Are you feeling unmotivated and uninspired? Do you find yourself struggling to get things done and accomplish your goals?

If so, you're not alone. Lack of motivation is a common issue that many people face.

But what if I told you that lack of motivation is actually good for you?

In this article, I will present a contrarian viewpoint on lack of motivation and argue that it can be a valuable tool for personal growth and development.

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Many people use the terms "dissociation" and "zoning out" interchangeably...

But in reality, they are two distinct phenomena.

Zoning out refers to a temporary state of mind where one's attention is not fully present in the current moment.

This can happen for a variety of reasons, such as sleep deprivation, information overload, or stress and trauma. While zoning out can be a helpful way to cope with overwhelming situations, it can also have negative consequences if it happens too often or at inopportune times.

On the other hand, dissociation is a more severe and prolonged form of disconnection from reality.

It can manifest in several ways, such as difficulty remembering personal information, feeling like you're looking at yourself from the outside, or experiencing a change in identity.

Dissociation is often a coping mechanism for people who have experienced trauma, and it can be a symptom of a dissociative disorder.

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Dissociation is a coping mechanism that helps individuals disconnect from traumatic or overwhelming experiences.

However, when dissociation becomes a chronic condition, it can lead to a host of mental and physical health issues.

Recovery from dissociation is possible with the right treatment approach. In this article, we will explore the top 10 therapies that have been proven to be effective in helping individuals recover from dissociation.

From talk therapy to body-based therapies, these treatments can help individuals regain control of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and lead a more fulfilling life.

Are you tired of feeling disconnected and detached from your surroundings? Or do you find yourself constantly losing touch with reality? Learn how building a stronger sense of self can help you regain control.

Many people have a strong sense of self, which can be a good thing. A sense of self is necessary for us to function as independent individuals in society, and we all need to have a sense of self to have a stable identity.

But sometimes our sense of self gets clouded by the feelings of pain, which can prevent us from being as effective at coping with stress and challenges as we could be.

When dissociation occurs, people can feel disconnected from their bodies and from the outside world. This disconnection can interfere with daily functioning and create challenges with interpersonal relationships. The goal of therapy is to help people develop a strong sense of self and learn to identify and respond to feelings of pain.

This article you're about to read will show you how to build a strong sense of self. It will help you recognize and develop coping skills that will allow you to maintain your independence and achieve a healthier life.

Ready? let's dive in...

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Negative thoughts can become like mental viruses that infect our minds.

They can cause us to feel sad, depressed, and anxious. They can affect our mood, which can then have a knock-on effect on our lives.

Negative thoughts can also influence our behaviour, causing us to act in ways that are harmful to ourselves and/or to others. We can't always stop negative thoughts from happening, but what we can do is work to train our brains to think more flexibly, and this is where cognitive flexibility training comes in...

And that's why, in today's article, I would like to share 50 little things you can do to train your brain to be more cognitively flexible.

This way, you can stop the negative thoughts that are hijacking your mind, and therefore start to break the vicious cycle of depression.

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A common misconception is that antidepressants are the only way to fully cure depression.

The truth, In fact, is that many people who take antidepressants still get depressed again and again. In addition, taking these medications too often can cause side effects such as weight gain, sleep problems, sexual dysfunction, and dry mouth.

Because of this, there is often an understandable need to treat your depression without medication, but this can be a dangerous road to travel without appropriate guidance.

To this effect, I have decided to pull out all the stops to write out these 34 non-medication treatment approach that I have seen work very well to end depression for thousands of people I have come across and worked with over the last 22 years.

As you read, you will discover that some of the tips are highlighted in the subtitles whilst some tips are highlighted in the paragraphs. Just look for the word "Tip" in brackets.

So, without further ado, let's start with a definition of depression....

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How many times have you tried everything in your power to lift yourself out of the dark hole of despair?

The pain becomes so intense that nothing seems to be able to relieve us. you feel physically ill and mentally unable to do anything productive. It’s like being locked in a dark prison, and the only way out is to either kill ourselves or someone else.

This usually leads us to seek comfort from any source we can find. Unfortunately, most of the sources of comfort that we try turn out to be just as miserable as the thing that was causing us pain in the first place.

Numbing your depression without really understanding the impact of numbing is like swimming through quicksand without experience.
Bottom line...

Numbing depression will make you feel more lost than ever, except you only use numbing as a temporary stop-gap. A stop-gap to give yourself a break from dealing with the pain whilst you regain your composure to soldier on.

And that is why, in this article, I will be revealing the safest techniques for numbing depression so that you can avoid the common trap that has led thousands of people to an unfulfilled life.

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Depression is like a dark cloud hanging over your life. It can be so thick that it makes everything around you appear gloomy and lifeless.

If you are depressed, you might feel like your entire life has changed. You might feel like you can't enjoy anything anymore or even smile. It might feel like you've lost all of your passion and desire for life. But the truth is that if you take action, you can make a change that can actually make your life better.

Check out these 5 5 tips to avoid slipping back into hopeless depression

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It is amazing how the people who are most successful are the ones who are the most balanced in their lives. They recognize that they have a lot to give to the world and they also recognize that they are only one person. As a result, they don't try to help everyone and everything in their life.

If you collapse from over helping, the world will still be here long after you're gone. Here are 12 simple tips to stop feeling guilty for not helping everyone in the world. so you can become a more well rounded person who also looks after themselves.

For many people, negative automatic thoughts (NAT's) are like a freight train running through their head 24-hours-a-day, seven days a week.

They seem to have been there since time began. Sometimes NAT's show up as self-critical thoughts.

Other times they take the form of "what if" scenarios. Still, others appear as "should" statements. No matter their form, all NAT's interfere with our ability to enjoy our lives and perform at our best.

In this article, you're going to learn the number one secret to overcoming negative automatic thoughts and creating a much more positive mindset.

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Shame is such a powerful force in our lives that we often don't realize how much we're affected by it until we try to move past it.

Many people who have been suffering from shame cannot let go of it because they don't know how to deal with it.

One of the most important things about overcoming shame is that it happens inside.

It doesn't matter how many compliments you get from other people, how much money you make, how many people admire you, or how many great things you do in your life.

If you are ashamed of something in your life, then you will always be stuck in the same place, no matter how many successes you achieve.

The good news is that you can overcome this feeling, but only if you're ready to. The bad news is that most people are not prepared to overcome their shame. So they go through life in a constant state of misery and regret.

It's crucial to become a master at managing shame to start feeling comfortable in your skin and your own life.

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Concentration is the oil that keeps the machine of life running smoothly.
After a mental health breakdown, Improving your concentration can make a dramatic difference to your quality of life.

Concentration is the quality that enables you to focus on one thing at a time with single-minded determination.

Without getting your ability to concentrate back, you become a distracted, disorganized person who struggles to accomplish much of anything. Your plans won't come to fruition.

Minor details will constantly hamper you.

You will find it hard to hold a job or carry out a plan. In school, you will underperform.

Relationships will be unsatisfying.

You will experience a constant state of malaise. Your life will become a never-ending exercise in coping with minutia.

All that said, the truth is that our ability to concentrate is a valuable skill we often undervalue. Until something in our life steals that ability from us. What if the thief that stole your ability to concentrate is totally beyond your ability to control.

What if you can't concentrate because you suffer from depression,

anxiety, PTSD or physical health problems that have upturned your life? Do you have to live life resigned to this, or are there things you can do to bring back your ability to concentrate and focus for meaningful lengths of time?

In this article, I would like to reveal ten simple yet powerful techniques you can use to get your focus and concentration back to where it belongs.

To start, I would like first to explore a few common problems. You will most likely contend with on your were to achieving optimum concentration...

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In today's article, I'm going to reveal...the most insane, simple and effective thing you can do to instantly boost your mood... no matter what kind of emotional turmoil you're going through! This will work...

We all have a dark side. It's who we are. Even the most “lily-white” people on earth have a hidden area of shame and inadequacy that makes them uncomfortable.

And it is this hidden part of us that unconsciously torments and hurts us over and over. This can lead to depression, anxiety and general malaise.

Self-criticism is a vicious circle that spirals downwards into more and more discomfort, misery and unhappiness.

The good news is that it is very possible to end this cycle of pain and start living a happier and more meaningful life. Here are 13 simple strategies to help you do just that.

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Do you struggle with negative chatter about yourself always going on in the background?

Do you find this completely hard to stop?

Well in this article, I'll be revealing the biggest common mistake people make which causes this to be near impossible to stop. Then I'll share one easy mindset tip to break free of this mental slavery for good.

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Ever feel like you're always going backwards with your depression?

You were doing so much better... Starting to see a glimmer of hope. Now all of a sudden, you're feeling like an avalanche has dropped you way back down to the bottom.

And then there's the pressure...

You might have just been able to ride this storm if not for the pressure...

Pressure to perform... To appear interested when people want you to do stuff with them. Pressure to be entertaining.... When you feel pretty useless and boring because you have nothing to say. And just want to go home, lay on the carpet and stare at the ceiling.

Feeling torn inside because... On one hand, you want to hide away and avoid dragging everyone down. At the same time, you feel like you're a disappointment to your loved ones for feeling this way.

It's a strange contradiction that makes it hard to know what to do with yourself.

That's why in today's article, I'll be revealing 2 tips  to lift this feeling of disappointment. Because not having to grapple with this will make it easier to dig yourself out. This will give you the strength to carry on and can recover better.

Is this something you'd find valuable?

Then let's dive in...

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Do you ever feel so guilty...

Like you aren't doing enough to beat depression? Blaming yourself for not getting better faster.
Feeling like you’re just playing the victim all the time?

And although you know logically that this isn’t true. The more you think about it the more you find evidence to prove it.

But could there be some truth to this?

Is it possible that you could be keeping yourself depressed without realizing it?

And if so, could this be holding the missing key to the puzzle of depression for you?

Before I answer this question, I must first reveal a psychological concept that is smack bang in the middle of this puzzle...

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At 3 AM, Samantha woke up tossing and turning.

She was struggling with hardcore destructive self-talk.

She tried to replace the negative self-talk with positive  self-talk like people keep telling her to do.

But it felt phony... It felt stupid and fake.

Sound familiar?

Ever had this constant nagging feeling like nothing you ever do will be good enough?

In today's article, I will be revealing a little-known and slightly unusual psychological trick to help you find, peace fulfillment and contentment without having to rely on mindfulness or meditation techniques.

The Myth About Antidepressants:
Should you use them...
Should you bin them?

They say that antidepressants ruin your brain, doing you more harm than good...

They say taking antidepressants means that you are not in control of yourself....

They say antidepressants are just part of the Big Drug Cooperation’s conspiracies to keep their companies funded with our hard-earned money...

There are SOOOO many different opinions about antidepressants that you easily become paralyzed wondering...

 “Are antidepressants GOOD for me or NOT?”

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