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Ruth Stewart
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I write on Medium.com mostly about psychology, including self-esteem and negative self-talk. My work is aimed at helping women become their best selves. https://medium.com/@RuthStewartPLR
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4 Strategies I Used to Convert Negative Self-Talk into Positive Thoughts medium.com/everyday-psy...
April 3, 2025 at 8:50 AM
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3 Easy Ways to Manage Emotions Effectively and Resolve Conflicts, Build Strong Connections and… medium.com/@RuthStewart...
April 1, 2025 at 8:50 AM
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3 Powerful Reasons Ship 30 for 30 Enables Writers to Make a Fabulous Living Online (or Run a… medium.com/@RuthStewart...
March 30, 2025 at 8:50 AM
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One Life-Changing Way You Can Beat Stress, Eliminate Anxiety and Become Your Best Self Once More medium.com/everyday-psy...
March 27, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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3 Ways for Older Men to Overcome Depression and Loneliness and Live A Fulfilling Friend-Filled Life medium.com/everyday-psy...
March 25, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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4 Simple Methods Positivity Practitioners Can Use to Wipe Out Negative Self-Talk, Enhance Your… medium.com/everyday-psy...
March 23, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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What would you add to this list?
1. Adaptability 2. Emotional Intelligence 3. Effective Communication 4. Problem-Solving 5. Stress Management
March 22, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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1. Develop emotional awareness through mindfulness.
2. Foster supportive workplace relationships.
3. Maintain a healthy work-life balance.
4. Practice adaptive problem-solving skills.
5. Set realistic goals and expectations.
March 22, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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March 21, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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Emotional Resilience is one of the most important qualities when facing turbulent times.
1. Improved stress management. 2. Increased ability to adapt to change. 3. Better mental health outcomes. Top 3 Benefits of Enhancing Emotional Resilience
March 5, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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Using EFT to Eliminate Anxiety
1. Identify specific anxiety-inducing thoughts or situations. 2. Create a setup statement acknowledging the anxiety while accepting oneself. 3. Tap on the 9 major meridian points using two fingers. 4. Repeat affirmations or positive statements during tapping. 5. Reflect on intensity reduction and repeat process if necessary.
March 5, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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Three Daily Practices to Overcome Negative Self-Talk
1. Start the day with mindfulness or meditation. 2. Practice gratitude journaling in the evening. 3. Engage in regular physical exercise or yoga.
March 5, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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Self-Reflection is part of self-care, and it helps ward off negative self-talk.
Self-Reflection You know many of your triggers and why they trigger you. The reasons are justified. Make sure your responses are reasonable and don’t hurt anyone. Self-Reflection You know many of your triggers and why they trigger you. The reasons are justified. Make sure your responses are reasonable and don’t hurt anyone. Self-Reflection You know many of your triggers and why they trigger you. The reasons are justified. Make sure your responses are reasonable and don’t hurt anyone.
March 3, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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Beating Negativity is a Universal Struggle, but You are Worth it!
Screenshot essay titled 'You Can Beat Universal Struggles of Negative Thoughts'. The body content includes a section titled 'Common Humanity' discussing the universality of struggles with negative self-talk and its damaging effects on self-esteem. It encourages challenging negative thoughts and recognizing personal achievements, emphasizing that everyone is flawed but should not dwell on these flaws. The message concludes with a reminder of self-worth and a link to an article for further reading.
March 1, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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Be kind to yourself and beat the negative blues
Screenshot essay titled 'Use Kindness Methods to Eliminate Negative Self-Talk'. The text emphasizes the importance of treating oneself with the same kindness as a good friend. It discusses the negative impact of self-criticism and the necessity of correcting negative thoughts without self-beratement. The author shares their personal journey of striving to speak kindly to themselves and acknowledges the occasional presence of negative thoughts. The piece highlights the value of self-compassion and includes a link for further reading.
March 1, 2025 at 10:09 PM
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For fast results when you've been practising turning a negative into a positive!
Screenshot essay titled 'A Great Tip For Busy People to Get Over Negative Thinking' discussing the importance of positive thinking. It emphasizes the need to replace negative phrases like 'I can't' with empowering ones like 'I can' or 'I will', which helps in turning thoughts around quickly. The text highlights how this practice can lead to faster results and personal progress, encouraging readers to congratulate themselves for improving their response to negative thoughts. Additionally, it includes a link to further tips on converting negative self-talk into positive thoughts.
February 28, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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Get a calm mind and escape negative thinking!
Screenshot essay titled 'One Tip For Stressed Business Owners to Escape Negative Thinking'. The content discusses the practice of mindfulness and awareness as tools for reducing stress and combating negative thoughts. The author shares personal experiences of using mindfulness to achieve mental calmness and emphasizes its effectiveness as a 'break for the brain'. They highlight the importance of awareness in recognizing negative thinking and suggest that actively directing one's thoughts can help increase awareness. The author reflects on their own struggles with negative thought patterns and notes that, with practice, it becomes easier to manage them. A link to further information on the topic is provided.
February 28, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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Let a picture speak a 1000 words!
Screenshot essay titled 'One Way Women Can Use Positive Affirmations'. It outlines the importance of daily positive affirmations. The author emphasizes carrying affirmations on a card for easy access during busy moments such as caring for children or attending meetings. They suggest using picture affirmations, sharing a personal example of a motivational image with a smiling woman and a laptop that inspires their writing. The essay encourages placing these affirmations where they can be seen upon waking to promote positive thinking. A link to additional tips on transforming negative self-talk into positive thoughts is included.
February 28, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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How to change I can't to I can!
A screenshot essay titled '3 Steps for Men to Change Negative Thoughts to Positive'. The text discusses strategies for overcoming self-doubt and negative thinking. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing negative thoughts, encouraging oneself to take small steps towards tasks, and gradually building self-confidence. The essay suggests stating affirmations like 'Maybe I can do this!' and 'I think I can do this!' to reinforce positive thinking. It concludes with a link to additional resources for further reading on converting negative self-talk into positive thoughts.
February 28, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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Here are some things I'm interested in these days.
Screenshot essay titled 'Day 2: 3 Topics I Am Exploring In My Life Right Now'. The essay outlines three main topics the author is currently exploring: 1. Writing - emphasizing the significance of writing in their life and the goal of improving their skills over the next two years. 2. Psychotherapy - describing a past interest in psychotherapy sparked by personal experience with therapy, highlighting the value of healing and reclaiming. 3. Dogs - expressing a casual interest in dogs and the enjoyment of learning more about them. The essay concludes with an invitation for others with similar interests to connect.
February 26, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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1. Challenge Your Thoughts: Identify and question the validity of your negative thoughts.
2. Practice Self-Compassion: Treat yourself with kindness and forgive your mistakes.
3. Replace with Positive Affirmations: Use positive and empowering statements to shift your mindset.
February 22, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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Just something I wrote as part of the writing course I am doing.
Screenshot essay titled '3 Epic Reasons Ship 30 for 30 Helps Writers Who Want to Make a Living Online (or Run a Money-Making Online Business)!' The body discusses the evolution of online writing and the author's personal journey to improve writing skills through various platforms. Key points include 'The Old Ways Have Gone,' emphasizing the need for writers to adapt in the age of AI; 'Improving Business Skills,' highlighting the community aspect of 'Ship 30 for 30' and the opportunity to learn business strategies; and 'The Cutting Edge of Online Writing,' which praises the success of Dickie and Cole from 'Ship 30 for 30' and the benefits of learning from experienced online writers. An overall message of ambition and relevance in the changing digital landscape.
February 18, 2025 at 5:56 PM