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“Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space lies our freedom and power to chose our response. In our response lies our growth and freedom”
— Victor E. Frankl
Anxiety & Depression
Anxiety
Anxiety is many things, affecting people in different ways depending physical and hormonal circumstances and intricately linked to your beliefs and values.
What anxiety is not is a noun; ”it” is not actually a “thing” that you catch; it is not something happening to you and it is not necessarily a negative, it is uncomfortable, but that doesn’t necessarily make it “bad."
Anxiety is a verb. It is a doing – it is a doing. And what this means is that you can learn to “do” anxiety in a different way. Below are a few golden nuggets to help you get back in the driver’s seat of managing your anxiety.
Depression
Depression is the outcome of a combination of lifestyle factors, negative psychological patterns, trauma, bio-chemical reactions and genetic predisposition.
How depression is managed, has to be dependent on the individual and their particular circumstances. Using an integrated approach, real changes can occur. Step one is understanding what is happening.
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#Brain Energy: A Revolutionary Breakthrough in Understanding Mental Health—and Improving Treatment for Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, and More. By Christopher M. Palmer
#How Emotions are made - The secret life of the brain. By Lisa Feldman Barrett
#Lost Connections:Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression - and the Unexpected Solutions. By Johann Hari
#Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention. By Johann Hari
#The Sweet Spot: Suffering, Pleasure and the Key to a Good Life. By Paul Bloom"
#The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness & Healing in a Toxic Culture. By Gabor and Daniel Mate
#The Molecule of More. How a Single Chemical in Your Brain Drives Love, Sex, and Creativity - And Will Determine the Fate of the Human Race. By Daniel Lieberman and Michael Long
#The Surrender Experiment: My Journey Into Life's Perfection. By Michael A. Singer
#Whole brain living - the anatomy of choice and the four characters that drive our life. By Jill Bolte Taylor
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#There Is A Crisis Going On With Men!", “We’ve Produced Millions Of Lonely, Addicted Males!”. By Alok Kanojia
#The Real Causes of Depression. By Joann Hari
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10% Happier Podcast. By Dan Harris
Trauma
Trauma can be a once off event or ongoing experiences. Regardless, it can become cemented in our mind and body. Perceived threats or emotional experiences can be just as damaging as lived experiences. It can be treated, but first it must be understood.
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#Whole brain living - the anatomy of choice and the four characters that drive our life. By Jill Bolte Taylor
#Brain Energy: A Revolutionary Breakthrough in Understanding Mental Health—and Improving Treatment for Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, and More. By Christopher M. Palmer
#The Sweet Spot - Suffering, Pleasure and the Key to a Good Life. By Paul Bloom"
"The Myth of Normal -Trauma, Illness & Healing in a Toxic Culture. By Gabor and Daniel Mate"
Confession of a Buddhist Atheist. By Stephen Batchelor
Relationships
The quality of our lives is determined by the quality of our relationships. But how do we create, grow and retain quality relationships?It takes communication, understanding and effort. Below are some key resources on how to best do this.
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#Drama Free: A guide to Managing Unhealthy Family Relationships: By Nedra Glover Tawwab
#The State of Affairs Rethinking Infidelity. By Esther Perel"#Healing Your Attachment Wounds. By Diane Poller Heller
#The Science of Trust Emotional Attunement for Couples. By John Gottman
#A Return to Love. By Marianne Williamson
#The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country’s Foremost Relationship Expert, Revised and Updated. By John Gottman
#The 80/80 Marriage: A New Model for a Happier, Stronger Relationship. By Nate and Kaley Klem"
#Attached - Are You Anxious, Avoidant or Secure? How the Science of Adult Attachment Can Help You Find - and Keep - Love. By Amir LEvine and Rachel Heller
#Mating in Captivity Unlocking Erotic Intelligence. By Esther Perel#The Dance of Anger: A Woman's Guide to Changing the Patterns of Intimate Relationships. By Harriet Learner
#The Five Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts. By Gary Chapman
#The Molecule of More. How a Single Chemical in Your Brain Drives Love, Sex, and Creativity - And Will Determine the Fate of the Human Race. By Daniel Lieberman and Michael Long
#Come As You Are: Revised and Updated The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex Life. By Emily Nagoski
#Love Every Day: 365 Relational Self-Awareness Practices to Help Your Relationship Heal, Grow, and Thrive: By Alexandra H. Solomon
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#Dr K: There Is A Crisis Going On With Men!", “We’ve Produced Millions Of Lonely, Addicted Males!”. By Alok Kanojia
#The Easiest Way to Improve Your Relationship. The Gottman Institute
#Confidence and joy are the keys to a great sex life. By Emily Nagoski
#How Couples Sustain a Strong Sexual Connection for a Lifetime. By Emily Nagoski
#The Divorce Expert: Slippage Is Tearing Marriages Apart! if kids are your top priority and you spot this… : The Diary of a CEO with Steven Barlett
#Healthy Conflict: Marriage & Relationship Advice. By Drs John & Julie Gottman
#How To Create Better Relationships: 6 Surprising Lessons From 28 Years Of Marriage. The Mel Robbins Podcast -
Womens Wellbeing
For women, hormones control fertility but also have a powerful effect on brain chemistry, mental health and mood. Its critical that we understand how our bodies work and more importantly how they change with age.
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# Guide to THRIVE:4 steps to Body, Brains and Bliss.s/guide-to-thrive By Dr Vonda Wright
#Fast Like a Girl: A Woman’s Guide to Using the Healing Power of Fasting to Burn Fat, Boost Energy, and Balance Hormones. By Mindy Pelz
#Come As You Are: Revised and Updated -The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex Life. By Emily Nagoski
#It's Not Hysteria (Everything You Need to Know about Your Reproductive Health (But Were Never Told). By Katen Tang
#The New Menopause - Navigating Your Path Through Hormonal Change with Purpose, Power, and Facts. By Dr Mary Claire Haver
# The Menopause Brain: The New Science Empowering Women to Navigate Midlife with Knowledge and Confidence. By Lisa Mosconi
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#How Couples Sustain a Strong Sexual Connection for a Lifetime. By Emily Nagoski
#Confidence and joy are the keys to a great sex life. By Emily Nagoski
#The Menopause Doctor: This Diet Delays Menopause! Menopause Is Shrinking Your Brain! - Dr Lisa Mosconi on Diary of a CEO podcast
#The No.1 Menopause Doctor: They’re Lying To You About Menopause! - Mary Claire Haver - on Diary of a CEO podcast
Life Lessons
“Who looks outside dreams; who looks inside awakes.”
Jung, as cited in Adler & Jaffé, 1973, p. 33
Our emotions are a huge part of who we are and how we are able to show up in the world. Influenced by culture and deep seated personal belief systems, our feelings can alter our perceptions of reality and even manifest psychological symptoms. It’s best we take ownership to understand them more if we want to live a great life.
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#Against Empathy: The case for Rational compassion. By Paul Bloom
#The Top Five Regrets of the Dying A Life Transformed by the Dearly Departing. By Bronnie Ware"
#The Gifts of Imperfection. By Brene Brown
#How emotions are made - The secret life of the brain. By Lisa Feldman Barrett
#Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention. By Johann Hari
#10% Happier book. By Dan Harris
#Courage to be Disliked: The Japanese phenomenon that shows you how to free yourself, change your life and achieve real happiness. By Kishimi Ichiro and Koga Funitake
#Four Thousand Weeks: Embrace your limits. Change your life. Make your four thousand weeks count. By Oliver Birkman
#Why has nobody told me this before. By Julie Smith
#.Confession of a Buddhist Atheist. By Stephen Batchelor
#Loving What Is: Four Questions That Can Change Your Life. By Byron Katie
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# Listening to Shame: Brene Brown
# Beyond Quick Fixes: Embracing Aggressive Lifestyle Change: Dr. Heather Bartlett
# The power of Vulnerability: Brene Brown
#How to build willpower - the power of doing what you don’t want to: By David Goggins & Dr. Andrew Huberman
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#10 % happier - weekly blog. editationweeklyblogBy Dan Harris
#10% happier podcast . By Dan Harris
