Roots & Wings Mental Health Fitness for Families
Building Roots for Wings to Unfold
Tag: self reflection
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It is never too late to explore and assert our identity. We spend time looking at the why of a situation and get stuck there instead of asking how to take information from the situation to reflect on self and find ownership of beliefs and perceived or actual roles that are limiting. As adults it…
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Our nervous system is made to be a guide and is designed to be automatic in its perception of protecting our survival, real or imagined. Emotions are meant to be experienced to process experiences – good and bad. Stressors are meant to be relieved – not exacerbated. It is valuable to make a written plan…
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Trying to avoid certain thoughts and feelings can be exhausting and can leave us feeling inadequate and without confidence. However, there are ways to navigate these challenges and use our thoughts and emotions as fuel for our energy. Acknowledging Thoughts and Feelings: Our thoughts and emotions are designed to get our attention, and when we…
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What Are Safety Behaviours? Safety behaviours are the protective actions we take even when they are unnecessary. They are like protective sidekicks, always ready to shield us from discomfort, fear, or embarrassment – even when they’re disproportionate and not needed. What do I need to know? – Safety behaviours quietly and unconsciously reinforce anxiety. Examples…