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Procrastination: Why We Get Stuck on Snooze and How to Break the Cycle
Procrastination is an all-too-familiar struggle for many people. That repetitive, internal pressing of the snooze button leads to unnecessary stress, missed deadlines, and unfulfilled potential. But why do we procrastinate? Understanding the root causes can help us develop effective strategies to break the cycle. In this post, we’ll explore the reasons behind procrastination and provide actionable steps to tackle it head-on. Understanding Procrastination Procrastination can
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Oct 134 min read


Managing Emotions: Understanding, Normalizing, and Growing Through Them
Emotions are a natural and essential part of being human. They help us connect with others, understand ourselves, and navigate the world...
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Aug 262 min read


What I Wish People Knew About Therapy (From the Therapist’s Chair)
There’s a strange and sacred alchemy that happens in the therapy space. You, brave and uncertain, bring your stories, wounds, and...
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Aug 13 min read


The Miracle of Getting Lost on Purpose
This post was inspired by a memory of my mother boldly encouraging my older sister, to "get lost on purpose" when she made the life...
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Jul 72 min read


OCD and The Illusion of Control: When Safety Becomes a Cage
There’s a part of us, perhaps buried deep or sitting right on the surface, that aches for certainty. We want to know. We want to be sure....
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Jul 12 min read


🦋 The Becoming: What a Caterpillar Can Teach Us About Healing
There are seasons in life when everything we’ve known begins to unravel. Slowly, the identity we’ve carried no longer fits, the life we...
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Jun 232 min read


When Someday Becomes Today...
I once heard a motivational speaker say, "There are seven days in the week... and 'someday' isn't one of them." That line came from a...
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May 282 min read


Discovering Your Authentic Self: A Journey to Fulfillment
Someone once asked, "Do you want to be you, or someone's reflection of you?" This is a simple question. Most of us would likely respond,...
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Mar 283 min read


If Fear Wasn't a Factor, What Would You Choose?
Webster clarifies for us that fear is "an unpleasant, often strong emotion caused by anticipation or awareness of danger." While danger...
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Jan 272 min read


Perspective is Priceless
When I first saw this image online, I actually laughed out loud. This innocent little turtle, obviously upside down and starring at the...
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Jan 42 min read


Conquer Holiday Stress: Pause, Breathe, Shift Your Focus to What Really Matters
The holiday season is often depicted as a time of joy and celebration, filled with laughter and warmth. However, many people experience...
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Dec 21, 20244 min read


The Hummingbird
"Things we lose have a way of coming back to us in the end, if not always in the way we expect." -JK Rowling Grief is defined as the...
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Jul 8, 20242 min read


What the Lotus Flower Teaches Us
Welcome to the very first Copeland Collective Counseling blog! You will find a new blog here every month where I will share my...
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Mar 10, 20242 min read
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