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20 Most Recent Post Titles with Excerpts

A bare list of links to the last 20 blog posts with linked titles, author and date, a short excerpt, and a continue-reading link.

Thought of the Day: The Metaphor of the Tree

By Healthy Sense of Self | August 19, 2015

The Metaphor of the Tree

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#HeidiTrumpsTrump in the Best Possible Way

By Kelly | August 18, 2015

#HeidiTrumpsTrump and Proves Strength of Sense of Self Not that anyone is really surprised, but Donald Trump recent made a few questionable comments in a New York Time’s interview with columnist Mareen Dowd. In the interview, Trump proves that no one is safe from his harsh comments as he claims that Heidi Klum is somehow…

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Thought of the Day: Who I Really Am

By Healthy Sense of Self | August 18, 2015

“Who I really am is not dependent on the outcome of my achievements or what others think of me. I think with my own mind and feel with my own heart.” -Antoinetta Vogels, Healthy Sense of Self

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Thought of the Day: 8/14/2015

By Healthy Sense of Self | August 14, 2015

Thought of the day: remember to focus on what matters. When you remind yourself of what’s truly important to you throughout the day, you’ll be able to stay on track and stay focused on the activities that will lead you to those important things. Try it! To learn how to find out what’s REALLY important…

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Thought of the Day: 8/13/2015

By Healthy Sense of Self | August 13, 2015

Thought of the Day: Don’t worry. It’s been said that only 8% of the things we worry about actually come true. Whether that number is truly accurate we’re not sure, but we do not that it is true that very little of what we worry about happens in our lives. When you worry, you take…

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David Beckham Shuts Down Parent-Shaming Daily Mail Article

By Healthy Sense of Self | August 11, 2015

Beckham’s Brilliant Instagram Response Highlights Parent-Shaming Phenomenon After the Daily Mail published a story criticizing the Beckham’s for allowing daughter Harper, 4, use a pacifier, the sports star turned celebrity fired back on Instagram. According to the Daily Mail article, published on August 9th, “parenting experts” warn that the Beckham’s are putting their child in…

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Thought of the Day: Be at Peace

By Healthy Sense of Self | August 7, 2015

8/7/2015: We wish you peace! From all of us at HealthySenseOfSelf, LLC, we sincerely hope your days are full of tranquility. Fight to protect your energy and maintain your peace, no matter what is going on around you. Peace is not the absence of chaos, but the ability to remain calm within the storm.

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Retire Without Compromising Your Self-Esteem

By Kelly | August 6, 2015

Retire Happily! In a society where so many of us consider who we are to be based upon what we do, it’s not surprise that many feel a little less whole after retirement. And the more firmly we believe this notion, the harder it can be. Days that were once filled from sun up to way…

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Thought of the Day: To Recover, Restore Your Sense of Self

By Healthy Sense of Self | August 4, 2015

You need a strong sense of self to recover. The process of recovery will only truly work when you are able to get in touch with your sense of self through the process. If you try to stay sober while maintaining your lack of a sense of self, you’ll have a much greater risk of…

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Thought of the Day 8/3/2015: Accept Yourself

By Healthy Sense of Self | August 3, 2015

Thought of the Day 8/3/2015: When you accept yourself, the whole world accepts you.

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8 Quotes to Help with Anxiety

By Kelly | July 31, 2015

Those who struggle with anxiety know that facing everyday tasks can be daunting–it can be so challenging to make it to the end of the day without breaking down. Below are several quotes we’ve hand-picked to help you cope on your most anxious days, hours, or minutes. Be sure to save this blog post to…

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Thought of the Day 7/31/2015: Be Who You Are

By Healthy Sense of Self | July 31, 2015

Far too often we pretend to be people who we are not. Even if it’s just for today, be who you are. Do what you really want to do. Don’t do what you don’t want to do. Say what you really want to say. Be who you are. You’ll find that if you are your…

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Focus on Yourself First.

By Healthy Sense of Self | July 30, 2015

Thought of the Day: Focus on yourself. Being concerned with trying to control others is a complete waste of time. Life and let live: focus on yourself first. By allowing others to truly be who they are, you’re doing your part to contribute to a better world. Be the ruler of your own castle, and…

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Have Courage

By Healthy Sense of Self | July 29, 2015

Thought of the Day: Have courage. Facing ourselves and our own issues isn’t easy, but it’s something we must do if we want to be truly happy in life. Have the courage to face yourself on a daily basis and avoid distracting yourself with drugs, alcohol or even work in order to avoid YOU. Have…

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Thought of the Day 7/28/2015

By Kelly | July 28, 2015

Thought of the Day  

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NYT Article Displays Effects of Addiction to Approval

By Kelly | July 27, 2015

Addiction to approval is a huge problem in our society—however, giving it the attention it deserves can make a huge difference for students, parents and universities alike. It is just as Kathryn DeWitt is quoted as saying in the NYT’s article, Campus Suicide and the Pressure of Perfection: “Hearing my parents talk about me in a positive…

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healthysenseofself.com: Thought of the Day 7/24/2015

By Kelly | July 24, 2015

  Make sure that what you do makes you happy! If it doesn’t, learn more about how to make it happen at healthysenseofself.com.

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Diner Owner Yells at Baby, Sparks Facebook Controversy

By Kelly | July 21, 2015

Diner Owner Yells at Baby, Sparks Facebook Controversy Going out to eat with a toddle can be rough, but for one family, a recent experience was nothing short was absolutely terrible. The owner of Darcy’s Diner in Portland, Maine is creating big waves on Facebook after a story about her yelling at a two-year-old who…

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Is Forgiveness Good For Your Health?

By Kelly | July 20, 2015

Forgiving others can be really, really hard. I mean, it would be easier to just talk badly about the person behind their back for years or sue somebody, right? Wrong. So wrong. And you certainly wouldn’t be doing your self or your overall physical health any real favors. The Cure: Forgiveness According to John Hopkins Medicine,…

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Six No-Fail Ways to Boost Confidence

By Kelly | July 17, 2015

The Key to Self-Confidence is in Your Hands A few of us seem to be born with it, but for many of us obtaining it is very hard work. All in all, confidence is a trait that is, for the most part, learned. There are a lucky few with an inherent sense of themselves who…

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