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How to Reignite Motivation When You’ve Lost Your Spark
self regulation, trauma recovery Kay Douglas 10/09/2025 self regulation, trauma recovery Kay Douglas 10/09/2025

How to Reignite Motivation When You’ve Lost Your Spark

We all go through seasons when motivation slips away. Losing your spark is a very human experience—it doesn’t mean you’re lazy or incapable. It simply means your mind and body are asking for renewal.

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A Guide to Healing Childhood Trauma
self regulation, trauma recovery Kay Douglas 04/09/2025 self regulation, trauma recovery Kay Douglas 04/09/2025

A Guide to Healing Childhood Trauma

Childhood trauma leaves a lasting imprint. Whether it came from neglect, abuse, instability, or emotional disconnection, these early wounds shape how we see ourselves and the world. Healing is possible.

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Healing the Inner Critic: A Guide to Reclaiming Your Self-Worth
self regulation, trauma recovery Kay Douglas 03/09/2025 self regulation, trauma recovery Kay Douglas 03/09/2025

Healing the Inner Critic: A Guide to Reclaiming Your Self-Worth

We all carry an inner voice inside our heads. Sometimes it’s encouraging and kind, but other times it turns harsh, critical, and relentless. Your inner critic is a protective part that developed long ago—and you have the power to heal it.

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5 Signs Your Body Is Still Holding Onto Past Trauma (And What to Do About It)
self regulation, trauma recovery Kay Douglas 03/09/2025 self regulation, trauma recovery Kay Douglas 03/09/2025

5 Signs Your Body Is Still Holding Onto Past Trauma (And What to Do About It)

Trauma doesn’t just live in our memories—it lives in our bodies. Even after painful experiences are over, the body can carry the imprints of what happened. Recognizing the signs that your body is holding onto trauma is the first step in releasing it.

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From Vision to Reality: Daily Practices for Creating Your Best Life
self regulation, trauma recovery Kay Douglas 02/09/2025 self regulation, trauma recovery Kay Douglas 02/09/2025

From Vision to Reality: Daily Practices for Creating Your Best Life

Life isn’t about waiting for the perfect moment to arrive — it’s about taking small, meaningful steps that bring your dreams closer each day. When you’re ready to finally take action on that big vision, the path forward begins with intention.

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The Power of Daily Rituals: Simple Practices to Boost Self-Love & Confidence
self regulation, trauma recovery Kay Douglas 31/08/2025 self regulation, trauma recovery Kay Douglas 31/08/2025

The Power of Daily Rituals: Simple Practices to Boost Self-Love & Confidence

Life can feel busy, overwhelming, and unpredictable. But small daily rituals can become powerful anchors. Rituals aren’t about perfection—they’re intentional acts of care that tell your mind and body, “I matter.”

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Trauma Recovery: From Surviving to Thriving With Strength and Hope
self regulation, trauma recovery Kay Douglas 29/08/2025 self regulation, trauma recovery Kay Douglas 29/08/2025

Trauma Recovery: From Surviving to Thriving With Strength and Hope

Trauma reshapes how we experience the world, often leaving us feeling unsafe, disconnected, or overwhelmed. In the beginning, recovery is about surviving each day. If that’s where you are, please know: survival itself is courageous.

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The Importance of Sleep: Why Your Nighttime Routine Matters
self regulation, trauma recovery Kay Douglas 29/08/2025 self regulation, trauma recovery Kay Douglas 29/08/2025

The Importance of Sleep: Why Your Nighttime Routine Matters

Sleep is one of the most powerful things we can do for our health, yet so many of us struggle with it. While the occasional restless night is normal, poor sleep habits over time can impact.

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How to Make Affirmations Truly Transformative
self regulation, trauma recovery Kay Douglas 29/08/2025 self regulation, trauma recovery Kay Douglas 29/08/2025

How to Make Affirmations Truly Transformative

Affirmations are more than just positive words — they can be powerful tools for reshaping thoughts, calming the nervous system, and creating lasting change.

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The Freeze Response Explained: Why You Shut Down and How to Recover
self regulation, trauma recovery Kay Douglas 29/08/2025 self regulation, trauma recovery Kay Douglas 29/08/2025

The Freeze Response Explained: Why You Shut Down and How to Recover

When life feels overwhelming, many people find themselves shutting down — unable to think, speak, or take action. This isn’t weakness or failure. It’s called the freeze response, and it’s one of the body’s natural survival strategies.

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The Many Faces of Grief: Understanding How Loss Shows Up in Your Life
self regulation, trauma recovery Kay Douglas 28/08/2025 self regulation, trauma recovery Kay Douglas 28/08/2025

The Many Faces of Grief: Understanding How Loss Shows Up in Your Life

Grief is one of the most universal human experiences, yet it is also one of the most misunderstood. When we think of grief, we often picture sadness after the death of a loved one. But grief is much bigger than that.

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DBT Skills Made Simple: Everyday Tools for Emotional Balance
self regulation, trauma recovery Kay Douglas 28/08/2025 self regulation, trauma recovery Kay Douglas 28/08/2025

DBT Skills Made Simple: Everyday Tools for Emotional Balance

Life can feel overwhelming at times. Emotions rise quickly, stress piles up, and before we know it, we’re reacting in ways that don’t match who we truly want to be. That’s where DBT—Dialectical Behavior Therapy—comes in.

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Somatic Practices That Help You Feel Safe in Your Body Again
self regulation, trauma recovery Kay Douglas 28/08/2025 self regulation, trauma recovery Kay Douglas 28/08/2025

Somatic Practices That Help You Feel Safe in Your Body Again

When you’ve been through trauma, anxiety, or prolonged stress, it can feel like your body is no longer a safe place to be. You might feel disconnected, shut down, or on constant alert. This is your nervous system doing its best to protect you.

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The Power of Journaling: Unlocking Inner Healing
Kay Douglas 26/08/2025 Kay Douglas 26/08/2025

The Power of Journaling: Unlocking Inner Healing

Life brings moments of beauty, challenge, and deep emotion. Sometimes those feelings are hard to untangle or even name. That’s where journaling comes in.

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Bouncing Back Stronger: 7 Everyday Habits That Build Lasting Resilience
self regulation, trauma recovery Kay Douglas 26/08/2025 self regulation, trauma recovery Kay Douglas 26/08/2025

Bouncing Back Stronger: 7 Everyday Habits That Build Lasting Resilience

Life has a way of throwing curveballs. From unexpected stress at work to personal challenges and emotional setbacks, we all face moments that test our strength. What makes the difference is how we respond to it.

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Understanding Anxiety: What It Is and Why It Happens
self regulation, trauma recovery Kay Douglas 26/08/2025 self regulation, trauma recovery Kay Douglas 26/08/2025

Understanding Anxiety: What It Is and Why It Happens

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health experiences, yet it’s also one of the most misunderstood. For many people, anxiety feels frightening—racing thoughts, a pounding heart, and a sense that something is “wrong.”

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 Declutter Your Space, Declutter Your Mind: How a Tidy Home Supports Calm and Clarity
self regulation, trauma recovery Kay Douglas 26/08/2025 self regulation, trauma recovery Kay Douglas 26/08/2025

Declutter Your Space, Declutter Your Mind: How a Tidy Home Supports Calm and Clarity

Have you ever noticed how much calmer you feel in a clean, organized space? On the other hand, when clutter piles up it can leave you feeling restless, stressed, and overwhelmed.

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Am I Dealing With Narcissism or Not?
self regulation, trauma recovery Kay Douglas 26/08/2025 self regulation, trauma recovery Kay Douglas 26/08/2025

Am I Dealing With Narcissism or Not?

The word “narcissist” is everywhere these days. Social media, podcasts, and even casual conversations throw it around to describe difficult people. But if you’re asking yourself, “Am I really dealing with narcissism?”—you’re not alone.

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The Science of Happiness: What Really Boosts Your Mood
self regulation, trauma recovery Kay Douglas 26/08/2025 self regulation, trauma recovery Kay Douglas 26/08/2025

The Science of Happiness: What Really Boosts Your Mood

Happiness isn’t just a fleeting emotion—it’s a state of wellbeing that science shows we can nurture and grow. While we can’t control every circumstance in life, research in psychology and neuroscience reveals that there are reliable ways to lift our mood and build lasting happiness.

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The Vagus Nerve Explained: Your Body’s Secret Pathway to Calm
self regulation, trauma recovery Kay Douglas 21/08/2025 self regulation, trauma recovery Kay Douglas 21/08/2025

The Vagus Nerve Explained: Your Body’s Secret Pathway to Calm

Have you ever wondered why deep breathing, humming, or even a warm bath can make you feel more relaxed? It all comes back to a remarkable part of your body you may not have heard much about: the vagus nerve.

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