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I didn’t ask to be born and I don’t want to be here

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I didn’t ask to be born and I don’t want to be here
I didn’t ask to be born and I don’t want to be here
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I didn’t ask to be born and I don’t want to be here
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If you find yourself questioning the value of your existence or struggling with deep-seated negativity, this episode addresses those heavy, existential questions that might be weighing on your mind.

How do you cope when life feels overwhelmingly difficult, and is it possible to find peace amidst persistent inner turmoil? Today I address that and more.  

Filed Under: anxiety, Depression, Podcast Episode, Suicide Tagged With: I never wanted to be born, I want to die, I want to kill myself

Obsession and regret – when you just can’t stop thinking about what happened

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Obsession and regret – when you just can’t stop thinking about what happened
Obsession and regret – when you just can’t stop thinking about what happened
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Obsession and regret – when you just can’t stop thinking about what happened
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Why do obsessive thoughts take over our minds? What keeps them there? And why can’t we stop them after they start?

Obsessive thoughts are pervasive and invasive. If you’re struggling to let go of past events and find yourself caught in cycles of regret and anger, I want to help you get off the hamster wheel and back on steady ground again. 

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Filed Under: anger, anxiety, Obsession, Podcast Episode, Regret Tagged With: I can't stop thinking about my ex, I regret not doing something different, I'm obsessively thinking about them

When the fear of failure stops you from doing anything and everything

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When the fear of failure stops you from doing anything and everything
When the fear of failure stops you from doing anything and everything
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When the fear of failure stops you from doing anything and everything
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It’s one thing to be afraid to fall off your bike. It’s another to never consider riding one at all, just in case you fall.

The fear of failing can be imagined as so traumatic and painful to some that they literally do nothing instead. As you know, doing nothing leaves you in a rut. It is the fastest way to go nowhere.

It’s time to redefine failure and learn what success actually feels like.

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Filed Under: anxiety, Decisions, Fears, Insecurity, Podcast Episode Tagged With: afraid of not succeeding, fear of failure, fears and insecurities

Sometimes you have to take a stand to make a change in your life, even if you’re scared as hell.

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Sometimes you have to take a stand to make a change in your life, even if you’re scared as hell.
Sometimes you have to take a stand to make a change in your life, even if you’re scared as hell.
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Sometimes you have to take a stand to make a change in your life, even if you’re scared as hell.
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When you’re in a situation that needs to change, but you’re too afraid to take a stand or just hope it changes on its own, you may be waiting forever.

Unfortunately, waiting for changes can often involve exposing yourself to a toxic environment, causing long-term emotional damage.

If you want change, you might have to take a big scary step to get it.

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Filed Under: anxiety, Career, Conflict, Fears, Personal Boundaries, Podcast Episode, Toxic People, Worry Tagged With: honoring your personal boundaries, risking everything for a better life, Taking a stand

The hidden emotions that may be inside you and you don't know it

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The hidden emotions that may be inside you and you don't know it
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Most people aren’t taught emotional intelligence in their upbringing. Because of that, there are often lingering negative emotions hanging around in us that might need to be addressed if we’re going to experience a life without the burden of anxiety, depression, and emotional triggers.

Getting out of anxiety and depression is often not an easy task. But I hope to help give you some extra tools for your emotional toolbelt in this article to give you a good start.

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Filed Under: anxiety, Depression, Emotional Healing, Emotional Triggers, Negative Emotions, Podcast Episode

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