Self-help
What is ‘Sunshine Guilt’ and Tips for Overcoming it
Have you ever wondered why you feel guilty about staying indoors on sunny days? Explore “sunshine guilt” and its impact on mental and physical health. With Grow Therapy, find strategies for embracing self-compassion and balanced living.
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Defense Mechanisms: How They Work and Why We Use Them
Feeling overwhelmed by strong emotions often triggers defense mechanisms—unconscious psychological tactics that protect us from distressing thoughts and memories. Take a deeper look at how they work and why we use them.
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9 Ways to Practice Self-Care During Mental Health Awareness Month
Self-care means taking actions to boost your mental, physical, and emotional health. It’s crucial for managing stress and enhancing well-being. Learn how self-care intertwines with Mental Health Awareness Month, its origins, goals, and practical self-care strategies to improve your life.
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Ways to Handle Being Dismissed When Expressing Mental Health Concerns
The historical stigma surrounding mental health often causes hesitation in sharing experiences. Expressing struggles can be empowering but may be met with criticism or apathy. This article explores why people dismiss these concerns, the toll it takes on well-being, and strategies for handling emotional invalidation.
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How to Protect Your Peace During Mental Health Awareness Month
This Mental Health Awareness Month, we invite you to explore what self-care and inner peace mean to you and how they relate to mental resilience and overall happiness. Discover a few practical ways to protect your peace now and throughout the year.
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Signs of Toxic People and How to Deal with Them
Learn about identifying toxic people, understanding their behaviors, and strategies for dealing with them, including setting boundaries, practicing forgiveness, avoiding drama, and seeking support for maintaining emotional well-being.
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How Being in Nature Can Boost Your Mental Health
Nature offers profound benefits for mental and physical well-being, reducing stress, enhancing mood, and improving cognitive function. Engaging with nature through activities like forest bathing and spending time in green spaces promotes overall health and supports therapeutic interventions for mental wellness.
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7 Breathing Exercises to Help Relieve Anxiety
Learn how breathing exercises can help calm your mind and body when experiencing anxiety. In this article, we will cover types of breathing techniques such as deep breathing, box breathing, and lion’s breath, and will explore how to integrate these exercises into daily life.
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How Spring Cleaning Can Boost Your Mental Health
Spring is a time for rebirth and renewal, which makes it the perfect time to refresh both your physical space as well as your mental space. The annual ritual of spring cleaning isn’t just about keeping your home clean – it’s also undeniably beneficial for your mental well-being.
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Understanding Intrusive Thoughts and How to Get Help Managing Them
Imagine a scenario where you’re in the kitchen chopping vegetables and you suddenly have the thought to cut yourself with the knife. The thought came out of left field and you might start to get anxious or wonder why you had the thought. This is an example of an unwanted intrusive thought. Even though they’re […]
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