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self-understanding, balance, mental health Desiree Castenada self-understanding, balance, mental health Desiree Castenada

Dialectical Thinking: Embrace Opposing Thoughts

Our bodies biologically exist to be most efficient for survival. Our brains create schema- or mental frameworks based on our lived experience- to most efficiently process new things and fuel our thoughts and actions. If you’ve been fired in the past over a small mistake, your brain may create anxiety around every mistake at your next job. If you’ve been cheated on while a partner was distant, your brain may overanalyze your next partner’s presence in your relationship. Schemas are helpful when we need to survive, like when our brain shortcuts to avoid a dish that's fresh from the oven, but life is not always as simple as that.

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self-compassion, balance Desiree Castenada self-compassion, balance Desiree Castenada

Finding Work-Life Balance

Do you often find yourself struggling to keep up with the demands of both your work and personal life? Does it feel like there are never enough hours in the day to complete everything on your plate? If so, you’re not alone. Achieving work-life balance is a common challenge many of us face. The good news is finding a work-life balance is possible and obtainable.

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