Zachary Phillips
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Mental Health - Mindfulness - Self Help
https://www.zachary-phillips.com/
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Am I Neurodivergent?
I recently posted a meme about neurodivergent people struggling with eye contact, as well as a second post about how a diagnosis is akin to learning that you're playing the game on hard mode; it doesn't reduce the difficulty, but it lets you strategize.
By Zachary Phillips4 years ago in Psyche
Big Decision? Why You Should Always Sleep On It Before Acting
“A good laugh and a long sleep are the two best cures for anything.”- Irish Proverb Typically the advice to ‘Sleep On It’ it is given when somebody is working themselves up over a decision. The suggestion is offered in the hopes that it will cause the person to take a breath, detach from the situation and approach finalising the decision from a calmer place.
By Zachary Phillips4 years ago in Psyche
The Dream House Of Ill Repute
Aniyah gave a well-practiced smile and wink at the client who was appearing in the waiting room. Designed to be both welcoming, flirty, and suggestive at the same time, she had perfected the technique after hours of mirror work. She was lucky; the ability to work with mirrors in the dream space was rare, and thus she was highly prized within establishments such as this.
By Zachary Phillips4 years ago in Fiction
Using Mindfulness To Manage Toxic Thoughts
‘Wherever you are, be there totally.’ — Eckhart Tolle Some days, meditation can seem like a chore. It can feel like you are totally out of focus for the entire session. That your mind is wandering out of control, and it is all you can do to stop yourself from getting off the mat and ending the session early. Perhaps you are plagued by embarrassing memories, find yourself bombarded by strong emotions, or are simply falling asleep. Whatever the reason, that meditation session just sucked. Please do not stress, this happens to everyone. It is not a sign of regression, or that you are meditating incorrectly. The truth is that you can only have the meditation you are having. Whatever happens, happens and that is okay.
By Zachary Phillips4 years ago in Psyche
What Anxiety Really Feels Like
I just woke up and the anxiety was upon me. It only took nine minutes. Nine minutes before I began to dwell on an upcoming social obligation. Oscillating between deciding to go and hating it, or decided to bail and letting everyone down.
By Zachary Phillips4 years ago in Psyche
