Nicole Aseltine, Author at Mental Impressions

The Benefits of Journaling for Mental Health: Why Writing Can Help You Feel Better

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Journaling has long been recognized as a powerful tool for improving mental well-being. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, stress, or simply trying to process your thoughts, putting pen to paper can provide surprising benefits. Learn how journaling can improve your mental health and how you can start building this powerful habit today. 1. Reduces Stress […]

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Luck vs. Discipline: The Real Key to Success

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When people look at successful individuals, they often assume luck played a major role. “Right place, right time,” they say. While luck can influence outcomes, relying on it is a risky strategy. Discipline and hard work, on the other hand, are within your control and offer a far more reliable path to success. The Myth

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Why Slowing Down is Essential for Your Well-Being

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In a world that glorifies hustle and constant productivity, it can feel counterintuitive to slow down. We convince ourselves that working harder and pushing through exhaustion is the only way to succeed. But the truth is, slowing down isn’t just a luxury—it’s essential for your mental, emotional, and physical well-being. The Power of Rest and

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25 Powerful Affirmations for Weight Loss and Better Physical Health

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Achieving your weight loss and health goals isn’t just about what you eat or how much you exercise — your mindset plays a huge role in your success. Positive affirmations are a powerful tool that can help you stay motivated, build healthier habits, and create lasting change. By repeating positive statements regularly, you can reprogram

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10 Powerful Affirmations to Boost Your Self-Esteem

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Your self-esteem is the foundation of your confidence, success, and overall well-being. Practicing positive affirmations is an effective way to strengthen that foundation. By repeating encouraging words to yourself daily, you can shift your mindset and begin to see yourself in a more positive light. Here are 10 powerful affirmations to boost your self-esteem: 1.

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Success Is A Muscle

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Doing the right thing over and over again can be painful, especially if you’re not used to doing it. But the more you do it, the more you flex your success muscle, the easier it becomes to make the right decisions. When I was in high school I was a terrible student. I had a

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Keep Going, Even When It Feels Bad

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C.A. and I have been working on Mental Impressions for over a decade. It has been a labor of love for me and a passion project for him. Along the way we have taken detours here and there. We have tried to build other businesses and for a few years C.A. was working in management

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How to Change Your Life by Becoming the Person You Want to Be

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I am realizing now, at nearly 40 years old, that I am not the person that I want to be. I am not living the life that I want to be living. Changing your life isn’t about waiting for the right moment, the perfect opportunity, or some magical shift to happen. The key to transformation

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Facing Fear: How Curiosity Can Help You Overcome the Fear of Action

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Fear is a natural response to the unknown. It keeps us safe but can also hold us back from opportunities that could lead to growth and success. The fear of taking action—whether it’s starting a new business, speaking in public, or making a life-changing decision—can feel paralyzing. But what if, instead of letting fear stop

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Why You’ve Got To Keep Going Even When Success Feels Out of Reach

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Success isn’t always a straight path. Sometimes, it feels like you’re putting in all the effort but seeing no results. That’s when most people quit, but that’s also when you must push forward. The truth is, success often comes right after the hardest moments of struggle. If you give up too soon, you’ll never know

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