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How To Get Unstuck In Life
How To Get Unstuck In Life The antidote to becoming unstuck in life is forgiveness. The bible verse In Matthew 5:24 says – “leave your gift there in front of the altar, go at once and make peace with your brother, and then come back and offer your gift to God.” This Bible verse talks about forgiveness and the power that forgiveness has in our lives. Many people will see progress in their lives only if they forgive people who hurt them. Sometimes, depending on the kind of hurt a person has experienced; understandably, it may be challenging for them to go through forgiveness, but if you surrender the process to God and ask…
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9 Bible Verses To Help You Overcome Insecurity
Insecurity is an emotion that is closely related to low self-esteem. When a person struggles with insecurity, low self-esteem is usually at the root of this traumatic symptom. Also, insecurity usually begins with an unhealthy fear and anxiety and then progresses into insecurity. Insecurity may manifest differently for different people; some could be insecure in their looks, some could be insecure in their careers, some could be insecure in their relationships, and some could be insecure in all areas of life. To overcome insecurity, you have to know why you are insecure or what you are insecure about. For example, if you are insecure about your career – first, you need…
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Your Interaction With Your Child Will Shape Their Future Behavior
Cortisol Or Oxytocin Shapes A Child’s Brain Development Understanding the psychology of the human mind and how it affects behavior is vital. Brain development starts from infancy, and how a baby’s brain forms influence their behavior throughout their lifetime. Two chemicals can aid in brain development, and they each have a profound effect on the brain. These two chemicals are Cortisol and Oxytocin. Cortisol Has Adverse Effects On Brain Development When you raise a child in a stressful environment, their body induces high cortisol levels, affecting proper brain development. Long-term effects of Cortisol on the brain can range from anxiety, PTSD, depression, obesity, high blood pressure, and anger issues. Oxytocin Is Vital In A Healthy Brain…
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Why Are The First 7 Years Of A Child’s Life So Important?
The First 7 Years Of A Child’s Life A baby has 100 billion neurons or brain cells and 2,500 synapse connections at birth. Immediately after birth, connections begin to form between the neurons at an incredible rate of over 1 million per second. These connections, called synapses, are tiny gaps between the neurons that release chemicals called neurotransmitters with every interaction and every sensation the baby experiences. Neurotransmitter (chemicals) Neurons Synapse Connections Responding Neuron External stimuli Your baby’s brain wiring is not fully connected at birth. It is active, changing, and developing in response to what’s happening around them. The connections start immediately after birth with the first experience called skin-to-skin cuddle. Brain development is a day-to-day experience –…
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What Happens During Chronic Stress
What Happens During Chronic Stress Chronic stress means you are actively engaging in distressful situations which may be out of your control. Health-wise, it is best to remove the stressor from your environment, but if that is not possible, it is crucial to know how to buffer what causes stress. When you live in an environment that causes chronic stress, it is imperative to know how your stress affects your brain (mind), emotions, and physical health. More so, it is crucial to know the brain system responsible for the effects you feel when you are stressed. This brain organ is called the amygdala. What Is The Amygdala? Your amygdala is a small…
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20 Bible Verses For Depression And Anxiety
As you pray these Bible verses over your mind and your life, these Verses break the enemy’s power over your mind. Depression is a traumatic symptom and a mood disorder that causes a person to experience extreme sadness and anxiety. Depression starts with experiencing unhealthy fear, which develops into anxiety and then depression. If depression is not treated, it may develop into hopelessness. Hopelessness is when a person feels empty of all emotions or they don’t have a reason to live, and progression from hopelessness can be fatal. These Bible Verses will help you to overcome the feeling of sadness and anxiety. They have the power to break the enemy’s hold over your mind. If…
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What A Child Needs For Healthy Brain Development
As early as three weeks after conception, the fetus in the mother’s womb starts forming its brain. In addition, Neurons in the brain begin to form. Neurons And Neurotransmitters Neurons are nerve cells that send messages all over the body to allow the body to do everything from breathing to digestion to walking, eating, and thinking. A baby has 100 billion neurons or brain cells and 2,500 synapse connections at birth. Immediately after birth, connections begin to form between the neurons at an incredible rate of over 1 million per second. These connections, called synapses are tiny gaps between the neurons that release chemicals called neurotransmitters, these connections are caused by external stimuli every time the baby feels…
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How To Stay On Track With Your Recovery And Still Be Social
Holding on to sobriety is difficult even at the best of times, and for many who are in recovery, it’s a challenge that becomes even worse in social settings. Events such as birthdays, weddings, and other social gatherings often include alcohol, making it very difficult for individuals in recovery to stay social and still maintain their sobriety. Fortunately, there are simple ways to participate in these social situations and stay on track. The key is to know your limitations, find support from a friend or sponsor, and have a plan beforehand. So here are some of the best tips from LNJ Life Coaching on how to be a social butterfly and stay sober.…
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What Is A Successful Life?
Successful Life I will begin this post with a couple of Verses from the Bible. John 17:3 NIV says, Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent. Romans 12:2 NIV says, Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. Matthew 6:33 NIV says, But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Joshua 1:8 NIV says, Keep this Book of the Law always on…
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10 Healing Scriptures For Emotional And Physical Health
Healing Scriptures These healing scriptures are powerful, and the Word Of God in Hebrews 4:12 KJV says that “For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” Praying the Word of God is powerful and quick and sharper, piercing our souls and spirit. When we pray the Word of God over our situation, we are, in essence, speaking God’s words over our situation, and our situation hears the word of God and obeys God’s Word –…
