Mind Balance Cafe

We all have our ‘go to’ styles in conflict; confrontational, avoidant, pacifying. How you handle conflict in a relationship and the areas you need to improve on will depend on your background and personality. Here are a few general rules that will help you handle conflict in a healthy way. And while I'll be focusing on intimate relationships this could also apply to any kind of relationship really.

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Are you a HSP (Highly Sensitive Person)? Or have you always just felt a bit more sensitive than other people. In this episode I share 5 tips that will help you thrive as a sensitive person. And when you're at your best that benefits everyone around you.

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Books recommended:

The Highly Sensitive Person by Elaine Aaron. 

The Wisdom of Anxiety by Sheryl Paul

Are you thinking of breaking up with your partner? Here are 4 questions you can ask yourself to gain clarity about whether or not you want to end your relationship.

Books recommended: 

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Regret is often accompanied by a sense of frustration or sadness about our inability to go back and change things. Dealing with regret in a healthy way can prevent it from poisoning our futures. In this episode I discuss self compassion, forgiveness, making amends and how we can learn from our regrets. 

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Poem: Phase One by Dilruba Ahmed

Don't wait till your body is "perfect" to love it! Here are 5 ways you can love and honor your body right now.

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Books recommended: If Not Dieting Then What? by Dr Rick Kausman

Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) have increased sensitivity of the central nervous system which means that they experience physical or emotional stimulation more intensely. Being a HSP is not a disorder but rather a personality trait with both strengths and weaknesses. In this episode I explain 5 signs that you could be a Highly Sensitive Person.

Books recommended: 

The Highly Sensitive Person by Elaine Aaron

The Highly Sensitive Child by Elaine Aaron

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Sandra Anderson at PSU, describes codependency as; “a pattern of dependence on compulsive behaviors and approval from others in an attempt to find safety, self-worth, and identity”.

So what causes codependency? And how can you heal? That's what this episode is all about. 

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In this episode I discuss the balance between self discipline and self compassion. How do we figure out when to push ourselves harder and when to cut ourselves some slack?  

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Journaling helps us to reflect, problem solve and set goals for the future. I this episode I discuss different approaches to journaling and how to find a way that works for you.

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Do you find it hard to commit to relationships? Or are you plagued by fears about whether or not you really love your partner? You could be experiencing Relationship Anxiety. 

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Sheryl Paul: https://conscious-transitions.com/