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Why is GMO bad? 0
GMO foods are created from genetically modified seeds. The concept itself could be a good thing. In theory, seeds can be modified to benefit humanity.
The reality is that most of the genetic modifications are not for benevolent purposes. They are created by big corporations to line their pockets without consideration for cost to the environment and the people who eat the food.
- Ann Silvers
- Tags: anxiety relief natural remedies for anxiety natural remedies for mood
30 Quotes to Inspire You to Stop Toxic Perfectionism 2
Perfectionism is toxic to relationships and life. It wears out the perfectionistic person and people they are close to.
This post includes 30+ quotes that point out the cost of perfectionism, PLUS tips for how to change your mindset.
Becoming Calm Anxiety Workbook and Journal 0
I know how bad anxiety feels, and how much it gets in the way of happiness, because I’ve experienced decades of anxiety myself. Before becoming a counselor, I stumbled along trying various ways to deal with my anxiety even though I didn’t know to give it that label. Now, I only rarely have a small pang of anxiety that I can easily manage.
This inside look at anxiety, coupled with what I’ve learned from helping hundreds of counseling clients overcome everything from generalized anxiety to fear of flying to PTSD, has given me unique insight into what anxiety feels like, what helps relieve it, and what helps build stress resilience.
I put what I've learned from all these experiences into a new book in the Silver Lining series -- Becoming Calm: Silver Lining Reduce Anxiety and Increase Stress Resilience Workbook and Journal.
- Ann Silvers
- Tags: anxiety anxiety relief emotional intelligence natural remedies for anxiety stress
Cognitive Distortions: Overcoming Negative Mind Traps 0
The way you look at things may be making those things feel worse than they really are. Your view of yourself and the world around you can get distorted by some negative thought patterns that are so common that they have a name: cognitive distortions.
Learning how to spot cognitive distortions like polarized thinking, overgeneralization, and catastrophizing can lift your mood and help reduce stress, anxiety, and depression.
- Ann Silvers
- Tags: anxiety anxiety relief depression self-esteem and self-confidence stress
What is the Cycle of Abuse? Is There Hope for Real Change? 0
One of the confusing aspects of partner abuse is that it is often not constant. There can be phases that are more intense and others that are less intense, possibly involving a period of regret, apology, and promises of change that increase hope that things will be OK. Spinning in these cycles is disorienting and exhausting.- Ann Silvers
Why Do People Stay in Abusive Relationships? 0
Leaving an abusive relationship isn’t always easy or obvious. This post explores 14 reasons people stay — shedding light on the emotional, cultural, and practical forces that keep them stuck.
- Ann Silvers
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