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Mental Health

Am I a hoarder?

Am I a Hoarder? The Question I Never Expected to Ask Myself

A few springs ago, my friend Karen came over for coffee. She’s the kind of person who says exactly what she thinks (she always has been), and I love that …

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Minimalist Self Care: 5 Tips For Your Daily Routine

If you have tried everything to remain healthy but still failed, you may want to consider minimalist self care. Minimalism can help you live a simple life by eliminating the …

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Renew And Prosper: Decluttering Your Way To A Meaningful Lent

As I reflect on the significance of Lent in my life, one word stands out: decluttering.  It may not be the first thing that comes to mind when considering Lent… …

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8 Useful Steps To Decluttering Life And Reducing Stress In 2023

Are you feeling overwhelmed and stressed out by the clutter in your life? If so, you’re not alone. As someone who has struggled with anxiety and stress myself, I know …

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The 10 Little Signs Of Emotional Abuse (Examples Included!)

Thankfully, I never experienced physical abuse in any relationship; but I did experience emotional abuse and in this post, want to share some signs of emotional abuse. Many years ago …

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50 Self Love Quotes To Keep You Going Through The Day!

If there is anything that I enjoy doing, it’s going back through time, and see what other people have said or written down. Who doesn’t love a good quote every …

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7 Ways A Capsule Wardrobe Could Help Reduce Your Anxiety

Are you living with anxiety and looking for simple steps you can take to make it more manageable? I’d like to suggest one easy solution to some of your overwhelm …

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2023 BetterHelp Online Therapy Review (Free Trial!)

For years, I went to therapy every week and I gained so much from it—but I never thought I’d try online therapy until recently. I decided to give BetterHelp Online …

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Three Benefits of Self Esteem During Social Interactions

Having self esteem definitely has advantages when interacting with people. Below, I’ve outlined 3 benefits of self esteem during social interactions. That said…what if you don’t have a high self …

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unexpected death - dealing with grief and losing my dad - alison reeves

How to Deal with Death – The Story of Losing My Dad

My dad passed away unexpectedly a few years ago, and this year it hit me hard. I’ve been learning how to deal with death, and wanted to share my experience. …

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    Hi Pam, I'm glad you asked. The best tip I have is to start small. Pick one drawer or one…

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    I need some tips on getting rid of declutter. Thank you

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