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5 Simple Ways to Soothe All of You

March 29, 2019 taylorevance@gmail.com Comments 0 Comment

Print this entrySelf improvement (or self help) tools come in many shapes and sizes; sometimes it’s physical in nature (a self help book, having a massage, painting with water colors), or spiritual in nature (flower essences, Reiki, meditation which is both physical and spiritual, etc). Here are 5 simple ways to soothe all of you, your mind, body and spirit. These are the best self help options that I’ve used successfully to help soothe my own mind, body and spirit:…

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What Are Subliminal Messages?

February 15, 2019 taylorevance@gmail.com Comments 0 Comment

Print this entrySubliminal messages can cause effects on a humans’ emotion or behavior but most effectively when done so unconsciously. The most extensive study of therapeutic effects from audiotapes was conducted to see if the self-esteem audiotapes would raise self-esteem. 237 volunteers were provided with tapes of three manufacturers and completed posttests after one month of use. Subconscious stimulus by single words is well known to be modestly effective in changing human behavior or emotions. This is evident by a…

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Journal for Yourself

July 13, 2018 taylorevance@gmail.com Comments 0 Comment

Print this entryWriting in a journal is a frequently-recommended form of self-care. But what exactly makes journaling so great? A lot, as it turns out. You can manage your emotions, plan your future, and work on improving your self-talk – all with something as simple as a notebook and a pen. Here are five compelling reasons you should journal for yourself. 1. It Helps You Work Through Your Feelings Emotions are unruly. And when your feelings are all tangled up…

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Exercise as a Priority for You

May 17, 2018 taylorevance@gmail.com Comments 0 Comment

Print this entryExercise as a priority for you plays an important role in the self-care of your life. Your priorities comprise the attitudes and actions that result in emotional, mental, physical, environmental and spiritual health. Unlike other aspects of life, self-care does not need any medical intervention or professional consultation. It is something you do yourself. In this post, we are going to focus on the importance of exercise as a priority for you. Reduced Stress and Depression Exercise has…

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Self Help for Perfectionists

March 9, 2018 taylorevance@gmail.com Comments 0 Comment

Print this entryAre you a perfectionist? If you often set unrealistically high standards for yourself, then you probably are. On the surface, being a perfectionist doesn’t seem like such a bad thing. It’s true that having high expectations for yourself can be beneficial – but if you take it to extremes, it can get in the way of your happiness, well-being, and ability to care for yourself. If you’re a perfectionist, these self-care tips will help you learn to treat…

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Take Care of Yourself for Free

January 13, 2018 taylorevance@gmail.com Comments 0 Comment

Print this entry6 Ways to Take Care of Yourself for Free Every now and again, it’s important we spend time to take care of ourselves in order to lower stress levels and maintain healthy lives. Many times we get so caught up in meeting everyone else’s needs that we neglect the most important person in our lives–ourselves! So here are six easy self-care activities you can try (that won’t cost you anything): Go for a Walk Thirty minutes of walking…

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When Self-Help Becomes a Negative Thing

June 25, 2017 taylorevance@gmail.com Comments 0 Comment

Print this entryThe right self-help book or course can be a tremendously powerful tool. I have personally seen it transform people’s lives: I’ve seen people go from being nervous, shy and unconfident and become far more naturally attractive, confident and interesting. But I would also argue that things have been taken a little too far. There is so much self-help literature out there now and so much advice on how we can become better versions of who we are. But…

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5 Ways to Increase Your Self-Confidence

April 28, 2017 taylorevance@gmail.com Comments 0 Comment

Print this entryWe all know them. You know the ones, those self-confident individuals who always seem to be in control. They make snap decisions, appear to be more successful than most people, and possess an inner strength that is almost visible. Here are 5 Ways to Increase Your Self-Confidence: How to Increase Your Self-Confidence You admire their self-assurance and firmness of opinion. Such characteristics arise from inner beliefs in one’s ability. If you would like to be more self-assured, practice…

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Wipe Out Negativity from Your Life

January 26, 2017 taylorevance@gmail.com Comments 0 Comment

Print this entryNegative influences are all around and can have a dramatic effect on your self-esteem. Don’t let unchecked people and circumstances pull you down. Here is how to wipe out negativity from your life and how to increase positive influences and as a starter guide for self-improvement. Staying calm, composed and maintaining strong self-esteem in today’s tough environment can be difficult but is not impossible if you follow a few simple guidelines. Here are 6 tips you can use as a…

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