaluable #practicekindness #depressionfighter #knowyourselfworth #itstartswithyou #beyourtrueself #selfloveheals #healthythinking #mindmatters #lostinmymind #needsomeone #feelingfeelings #needlove #positivepsychology #humanexperience #becompassionate #cultivatecompassion #medicineforthesoul #youvegotthis #mumssupportingmums #mothersmentalhealth #goodenoughmother

If you are feeling low, down, wrung out, deflated,

If you are feeling low, down, wrung out, deflated, depressed, sad, unproductive, lazy, upset, desperate.... then take heart from this by Mary Oliver:
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It is a serious thing
just to be alive
on this fresh morning
in the broken world.
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Just being alive is good enough.
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#maryoliver #copingwithdepression #copingminds #depressionsupport #mentalillnessawareness #mentalhealthhelp #copingwithanxiety #itsoktonotbeok #feelinglow #keepingsane #lifeonlockdown #lockdownlife #stayingpositive #holdingontohope #uncertain #keepholdingon #inthemoment #lifehappens #beingreal #youarevaluable #virtualhugs #womensmentalhealth #gettingthroughit #fillyourcup #remainhopeful #itsokaytocry #reasonstolive

Don't let society or other people in your immediat

Don't let society or other people in your immediate circle define who you are 💥
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Honestly, it's all a load of poo sometimes. And it causes so much suffering and pain. It holds people back, makes them confused and lonely and depressed and anxious.
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Think about all the stupid pressures these days on an individual:
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→ Look presentable every day and it's fine if that means you need an hour before leaving the house
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→ Be smart and clever, but not so smart and clever that you come across as arrogant or full of yourself
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→ Go through the usual motions in life:
Find your soulmate. Settle down. Get a nice job. Buy a nice house. Have kids. Be the perfect mum who easily juggles career and childcare. Get a dog. Stay married forever, no matter what. Bake cakes for the cake sales. Go on your once-a-year package holiday. Retire at 67 (and then what?).
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→ If you find yourself really struggling with your mental health... Welll... um. Go to your doctor, get antidepressants and maybe six sessions of counselling. But don't shout about it, okay? Because that will make people feel uncomfortable...
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💥 And also you better be:
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White. Thin. Tall. No disabilities. You don't question your sexuality. You don't question your gender. You don't question the status quo full stop.
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Honestly... there are a hundred different ways to live your life.
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@florencegiven #florencegiven #societalpressure #doyourownthing #carveyourownpath #authenticliving #wakinguptothis #screwfairytales #beopenminded #dontletothersdefineyou #dontsufferinsilence #liveyourownlife #depressedandstressed #sounhappy #unhappywithlife #unhappiness #thegoodlife #themeaningfullife #consciousrelationships #rollofthedice #socialexpectations #livingauthentically #swimmingagainstthetide #makingyourownmagic #lifewithoutregrets #womensmentalhealth #feministmovement #womencandoanything #maledominance #femalempowerment #holisticpsychology

More and more and more I am realising (both person

More and more and more I am realising (both personally and professionally) just how absolutely vital strong connections with like-minded people are. Honestly, they mean the world. And make a world of a difference to your sense of happiness and life satisfaction.
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Those deeper, meaningful conversations with people who "just get you". Being able to share what is going on in your life. Being able to talk to someone who's learnt the skill of listening. Being able to listen to someone else's story yourself.
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To feel held by someone, to feel loved and accepted the way you are.
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It's priceless.
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As Brene Brown wrote:
“I define connection as the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship.”
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And yet somehow, in a very sad and tragic way, it almost feels like a privilege to have these kinds of connections in your life. So many people feel a profound sense of loneliness, don't have someone to call when things get tough, and are really suffering because of this.
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But I do also know that things never stay the same way. Connections become strong connections when you invest energy into them: when you are open-minded, non-judgemental, curious and compassionate toward the other person.
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I have recently put in a lot of effort to reconnect with childhood friends and it feels so (!) lovely and nurturing. And all this just through emails, phone and video calls.
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I am paying more attention to listen well and to appreciate the important people in my life, and that in turn has wonderful benefits for me.
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Connections with other people - it really is priceless. It's so, so, so unbelievably good for your mental health. It is worth the energy you put into them - so as long as the other person meets you where you are too.
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And if you don't have the opportunity to connect with someone (for whatever reason you perceive there to be), then having a coach or therapist can take that place sometimes.
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Who do you feel a strong connection with in your life? Tell me below ♥️ Or can tag them in the comments!

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About

Claudia Smith helps women to overcome depression (with or without anxiety) and finally feel like themselves again.

Dip Nutritional Therapy (and currently studying at MSc level). Functional medicine training. Coaching qualification.

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The Better Mental Health Podcast

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Self-worth & confidence workbook

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