Resources
At RDC Liberation, we believe that healing and personal growth extend beyond therapy sessions. To support you on your journey, we’ve curated a selection of helpful resources — from worksheets and readings to podcasts and self-help tools — all designed to empower you and provide additional guidance between sessions. Explore the following categories:
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Anyone can build better self-discipline given time and motivation.
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Linking self-discipline to longtime values and letting go of stereotypes can help.
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Learning self-discipline can be like a fitness journey, where one goes from awkward to refined with practice.
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When you live in routine, you don't have to think so much.
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Doing something new helps build flexible thinking and "wakes up" your brain, which is part of mental wellness.
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When you engage in a new experience, the brain is likely to release dopamine, which improves your mood.
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Being your own best friend goes beyond self-care.
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Today’s needs might be drastically different from tomorrow’s, so be flexible enough to switch gears.
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We can’t pour from an empty cup, so we need to prioritize our needs before we can help others.
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Writing about your ideal self can enhance personal growth and boost well-being.
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Your best self aligns with values, unlike the external-driven "ought" self.
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Clear vision of your best self fuels motivation and goal-setting.
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Get regular exercise.
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Eat healthy, regular meals and stay hydrated.
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Make sleep a priority.
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Try a relaxing activity.
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There is no one cause of loneliness, and it can result from everything from a change in your living environment or a breakup to the death of a loved one.
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You may also feel misunderstood or like others are judging you, and that can make you feel lonely.
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While spending your time alone feels easier, too much time isolated in a tough mental state can lead to intrusive thoughts (unwanted thoughts that are difficult to get out of your mind) and negative self-talk.
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Your family, taking a little time off means family projects can be tackled, fun day trips can be planned, or we can simply be available to our family during times when we would normally be at work.
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Personal Growth, a little vacation – or even a stay cation – can also be a great time to work on personal goals.
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Avoid burnout, taking some personal time can also be an effective way to avoid work-related burnout.
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Stay healthier and happier, these daily stressors can be hard on us and can lead to depression, mental and physical fatigue, irritability and other problems that take away from our abilities to enjoy life.