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Tag: Growth

Kate Harvie Talks Surviving Traumatic Brain Injury — O4L Online Network

On episode 73, we welcome author and brand strategist Kate Harvie to discuss how she recovered from a traumatic brain … More

Depression, Growth, Mental Health, Personal Development, Podcast, Psychology, Success, Trauma

Developing Vision: How Our Fear of Introspection Prevents Us from Thriving

People often ask why they aren’t successful, wondering about the trait they’re missing, that others seemingly possess. And for most … More

Growth, Mental Health, Personal Development, Philosophy, Psychology, Sports Psychology, Success

The Orchid that Grew from Concrete: What It’s Like to be A Highly Sensitive Kid

Our culture demands conformity. As much as most of us hate to admit it, living in the U.S. especially, we … More

Childhood, Depression, Growth, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Tupac

My Lessons in Loss: How Grief Taught Me Grace

The following article is a guest post from Victoria St. Fleur. About three years ago, I was asked to share … More

Buddhism, Grief, Growth, Loss, Mental Health, Mental Ilness, Psychology

As Above, So Below: How Our Friendships Reveal the Ways We See Ourselves

‘As above, so below’ is an adage often attributed to ancient Egyptian philosophy; it means that the micro-universe, our world, … More

Anxiety, Depression, Friendship, Growth, Love, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Self Love

The False Beliefs of the Grass is Greener Syndrome: Why Settling Can Be Good for You

On the episode “Mind and the Matter” of The Twilight Zone, the protagonist, Archibald Beechcrot, a misanthrope, wills humanity’s disappearance. … More

CBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dating, Depression, Growth, Mental Health, Personal Development, Psychology

Professional Wrestling and Identity: How the Popularity of Stone Cold Steve Austin Revealed Our Hidden Desires

“I need the old Stone Cold; I need the beer-swilling, foul-mouthed, S.O.B.!” -Vince McMahon in a promo begging Steve Austin … More

Growth, Mental Health, Philosophy, Pro Wrestling, Shawn Michaels, Stone Cold Steve Austin, WWE, WWF

Why Does Therapy Take So Long?: Examining the Difficulty of Overcoming Unhealthy Habits of Thinking

In the documentary Most Likely to Succeed, which follows several high-achieving, college students throughout their collegiate careers, Peter, the brilliant … More

Anxiety, CBT, Depression, Growth, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Personal Development, Philosophy, Psychology

Self-Sabotage and Negative Core Beliefs: How Our Thinking Saves Us From Experiencing Pain

“When it comes to love… there is nothing to “force my assent.” I have to give my assent before sufficient … More

Anxiety, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Depression, Growth, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Psychology, Self Sabotage, Social Anxiety

Journey to the Rainbow’s End: Understanding the Perfectionist’s Beliefs and Goals

In the recently released documentary, David Foster: Off the Record, David Foster’s daughter noted that Foster, a prominent musical producer, … More

Depression, Growth, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Narcissism, Perfectionism, Personal Development, Success

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