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Do you practice positive self talk and reassurance? If not, here are just a few reasons as to why you should! Positive self talk benefits you both physically, and mentally. It reduces stress, reduces physical and emotional pain, improves immune function, and more! Consistently speaking to yourself in a positive manner is *proven* to improve your health, physically and emotionally. Yet not many of us put this practice to use. Are you going to start positive self-talk? Tag somebody that you think would benefit from/love this idea! . PathwayToPositive.wordpress.com Instagram: @PathwayToPositive Facebook.com/PathwayToPositive . Artwork by Instagrammer @keeleyshawart 😊

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Positive affirmation: “I love myself.” Simple, but one of the most important affirmations to start with! Did you know that self-love positively affects nearly every aspect of your life? Loving yourself can cause an increase in confidence, can strengthen friendships and relationships, can help you become more motivated, and can improve mood and mental health. Using this simple, three-word affirmation can have a much bigger impact than most would assume. Are you practicing self love? . PathwayToPositive.wordpress.com Instagram: @PathwayToPositive Facebook.com/PathwayToPositive . Reposted from Instagrammer @positivity_am 😊

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Saying “no” when you don’t want to or can’t do something is an integral aspect of caring for your mental health. It’s been proven that the inability to say “no” has a negative impact on mental health, often resulting in depression and anxiety. Saying “no” is okay! Let’s be honest, though: declining isn’t always easy. It can be nerve-wracking and it’s quite difficult for many individuals. While a “no” doesn’t necessarily need an explanation, let’s figure out how we can make the task easier! Read below for some possible alternatives. . “I won’t be able to take this on right now.” “I’m not currently in the right mindset/mental space for this.” “I won’t be able to do this alone, but I’d be happy to help with a portion!” If you need time to come up with a way to say no, you can ALWAYS buy some time with “let me think about that and get back to you.” There are SO many more ways to say no, too. Find what makes you most comfortable, and say no. Sometimes, you just need to focus on YOU. . PathwayToPositive.wordpress.com Instagram: @PathwayToPositive Facebook.com/PathwayToPositive . Artwork by Instagrammer @positivelypresent 😊 Submitted by Instagrammer @rachelmelanie 😊

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“Comparison is the death of joy.” - Mark Twain Did you know that studies have been done on how comparison affects your sense of self? It’s been found that comparing yourself to others can lead to envy, low self confidence, and depression. If you find yourself always making comparisons, catch yourself and remind yourself of why YOU are amazing. It’s okay to admire somebody else, but make sure it doesn’t come at the price of your own self-worth✨ . PathwayToPositive.wordpress.com Instagram: @PathwayToPositive Facebook.com/PathwayToPositive . Reposted from Instagrammer @particlesofradiance😊 Submitted by Instagrammer @nzhfitness 😊

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Sometimes it feels as if we’ll be stuck in our current situations for the rest of our lives. But right now is not forever. Right now is merely a fraction of your life on this planet. And things are constantly changing, including yourself and your situation. You will persevere and you will succeed, just make sure to try💪🏻 . PathwayToPositive.wordpress.com Instagram: @PathwayToPositive Facebook.com/PathwayToPositive . Reposted from Instagrammer @katiecruz 😊 Submitted by Instagrammer @rachelmelanie 😊

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Did you know that of people who seek treatment for their mental health disorders, 70-90% of those people see a significant decline in their symptoms? Take care of your mental health. If something feels wrong for your mental wellbeing, don’t do it! Everybody has days where they need to step back and focus a little extra on their mental health. Don’t ignore your minds pleas when it tells you to take a break. It’s okay! Get back into the swing of things the next day! . PathwayToPositive.wordpress.com Instagram: @PathwayToPositive Facebook.com/PathwayToPositive . Artwork by Instagrammer @thecopingcounselor 😊

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Positive affirmation: “I am a magnet for abundance, prosperity, and good fortune.” Positive affirmations only work when used in present tense. Instead of saying “I WILL be successful,” say “ I AM successful.” When using present tense, you are rewriting your subconscious mind, which can help it stop self-sabotaging and stop making excuses/obstacles. . PathwayToPositive.wordpress.com Instagram: @PathwayToPositive Facebook.com/PathwayToPositive . Reposted from Instagrammer @millionairesecrett 😊

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Something very useful to remember is that boundaries are important! You are allowed to set boundaries, and you should not feel guilty about doing so. Never sacrifice your health or sanity for anything that will not help you progress. You are worth having boundaries and you are allowed to say “no” when you feel you must. . PathwayToPositive.wordpress.com Instagram: @PathwayToPositive Facebook.com/PathwayToPositive . Reposted from Instagrammer @chloemanseaul 😊