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Written by Dr Lynn Anderson, Naturopath Yoga Therapist Karma Master Doctor Lynn is a Naturopath, yoga nutrition therapist, fitness professional, karma master, published author, international speaker and video producer with over 40 years’ experience in the field of natural health and fitness. Studies reveal to regain momentum after a break in exercise or a dietary slip-up, incorporating self-compassion into accountability amplifies self-control following a setback. The act of self-kindness aids us in diminishing those feelings of failure and demoralization that often accompany a deviation from our goals. It's important to note that self-compassion should not be misconstrued as a free pass to dismiss our goals. When self-compassion and accountability harmonize, we reclaim our power and steer ourselves back on track, feeling empowered and capable. What exactly is self-compassion? Karma yoga defines compassion as moving away from violence and fearlessness and toward calmness and kindness. This results in "mental purity," or the ability to think clearly without emotion or passion. Metal purity requires the practice of compassion. The Buddha said, "Hatred does not cease by hatred, but only by love: this is the eternal rule." Self-loathing will never bring about mental purity, but calmness and self-compassion will. Self-understanding removes imposed conditioning, which is artificial and mechanical. When we tell ourselves we must do this and not eat that, we lose power over our free will, which causes us to get off track. Self-compassion encompasses three core components The first is self-kindness vs. self-judgment, or treating yourself gently during difficult times, just as you would someone you love. The second component of self-compassion is the recognition of common humanity, a reminder that imperfection is a shared human condition. This understanding fosters a sense of connection, making us feel less isolated in our struggles and more united in our journey toward health and fitness. The third component is mindfulness vs overidentification, meaning the awareness of present emotions without "overidentifying" with or ruminating on them. When self-understanding breaks the bonds of imposed conditions, we focus more on our health without comparison or judgment. When this happens, we automatically choose to eat healthily and stay active because we care deeply about our well-being on all levels: body, mind, and soul. Therefore, self-compassion may help us promote healthy goal-setting and better adherence to healthy lifestyle choices. Practicing self-compassion promotes an acceptance of personal shortcomings and the understanding that mistakes are a part of the human experience. Self-compassion helps us to overcome our failures and get back on track. So be kind to yourself, remember that all humans make mistakes, and be mindful by accepting present emotions without letting them control you. By doing this, you will discover how self-compassion can help you stay healthy in body, mind, and soul. Namaste~ may you walk the path of life with health, happiness, and peace For books, classes, consultations, and more, click here. Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and visit my website for more info! Read more from Dr. Lynn Anderson Dr Lynn Anderson, Naturopath Yoga Therapist Karma Master Doctor Lynn is a Naturopath, yoga nutrition therapist, fitness professional, karma master, published author, international speaker and video producer with over 40 years’ experience in the field of natural health and fitness. She has been featured in Redbook, Reader’s Digest, Huffington Post, Shape, SELF and various other national publications, TV networks and Podcasts. She is the author and producer of the Soul Walking series; Karma, Prosperity, Vitality and The Naturopathic Wellness Series; The Yoga of Nutrition and Recipes for Health, Sex, Happiness and Love; and Doctor Lynn’s Proactive-Aging Workouts; DVDs and TV with international distribution; CEC author, Burnout – it happens to all of us.

Ellie Shefi is the very definition of tenacious. Ellie’s mission is to impact lives. Hello Ellie! Focus on keeping your thoughts, your actions, and your perspective positive! Read more from Ellie!

Written by: Mariann Sebestyen , Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. You are not alone with this question when you ask yourself every time you have a bad relationship. I used to ask myself this question, and I am sure so many women and even men can resonate with this situation. What is wrong with me? Do you go into blaming yourself and feeling down? When the relationship is not working out, we often feel that we can’t find another one like that. You might feel that way at that moment. This is more complex than you think because the way we perceive the experience often doesn’t mean our interpretation or coding is right. So as the relationship ends, you are likely to feel hurt, rejected, abandoned, and worthless and just want to get ice cream or sugary food to make you feel better or reach for that bottle of alcohol. It can probably numb the pain short term, but it is not a solution for attracting good and loving relationships. The problem is that we internalize the experience and conclude that I am not lovable, no one loves me, or I don’t deserve a good relationship, and I will never try again. It Starts with Your Childhood Your Childhood has so much to do with bad relationships, especially if you grew up in a dysfunctional family or experienced any form of abuse. Then you are much more likely to attract that into your adulthood. When it is about attachment that you experienced in your childhood between the caregiver-child relationship (mother-child, father-child), it becomes the prototype of your future relationships. An internal working model of attachment is a mental representation formed through a child's early experiences with their primary caregiver. This mental representation can influence how the child interacts and builds relationships with others as they grow. So if this was not secure based, rather it was insecure, then you attract people who feed those feelings in you in the future as well. So, you attract people who make you feel bad about yourself, but often that is their projection. Remember, we do not have to internalize other people’s projections. We have to become more self-aware to change and recognize the red flags next time. Often this can become like a vicious cycle that you feel that you can never break free from. But I can assure you that you can, and it is possible to change that. Red Flags The red flags can tell the feature of your partner, which might be identical to your caregiver, who had the same feature when you grew up. The negative feelings can be familiar and link to your experience with your caregivers. This pattern can be unconscious, maybe until this moment when you recognize the signs and when you do, then you know it will not give you a pleasurable experience. You might attract someone: Who is emotionally unavailable , is not comfortable with their feeling or sharing their emotions, or is emotionally immature and just dislikes to think ahead or plan with you. Perhaps those who have narcissistic personality features who lack empathy, have a fragile self-esteem, use gaslighting or making you a scapegoat, put you down, so they can feel better and make it all about themselves. You can also attract people where the relationship is one-sided, so you only put the effort into the relationship. Please note this is very common with people who were not loved in childhood and adulthood they feel they have to work for love and do everything to be loved. An unloved child will become an adult who will do anything just to seek love and attention. The person is not into you, so just take advantage of you and literally take what they need. Abuse is not normal ! No one deserves to be abused that is not a sign of love, so please do not believe when someone loves you, it is painful. No, love is not painful! It is a myth that goes around and tells people a lie. It is a lie that comes from generations where people believe that they can change a person. Staying in abusive relationship damage and destroy you inside , isolate you from other people and possible help that could be there for you. So, when you grow up in a dysfunctional family, you only learn that pattern , and you know exactly how to attract a dysfunctional relationship and perhaps a person who had a similar experience. As mentioned above, like attract like. You have not learned in childhood how to attract a loving relationship , but you can change that in adulthood. Oh, yeah, “You have the power,” dear reader. It Continues with You You are not going into a relationship and expecting the other person to fix anything about you or you fix them. That is a huge responsibility, but also, what happens if they make you feel bad. That is the reason why it is so important to heal your inner wounds and pain points; work on yourself because you can attract a healthier and happier relationship. What you can do to attract a loving relationship. Firstly, self-awareness becomes the key in this process. You can make the difference between what is good and what is not good in the relationship. What was familiar from your childhood is not serving you anymore. The bad pattern, the bad schema, and behaviour were more familiar to you because you grew up in that and could be normalized easily. However, as you can see now, that does not mean it makes you happy or it is good for you or your future. Instead, you can have a different ending because you now recognize that these old patterns of behaviour are not working for you in the present. Rewrite limiting beliefs: The best what you can give yourself is to rewrite your limiting beliefs and implement more positive ones about yourself and your relationships. Past bad experiences happened because of that mindset, environment energy, beliefs, and learned behaviour. But now you can choose to change that. If you want a beautiful relationship, then you need a new mindset, environment, beliefs, energy, and behaviour. Heal the child and adult self: Relationship wounds, childhood wounds, the self which can be on child and adult self-level. Having a positive relationship with yourself and your past can open up new possibilities and doors for you now. Self-Love : Learn to love yourself unconditionally. When you fall in love with yourself, so others can fall in love with you as well. Accept and love who you are. Healthy Self-esteem and self-confidence : See your inner worth, and raise your self-esteem by setting healthy boundaries. You are a magnificent being. What you look for in the relationship or person : Values, emotion, communication, intimacy, openness, honesty, appreciation, love, kindness, understanding, respect, and consent. You know exactly what relationship you want and be specific about it. Everything is possible! Give yourself time : You don’t have to make decisions overnight. Spend time with yourself before you decide to spend time with someone else. Give yourself time to get to know the other person gradually. Know yourself : It is much better to know yourself and discover who you are. See what you are good at and what is your interest, skills, values, and talent. So, you come to see yourself as valuable for the right person and relationship. Let’s change it together! If you would like to have a chat or share anything with me about yourself. I am happy to listen and help you to achieve your goals. You can read my regular post on my social media platforms. Follow me on Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn, and visit my website for more info! Read more from Mariann! Mariann Sebestyen, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Mariann Sebestyen is an expert in inner child wound healing, breaking free from unhealthy patterns and restoring a healthier self-concept. Adversity in early life left her with developmental challenges, childhood wounds, unmet needs, and the feeling of powerlessness and helplessness. Mariann generated strategies to extraordinarily change her relationship with herself, step into her power and create a positive self-image to become. She has since dedicated her life to helping others unleash their power, letting their true selves shine, and confidently move towards a new life. She is the founder of Inner Child Wound Healing and the Childhood Trauma Healing Journey program. Her mission: Self Restoration.

You measure your belly fat, and you haven’t lost any inches! Why can’t you lose any weight? In this article I will explain the 1 reason that you cannot lose belly fat and improve your health. If you are carrying a significant amount of belly fat right now, then the cause of your belly fat is So, for you to lose the belly fat, it requires you to get healthy on a cellular level first! To lose your belly fat for life, Insulin levels must lower.

Maybe you keep attracting the same type of avoidant, unavailable, or emotionally volatile partners. Are you ready to learn one of the most common mistakes people make that keep them stuck in the same dysfunctional Below are the most common scenarios that keep us stuck in the same pattern – Dysfunctional relationship Take a few deep breaths into your belly. Tap your thighs and other parts of the body. You can find 2 other common mistakes that keep you repeating the same relationship dynamic here.

Written by Michelle Wollaston, Spiritual Growth Advocate Michelle Wollaston is the founder of Living with Purpose and Intention and the author of the book Embrace Spirituality to Enhance Your Human Experience. You finally have the breakthrough. You spoke your truth. You cried it out. You journaled, meditated, breathed, and released. You felt lighter, clearer, more connected. And then? You crashed. Your body shut down. You got a cold. Your energy disappeared. The exhaustion hit like a wave. If this has happened to you, you’re not alone. In fact, it’s incredibly common. Many people experience physical symptoms after emotional healing. This isn’t a setback. It’s your body doing what it’s designed to do: process, recalibrate, and restore balance. Healing is not just emotional. It’s physiological When you move through intense emotional release, your nervous system recalibrates. Your hormones shift. Your immune system gets involved. Your entire body works to integrate the energy you just moved. But here’s the part no one talks about: release is not the same as integration. You can release a belief, a relationship, or a trauma response, but if you don’t slow down afterward, your body won’t have the space it needs to rewire. It will find a way to force the stillness. Three reasons you might feel sick after a breakthrough 1. Your nervous system is exhausted You’ve been running on adrenaline. The moment you feel safe enough to stop, your body collapses into recovery mode. This isn’t a weakness. It’s intelligence. 2. Your immune system is rebalancing Big emotions create chemical shifts. When those cortisol levels drop, your immune system kicks in to clean up the residue. This can look like headaches, congestion, or low-grade fevers. 3. You skipped the integration phase You moved the energy but didn’t give yourself time to land. No rest. No nourishment. Just back into life, full throttle. The body steps in and hits pause for you. What to do instead If you’ve had a big emotional release, don’t rush back into productivity. Give your body what it needs to complete the cycle. Rest. Sleep more than usual. Hydrate. Flush out the emotional debris. Eat grounding foods. Think root vegetables, soups, and warm meals. Get quiet. Avoid overstimulation. Journal what’s still moving through. The insight doesn’t end when the tears do. Healing is not a performance. It is a conversation between your spirit and your body. You cannot rise into your next chapter if you’re dragging a body that never got to catch its breath. Let your integration be sacred. Let your body speak. And most of all, let yourself be human. Follow me on Facebook , Instagram , and visit my website  for more info! Read more from Michelle Wollaston Michelle Wollaston, Spiritual Growth Advocate Michelle Wollaston is an intuitive psychic known for her deep connection to the subtle energies that shape our lives. With an innate ability to sense and interpret the emotional and spiritual landscapes of others, she guides individuals in uncovering their true paths. Through her writing and workshops, Michelle creates a nurturing community for those eager to explore the transformative power of spirituality. She empowers individuals to embark on journeys of self-discovery, encouraging connections with their inner selves. Her passion lies in helping others embrace their true essence and create meaningful experiences that resonate with their highest potential.

Written by Sonia Grimes, Alcohol Control Coach Sonia Grimes is The Alcohol Control Coach and founder of The Simply Sober Path. She helps high-achieving individuals break free from the Alcohol Illusion and silence Alcohol Noise – creating lasting freedom with confidence and ease. If you feel trapped and helpless in your drinking habits, this is a must-read. Changing your drinking isn’t hard, and it doesn’t have to take long. In her latest article, Sonia Grimes, Award-Winning Alcohol Control Coach, tells you the truth about how change happens naturally, easily, and quickly. How many times have you struggled to understand your drinking? You’ve probably had this thought more times than you can count: “I know alcohol makes me feel worse… so why do I still want it?” It’s confusing and frustrating, isn’t it? You know the hangovers, the anxiety, the broken promises, the mood swings, the guilt, and the shame. You know how much better you feel when you’re not drinking. Logically, it makes no sense. And yet, there you are again, glass in hand, telling yourself it will be just one, and that you’ll start tomorrow. Except by the time you go to bed, the bottle is empty… and the tomorrow you promised yourself never comes. So, what’s going on? Your drinking isn’t about weakness, brokenness, or lack of willpower. It’s much simpler than that, easy to understand, and when you do, easy to change. The real reason is that you have two parts of your mind working from different truths, and right now, they don’t agree. The two parts of your mind 1. Your conscious mind – The logical part This is your thinking, rational mind. It’s the part that knows alcohol causes hangovers, anxiety, and guilt. It can picture tomorrow’s exhaustion and remember the shame of last weekend. This is your Logical Reality, and it’s completely true. Logically, you know you’d be better off without the drink. 2. Your unconscious mind – The emotional part This part doesn’t think in words; it works entirely in feelings and associations. It doesn’t even know what alcohol is. It has no concept of hangovers or guilt. It only knows this: “When I feel tired, stressed, bored, unconfident, or any other emotional discomfort, alcohol makes it stop, fast.” That’s your Emotional Reality, and to your Unconscious Mind, it’s also true. It’s your Emotional Truth, the deeply held belief that alcohol equals comfort, safety, and relief. How your unconscious mind learned this You taught it, without even realizing. Every time you felt stress, boredom, overwhelm, or loneliness and reached for a drink to make it stop, your Conscious Mind made a decision: “This will help me feel better.” And it did, at least for a little while. You relaxed. You got the “lift.” You felt lighter. Through conscious repetition, making that same choice over and over, your Unconscious Mind learned a rule: Feeling bad → Drink → Feel better (briefly). And here’s the crucial part, the reason why knowing the results of your drinking isn’t enough to stop you, no matter how hard you fight: Your Unconscious Mind controls 98% of your behavior. Its sole purpose is to protect you from pain. And it feels the pain of your fight, your stress, tiredness, boredom, lack of peace, connection, and emotional safety. Now, your drinking is automatic. You don’t have to think about it, your Unconscious Mind just pulls you toward alcohol whenever you feel discomfort. Why the emotional truth wins every time In moments of discomfort, your Emotional Truth will always override your Logical Truth. Not because you don’t care about tomorrow, but because the Unconscious Mind doesn’t know about tomorrow. It doesn’t know about hangovers, guilt, or broken promises. It only responds in the moment, and it knows you feel bad now, and alcohol has been its quickest solution for years. That’s why logical solutions like limiting, avoiding, or even being “mindful” around alcohol rarely work. They are logical strategies aimed at an emotional pattern. And they don’t always create the one thing you need before you drink: a felt sense of safety. If you don’t feel safe and settled before the first sip, safe in yourself, safe in your emotions, your Emotional Truth will pull you toward the drink, no matter how many “rules” you set. The alcohol illusion in action Here’s the critical insight most people miss: The relief you feel doesn’t come from alcohol; it comes the moment you decide to drink, because that’s when the battle (Alcohol Noise) ends. You make the decision to drink, and immediately, the fight is over. Ease comes in, and then you pour the first glass. Do you recognize that? If the comfort comes before the first sip, alcohol cannot be the comfort you’re craving. This is The Alcohol Illusion, believing the thing causing your pain is also the source of your relief. The simply sober path to freedom You don’t end this battle by fighting harder or using more willpower. You end it by changing your Emotional Truth so it finally matches your Logical Truth. And you do that in two simple, natural steps: Awareness See clearly what alcohol has come to mean to you emotionally, comfort. In the moments when the pull feels stronger, simply notice your thoughts and feelings, and let them pass. This is the easiest thing you will ever do to change your drinking because the discomfort fades quickly when you stop fighting it. Conscious repetition Make new choices in moments of ease and release until your Unconscious Mind learns a new rule: “I am safe. I can comfort myself. I don’t need alcohol.” When your Emotional Truth and Logical Truth finally align, the pull toward alcohol simply isn’t there anymore. There’s nothing to resist. You don’t have to stop drinking, you just stop wanting to drink. Where this change happens in weeks, not years Inside my 6-week Simply Sober Path, we go straight to the root, transforming the Emotional Truth that alcohol brings you comfort. Because when you change that truth, alcohol becomes an easy choice, never a need. A glass is just a glass, never again a bottle. You return to the happy, whole, connected version of you that’s been waiting for you to see the light. This is why 98% of my clients change their drinking in week one, because we address the cause, not just the symptoms. And every single person who walks the Simply Sober Path finds peace, freedom, and control around alcohol. When your Emotional Truth shifts, the pull disappears. And life, your real life, rushes back in. Next steps If you’d like to discover more about how The Simply Sober Path will change your drinking, you can join my FREE 7-Day Alcohol Reset Program. In just one week, you’ll begin to dissolve the belief that alcohol brings comfort and feel the first wave of freedom and control. FREE 7-Day Alcohol Reset Program Follow me on  TikTok , YouTube , and visit my  website  for more info! Read more from  Sonia Grimes Sonia Grimes, Alcohol Control Coach The Alcohol Control & Midlife Mindset Coach CREA Global Award Winner Author of This Isn’t Me Mentor to thousands of high-achieving women ready to stop the battle, reclaim their peace, and live powerfully as themselves.

Written by Kelly Kearley, Psychotherapist and Rare Disease Advocate Kelly is a Psychotherapist, Charity connect If you are affected by a rare disease, autism, SEN, or are becoming a carer, you can reach out to Kelly You can also explore the lived experiences of others in the book Positively Rare, co-authored by Kelly Read more from Kelly Kearley Kelly Kearley, Psychotherapist and Rare Disease Advocate Kelly is a psychotherapist Kelly's mission reaches beyond the rare disease community, she seeks to help the wider world understand

Written by Kelly Veronica Narvaez Jara, Personal Trainer & Mindset Expert Kelly is the founder of KVJFITNESS Lifting weights keeps your bones strong and reduces the risk of fractures. 3. Read more from Kelly Veronica Narvaez Jara Kelly Veronica Narvaez Jara, Personal Trainer & Mindset Expert Kelly is a passionate self-development and mindset coach, dedicated to helping women unlock their full With a tailored approach, Kelly helps individuals build confidence, strength, and lasting results.

When we cling to comfort, we create a boundary around ourselves that may feel protective but also keeps The comfort zone keeps us from stepping into our true capabilities and achieving our full potential.

Keep this energy inside you and fill your heart with love. It's your holiday!