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Hope+Wellness 4/30/21 Hope+Wellness 4/30/21

Exploring Perfectionism and Being Ok With ‘Good Enough’

Perfectionism doesn’t always manifest itself in real life the way it’s depicted in the media. One powerful way to fight against the idea of perfectionism is the idea that we can be good enough. We don’t have to be perfect, and perfection isn’t an achievable goal. We can learn to be okay with being good enough.

Hope+Wellness 4/26/21 Hope+Wellness 4/26/21

3 Things Your Inner Child Needs to Hear from You

Have you heard the phrase inner child before? Do you know what it is? Well, it’s exactly what it sounds like! It’s the childhood versions of yourself that you carry with you now. Think about it: as you age you don’t lose those past selves. When you turn eleven, your ten year old self doesn’t stop existing. She’s just now tucked away in the heart of your eleven year old self!

But what does that really mean?

Hope+Wellness 4/12/21 Hope+Wellness 4/12/21

What to Teach Your Child About Worry

We’ve talked a bit about anxiety in children before, but what about regular worrying? How can we teach our children the difference between the two? And what can we do to help them develop healthy coping skills for both

Hope+Wellness 4/6/21 Hope+Wellness 4/6/21

6 Tips to Help Improve Your Sleep

Do you struggle with sleep? From creating a routine to settling in, to staying soundly asleep until morning, sleep issues are extremely common. It seems like we all need a little support figuring out works! But our health, our mood, and our energy levels are all improved when we get the right amount of deep, restful sleep, so it’s important to find a routine that works for you! So today we’re going over 6 tips to help improve your sleep.

Hope+Wellness 3/26/21 Hope+Wellness 3/26/21

7 Lesser Known Signs of ADHD

When people understand the symptoms to be aware of, it’s easier to get diagnosed and get treatment that can help. Here are some lesser known signs of ADHD to watch out for.

Hope+Wellness 3/18/21 Hope+Wellness 3/18/21

Managing Cognitive Distortions

The truth is we can’t always avoid negative thinking, and learning to reroute your thinking patterns takes a lot of work. But we can care for ourselves by becoming aware of these patterns, and developing strategies to deal with them when we notice them popping up.

Hope+Wellness 3/15/21 Hope+Wellness 3/15/21

10 More Cognitive Distortions to Be Aware Of

The first step to changing your negative thought patterns is to spot them, so keep an eye out for any of these cognitive distortions in your thoughts. Here are 10 more cognitive distortions to watch out for in your thinking.

Hope+Wellness 3/4/21 Hope+Wellness 3/4/21

What is All or Nothing Thinking?

Last time we started talking about common cognitive distortions. Cognitive distortions are patterns of thinking we may have that leads to (untrue) negative thoughts that we take as fact. Today we’re going to focus on just one: all or nothing thinking.

Hope+Wellness 3/1/21 Hope+Wellness 3/1/21

8 Common Cognitive Distortions to Watch Out For

One of the pillars of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is identifying patterns in your thinking to get to the bottom of your negative thoughts. These patterns are called cognitive distortions. A cognitive distortion is a faulty way of thinking that we learn to believe is true. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps to identify cognitive distortions so you can challenge your negative thought patterns and not let them control your life.

The first step to challenging your cognitive distortions is to be able to spot them. Here are 8 common cognitive distortions to watch out for.

Hope+Wellness 2/15/21 Hope+Wellness 2/15/21

4 Signs That Your Funk Could Be the Result of Depression

If you’re in a funk after spending the last year away from your loved ones, you’re not alone! Many people are feeling a sort of covid-burnout at the moment. Here are some ways to tell if the funk you’re feeling is the result of depression:

Hope+Wellness is a mental health practice specializing in the treatment of depression, mood, stress, and anxiety in kids, teens, and adults. This is a blog about living well and finding meaning and purpose in the face of difficult challenges. This is a blog about finding hope.

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