Attack Your Comfort Zone

Bipolar Disorder is a brain disorder that causes changes in a person's mood, energy, and ability to function. People with Bipolar Disorder experience intense emotional states that typically occur during distinct periods of days to weeks, called mood episodes. These mood episodes are categorized as manic/hypomanic (abnormally happy or irritable mood) or depressive (sad mood). People with Bipolar Disorder generally have periods of neutral mood as well. When treated, people with bipolar disorder can lead full and productive lives. Bipolar Disorder commonly runs in families: 80 to 90 percent of individuals with Bipolar Disorder have a relative with Bipolar Disorder or depression. Environmental factors such as child abuse, stress, sleep disruption, and drugs and alcohol may trigger mood episodes in vulnerable people. Though the specific causes of Bipolar Disorder within the brain are unclear, an imbalance of brain chemicals is believed to lead to dysregulated brain activity. The average...

Life is full of its ups and downs. One day, you may feel like you have it all figured out. Then, at a moment’s notice, you’ve been thrown a curve ball. We’ll all face obstacles throughout life, to varying degrees. Often, overcoming obstacles in life was exactly what we needed at that moment to move in a positive direction. Life choices may be hard and something we don’t want to face it. Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can. Accept yourself, love yourself, and keep moving forward. Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal. Those who move forward with a happy spirit will find that things always work out. You must learn how to overcome Life Obstacles!  Why Is It Important to Overcome LIfe Obstacles?  Overcoming Life Obstacles is an important part of life. It helps us to grow and learn from our experiences. When we face difficulties, we are forced to solve problems and find new ways to succeed. This can help us to develop...

Willpower means having the ability to control your thoughts and behavior in difficult situations. Willpower also allows people to arrive at decisions and then follow them through with perseverance until success has been achieved. Willpower makes all the difference in the world. It is what stands behind most success stories. It is what helps us create new habits and what keeps us on a chosen course no matter how difficult the road gets. Willpower is like a muscle to a certain extent, you can build it up over time. Willpower is the ability to resist short-term gratification in pursuit of long-term goals or objectives.  What is Willpower? Understanding willpower is essential to recognizing why we behave as we do and how we develop our resilience. Willpower is the ability to control one’s own behavior intentionally. It is part of how humans make decisions, particularly when it comes to prioritizing long-term goals or short-term gratification. Willpower is more than just saying “no...

Willpower is the tool you need to achieve your goals and stay focused on what you want to accomplish. Willpower is the ability to resist short-term gratification in pursuit of long-term goals or objectives. Studies have found that the average person will spend 3–4 hours of their day trying to resist their desires That’s a fair amount of time that you spend simply trying to resist temptations. Improving your willpower means recognizing how your choices impact your efforts to practice good habits and choosing what helps you grow.  What is Willpower? Understanding willpower is essential to recognizing why we behave as we do and how we develop our resilience. Willpower is the ability to control one’s own behavior intentionally. It is part of how humans make decisions, particularly when it comes to prioritizing long-term goals or short-term gratification. Willpower is more than just saying “no” to cravings. It’s about keeping you on track to succeed at whatever goals you set, staying on...

 On any given day, something can happen that makes an individual upset, afraid, or angry. Emotional triggers stem from many different factors and they affect people in a variety of ways. What’s important to note is that emotional triggers are unique to each person. An emotional trigger could be an item, subject, word, or even memory that evokes very strong negative feelings for you. Just about everyone has some emotional triggers, though these might look a little different from person to person. Knowing what your emotional triggers are (and how to deal with them) is a key component of good emotional health. What are Triggers? When we’re triggered, our reactions may be difficult for us and others to handle. A trigger might make you feel helpless, panicked, unsafe, and overwhelmed with emotion. You might feel the same things that you felt at the time of the trauma, as though you were reliving the event. A trigger can be anything that sparks a memory of a trauma or a part of a trauma....