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toxic shame
(term previously coined by Dr. Silvan Tomkins) feelings of shame that lead someone to conclude they are bad, less than, unworthy, undeserving or unlovable. These feeling may be deep set, long-lasting and negatively affect someone’s core beliefs, automatic thoughts and overall identity. Importance Toxic shame, in a sense, is us being a bully to ourselves.… Read more
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Comparative Guilt
comparative guilt (noun) feeling(s) of guilt for not being content because another person (known or unknown) may: love to be in your situation; or are in a worse situation than you. Examples of comparative guilt in a sentence: Parents sometimes use comparative guilt and say, “there are starving children in Africa,” to force their children to eat… Read more
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Why Are We All Not Doing an Inventory of What We Like and Don’t Like?
Exercise to encourage self development, increase mental health and help with depression and anxiety. Read more
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I Wouldn’t Have to Touch Things at the Grocery Store If They Were Labeled Accurately
5 Tips for Inducing Change and Showing Companies We Want Accurate Labeling Read more
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Selfishness and perfectionism: how we have it backwards and why we need to get it right
We have a lot of things backwards. Including our ideas behind perfectionism and selfishness. As it currently stands, perfection is desired and selfishness is seen as unfavorable or negative. To certain extremes, yes selfishness can be bad. However, selfishness is a natural human trait and there is not a single person who is not selfish.… Read more
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