Maat E's Mental Health Message

Trade in excuses for reasons!
We can all come up with a million excuses for why we did not do something, yet are less likely to have reasons for what we want or need to do. For example, many of us want to loose weight, yet we come up with excuses for why we did not start to buy better food, like it costs too much or why we did not exercise, like we are too tired. Another example is making more money. We have a lack of time as an excuse instead of following our passion or dream as a reason to get creative and hustle. If you find yourself with more excuses for why you didn't do than reasons for why you will, try listing or just thinking of your reasons instead of when you start to make an excuse. This focuses you in the direction you want to go. The next time you have an excuse replace it with a reason.
Peace
Ma'at (Erica) Lewis, Ph.D.

Maat E's Mental health Message

Resurrect your Self!

Many religious and spiritual traditions have a central focus on the concept of resurrection. Biological return to life after being dead. Depending on ones beliefs or philosophy the idea of resurrection can be applied to everyday life to create personal, social and familial success. From a psycho-spiritual perspective resurrecting involves waking up ones sense of spirit that may be inactive and using it to move our mental and physical being. The sense of spirit is that aspect of our self some define as a connection to something greater than yourself. This could be a higher power, life purpose or use of a special talent for example.
It could mean connecting to your sense of spirit to create more healthy and happy habits. Take this time to reflect on your resurrection. Get back into life and live.
Ma'at (Erica) Lewis, Ph.D.

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Once we face our fears it Is easier to look ourselves in the mirror. 

Many of us spend years living life in fear of something (e.g., success, love, recognition). We make up reason after reason to explain or justify why we do not go forward with our dreams.  At the heart of the avoidance is fear. This debilitating behavior can affect simple and everyday tasks and interactions as well. When was the last time you did not speak up for fear of embarrassment or procrastinated taking care of a task like opening a bill. Fear is behind it all. To over come this challenge, first recognize fear is behind the issue and then ask yourself, what is the worst that can happen.  Better yet, ask if the worst does happen what will I do, how will I cope. Stay with the question until you get an answer. You can also ask what you will do if what you fear does not happen. You will be surprised with this approach how much you can over come.

Have a peace filled day. 

Ma'at (Erica) Lewis, Ph.D.

Maat E's Mental Health Message

Once we face our fears it Is easier to look ourselves in the face.

Ma'at (Erica) Lewis, Ph.D.
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Passion in one's life is better than passion in one's bedroom.

Many of us seek to find passion in life but we are looking in places like romantic relationships instead of finding passion in all of life. Relationships can be wonderful and should be full of excitement, but wouldn't it be thrilling to live out our days with joy? Can you imagine feeling passionate about most of your interactions and not just ones reserved for a single person. Getting to a place of passion in life can start with doing what you love and moving closer to what feels like your life's work or purpose. Be passionate in all you do. Start with the things that bring you joy.
Peace,
Ma'at (Erica) Lewis, Ph.D.
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Own your own responsibility in every situation. If you've done wrong or made a mistake and are fortunate enough to be aware of it or lucky enough for someone to tell you in a thoughtful way, own the mistake by taking responsibility. It may be hard to be humble and admit what you've done, but owning your role is a key to moving on.

Ma'at (Erica) Lewis, Ph.D.
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The truth hurts, but it also effectively heals.

When we tell the truth it may act to reveal something we don't want to know. It may also shed light on a feeling we have that when told to someone else hurts and is painful. That same painful truth can open the way for healing and help to avoid building resentment. If we talk out the truth it may hurt, but set us free as the old saying goes.

Ma'at (Erica) Lewis, Ph.D.
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