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Clarity Clinic's Aimee Daramus, Psy.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist was recently featured in this Verywell Mind piece on 'How the 3-3-3 Rule for Anxiety Can Calm Your Mind'. Check it out! #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #anxiety

Unhelpful Coping Mechanisms: Recognizing and Addressing What Holds Us Back I was reading this article on Positivepsychology.com (link -https://lnkd.in/g8zns7ci) that got me thinking about our coping mechanisms in dealing with stress and challenges in life. There are helpful strategies and not-so-helpful ones. This article discusses the commonly used unhelpful coping mechanisms based on extensive positive psychology research. Here's the list: 1. Substance abuse: Including alcohol, drugs, and painkillers, which may lead to addiction and exacerbate mental health issues. 2. Avoidance and denial: Ignoring or suppressing distressing emotions or situations, hindering our emotional growth. 3. Self-harm: Engaging in harmful behaviors like cutting or burning, which only increases emotional turmoil. 4. Negative self-talk: Criticizing ourselves harshly, leads to reduced self-esteem and heightened depression. 5. Emotional eating or binge eating: Using food to numb emotions, which often leads to a cycle of guilt and shame. 6. Isolation: Withdrawing from social interactions, depriving ourselves of supportive relationships. 7. Procrastination: Delaying important tasks, which increases stress and reduces our sense of self-efficacy. 8. Overworking: Using work to avoid addressing personal issues, leads to burnout and decreased life satisfaction. 9. Aggression: Expressing anger in harmful ways, which strains relationships and pushes people away. 10. Excessive screen time: Using screens to numb feelings, leading to neglect of daily tasks and real-life relationships. I’ve often found myself caught in the trap of negative self-talk. When things didn’t go as planned, I would harshly criticize myself, questioning my abilities and worth. This internal dialogue not only amplified my stress but also held me back from moving forward. Now, I consciously work to recognize when my inner critic shows up. In a recent session with my coach, we discussed that my critic sounds like a stern headmaster. We discussed strategies that will help me move away from that persona to one that is compassionate and understanding. It's as simple as pausing and asking myself, "What do I need to hear the most right now?". Do you see yourself using any of the above unhelpful coping mechanisms? What do you need to move away from them? #positivepsychology #MentalHealth #CopingMechanisms #PersonalGrowth #SelfAwareness #Resilience #MindsetMatters #MentalWellbeing #SelfCompassion

Unhelpful Coping Mechanisms: Recognizing and Addressing What Holds Us Back I was reading this article on Positivepsychology.com (link -https://lnkd.in/gW_ESn4A) that got me thinking about our coping mechanisms in dealing with stress and challenges in life. There are helpful strategies and not-so-helpful ones. This article discusses the commonly used unhelpful coping mechanisms based on extensive positive psychology research. Here's the list: 1. Substance abuse: Including alcohol, drugs, and painkillers, which may lead to addiction and exacerbate mental health issues. 2. Avoidance and denial: Ignoring or suppressing distressing emotions or situations, hindering our emotional growth. 3. Self-harm: Engaging in harmful behaviors like cutting or burning, which only increases emotional turmoil. 4. Negative self-talk: Criticizing ourselves harshly, leads to reduced self-esteem and heightened depression. 5. Emotional eating or binge eating: Using food to numb emotions, which often leads to a cycle of guilt and shame. 6. Isolation: Withdrawing from social interactions, depriving ourselves of supportive relationships. 7. Procrastination: Delaying important tasks, which increases stress and reduces our sense of self-efficacy. 8. Overworking: Using work to avoid addressing personal issues, leads to burnout and decreased life satisfaction. 9. Aggression: Expressing anger in harmful ways, which strains relationships and pushes people away. 10. Excessive screen time: Using screens to numb feelings, leading to neglect of daily tasks and real-life relationships. I’ve often found myself caught in the trap of negative self-talk. When things didn’t go as planned, I would harshly criticize myself, questioning my abilities and worth. This internal dialogue not only amplified my stress but also held me back from moving forward. Now, I consciously work to recognize when my inner critic shows up. In a recent session with my coach, we discussed that my critic sounds like a stern headmaster. We discussed strategies that will help me move away from that persona to one that is compassionate and understanding. It's as simple as pausing and asking myself, "What do I need to hear the most right now?". Do you see yourself using any of the above unhelpful coping mechanisms? What do you need to move away from them? #positivepsychology #MentalHealth #CopingMechanisms #PersonalGrowth #SelfAwareness #Resilience #MindsetMatters #MentalWellbeing #SelfCompassion

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3 Powerful Ways to Reset a Bad Day and Turn It Into a Good Day, According to a Social Psychologist

3 Powerful Ways to Reset a Bad Day and Turn It Into a Good Day, According to a Social Psychologist

3 Powerful Ways to Reset a Bad Day and Turn It Into a Good Day, According to a Social Psychologist

3 Powerful Ways to Reset a Bad Day and Turn It Into a Good Day, According to a Social Psychologist

“How can I be better in my relationships when I can’t stop stressing about my job/ financial stress/ health issues /legal problems/ parenting concerns/ fill-in-the-blank stressor?” It’s a common question I hear from new clients. I get it, when there is an ongoing dilemma or chronic stressor in our life, it can feel hard to focus on anything else. This is natural and normal. As an ACT therapist, here is how I understand the root of this problem core to the human condition and one practical way to deal with it by using committed action. https://lnkd.in/gtQg-mmZ

3 Powerful Ways to Reset a Bad Day and Turn It Into a Good Day, According to a Social Psychologist