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When you’re newly sober, it can be hard to tell the difference between emotional growing pains and something deeper going on in your body. Maybe you’re feeling tense all the time. Or maybe your sleep is a mess even though you’re off the substances. These can be signs your nervous system is asking for more holistic practices  and support in sobriety. And while it might feel overwhelming, this is actually your body trying to help you heal. You just need to learn how to listen t

Have you ever felt unsure about yourself? At Be Your Best Self and Thrive Counseling , in St. Petersburg, FL, you can get help. They help...

“You can't start the next chapter of your life if you keep re-reading the last one.” – Lauren Oliver If you’ve been feeling mentally...

Did you know that nearly one in five adults  in the United States experiences mental illness each year? More people are looking for...

Do you constantly seek others' approval—even at the expense of your own needs? Does saying “no” fill you with guilt or fear of rejection?...

Have you ever tried to talk yourself out of a panic attack? Or convince your shoulders to unclench with logic? Good luck with that. Words don’t always cut it — especially not when you’ve spent years dragging your body through stress, bad sleep, bad habits, and whatever else comes with recovery. That’s why somatic techniques make a lot more sense than they first sound, especially when recovering from trauma . They don’t come from your brain. They come from listening to your bo

Everyone needs alone time. But not every moment alone heals. The key lies in understanding loneliness vs. solitude. While one drains the...

Did you know that nearly 70% of adults  in the United States have faced a traumatic event? Trauma can deeply affect both mental and...

“The mind is everything; what you think, you become.” - Buddha Keeping our minds balanced is key to feeling good. Yoga  and meditation  help us manage our feelings through different methods, with yoga often being a more physical and spiritual practice. They both aim to help us feel better, but they do it in different ways. Be Your Best Self and Thrive Counseling  in St. Petersburg, FL, uses these methods in therapy. They help people and couples feel better. This article will

Do you find it hard to get over past hurts? These hurts can mess up your relationships and how you feel about yourself. The first step to...

Did you know that nearly 70% of adults  in the United States have experienced some form of traumatic event? This is a big number. It...

"You can't start the next chapter of your life if you keep re-reading the last one." - Unknown . This quote is very meaningful for those...

Making a relationship strong takes work and dedication. At Be Your Best Self and Thrive Counseling in St. Petersburg, FL, they know...

Struggling with anxiety holds you back every day. It affects every part of our lives, depending on how severe it is. When we need to make...

Did you know your brain makes first impressions in under 27 seconds? Leeds University says intuition is more than a “gut feeling.” It’s...

One in five U.S. adults has mental illness each year. Yet, only 43% get help. This shows we need a better way to care for our minds. At...

Did you know nearly 85% of parents of kids with ADHD try natural ways first? They look for ways to help with distractibility,...

“The mind is a powerful ally when you learn to befriend it.” Pema Chödrön, a Buddhist teacher, said this. It shows what yoga nidra for em...

Did you know 70% of people have a toxic friend at some point? That’s almost three out of four people. If you feel tired after seeing a...

“The wound is the place where the light enters you.” Rumi's words tell us our deepest hurts can lead to growth. Your chakras, or energy...