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11/05/2025

National Stress Awareness Day is November, 5. It's a good time to recognize stress triggers and find coping mechanisms to reduce the impact of stress on your overall well-being.

11/04/2025

No one wants to imagine their child with mental illness. No one wants to get near or go there. You go there because you have to. There is nowhere else for you to go because YOU LIVE THERE.

11/04/2025

Trying new things is no luxury; it's a proven and essential mental-health tool that delivers a range of benefits, especially for those who have struggled with depression.

10/29/2025

10/28/2025

Generosity is a key component of happiness and meaning. Yet often we neglect our own well-being and needs along the way. Here's how we can shine a light back on ourselves.

10/24/2025

Some helpful information from NAMI about the ripple effect of mental illness. Beyond the individual, mental illness challenges ripple out through our families, our communities, and our world.

10/23/2025

10/20/2025

3. Look for the problem under the problem.

10/16/2025

Designing a Healthier Mindset: How to Challenge Negative Thoughts

Stuck in a negative thought loop? Don't just accept it—Challenge it! Become a detective for your own thoughts.

When a negative thought arises, stop and Catch It.

Next, Check It. Ask yourself: Is this thought 100% true? Where is the evidence? What's a more balanced way of looking at this?

Finally, Change It. Reframe the thought into one that is more realistic and compassionate. For example, "I'm a failure" becomes "This was a setback, but I can learn and try again."

How Have You Reframed Your Negative Thoughts? Share in the comments! 👇and don’t forget to follow and share.

Tomorrow: Mindful Morning Moments

10/16/2025

Resilience isn’t about never breaking — it’s about choosing to heal and rise each time you do.

Your struggles don’t define you. How you keep showing up does.

10/15/2025

October is ADHD Awareness Month
Whether you're living with ADHD or supporting someone who is, understanding what ADHD is and learning effective coping strategies can make life feel more manageable — and a lot more hopeful. Read more: https://personalgrowthassoc.com/adhdawarenessandcopingskills/