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🌀 Healing isn’t linear — and neither is your energy.

Some days you’ll feel like you’re thriving. Other days, you might barely have the energy to get out of bed. That doesn’t mean you’re backsliding — it means you’re human.

💡 Instead of judging your low-energy days, try tracking them with curiosity.
Use your energy levels as insight, not evidence of failure.

Progress isn’t a straight line — it’s a winding path of rest, growth, and grace.

🧭 You’re still moving forward, even when it feels like a pause.

💬 Have you noticed patterns in your energy levels throughout your healing journey? Drop a comment below — you never know who your experience might help.

#HealingJourney #MentalHealthAwareness #SelfCompassion #EmotionalHealing #EnergyFluctuations #RestIsProductive #MindBodyConnection #GrowthIsNotLinear #MentalWellnessTips #TheThoughtRefinery

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🧘‍♂️💭 Mini Mental Reset: Because Doing Nothing Is Doing Something

“Doing nothing is doing something. It’s called recovery.”
We live in a world that glorifies constant productivity — but your brain needs a breather.

🧠 Feeling overwhelmed? Try this:
Take 5 minutes. No phone. No tasks. Just sit, breathe, and be.
This stillness isn't laziness — it's your nervous system switching gears from fight-or-flight to rest-and-digest.

✨Your mind isn't a machine. Even engines need to idle.

What’s your favorite quick way to reset when your brain’s on overload? Share below — someone might need your tip today.

#MentalHealthTips #RestIsProductive #NervousSystemReset #OverwhelmRelief #MindfulnessMoment

7 months ago | [YT] | 1

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Remember: Rest isn’t a reward. It’s a requirement. Take care of yourself.


Your brain isn’t built for nonstop productivity. In fact, it works best in cycles of focus and rest.
That’s why high performers (and wise humans in general) take intentional recovery breaks every 90 minutes.


🧠 Even just 5–10 minutes to breathe, stretch, or step outside can reboot your focus, boost your mood, and prevent burnout.


💡 Reminder: You don’t earn rest by doing enough. You need rest to do your best.


#MentalHealthMatters #MindfulnessTip #WorkLifeBalance #RestIsProductive #SelfCareReminder #TheThoughtRefinery #takecare #rest

7 months ago | [YT] | 1

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A gentle reminder...

You don’t need to fix every feeling.
You just need to feel it, let it move, and pass through.

That’s how emotions complete their cycle.
Not by control, but by compassion.

→ Tip: Pause, name the feeling, and breathe into it. That’s enough.

#EmotionalHealth #FeelToHeal #SelfCompassion #MindfulnessPractice #MentalWellness #psychology #mindset #mentalhealth #feelings #emotions

7 months ago | [YT] | 1

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A great little quick reference guide to help when dealing with strong feelings and emotions.

Feeling angry, burned out, or anxious? This simple list pairs common emotional struggles with actionable steps to help you shift your state—whether it’s singing when you’re angry, writing to quiet overthinking, or a cold shower to kickstart motivation.

While not a cure-all, these small actions can create big shifts. Give them a try, and see what works for you!

(Credit to our psychologist friend Elizabeth for sharing this gem with us!)

#MentalWellness #EmotionalHealth #QuickTips #TheThoughtRefinery #psychology #psychologyhacks

7 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 1

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✨ New 'Posts' series alert! ✨

Starting this week, in addition to our weekly psychology, self-help, and wellness videos, we’ll also be sharing some bite-sized tips, fascinating facts, and practical insights a few times a week—all centered around psychology, mental well-being, and meditation - right here in the 'Posts' section on this YouTube channel. (For meditation videos and posts, please visit our second YouTube channel ‪@TheThoughtRefineryMeditations‬)

This first post is for anyone who struggles with anxiety, because sometimes our nervous systems can feel like our own worst enemies (but they just have a funny way of trying to protect us!) Let's start by being patient and understanding with ourselves, as the anxiety road sure can be bumpy!

Future posts will cover all kinds of topics around mindset, stress, emotions, and calm. Let us know if this first post below speaks to you 💬Think of these as quick check-ins for your mind and mood—simple ideas that can make a big difference over time. 💡🧠🧘

We hope they offer something helpful, grounding, or just a fresh perspective when you need it most. Please let us know what you think in the comments. And we'd love to hear your suggestions too!

#MentalHealthTips #MindsetMatters #WellbeingWisdom #PsychologyFacts #TheThoughtRefinery #anxiety #calm

7 months ago | [YT] | 1

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Which type of video content do you enjoy most on this channel?

8 months ago | [YT] | 0

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Which kind of self-help topics would you like to see more of on this channel? Your answers help us create content that directly speaks to what matters most to you

8 months ago | [YT] | 0

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Hi curious minds!👋 It’s been a couple of weeks since we started The Thought Refinery, and we're so glad to be creating videos that explore the kind of questions we all quietly wrestle with.

From how we age and grow, to rethinking exercise, to the real role of mindset—this channel is where psychology, philosophy, and personal growth meet in a practical, sometimes surprising way.

🧩 Whether you're here for a new perspective or just love unpacking ideas, there’s a lot waiting for you on the channel.

Behind the scenes, we’ve been pouring our energy into crafting 2–3 meaningful and engaging videos every week, because building a strong foundation of quality content matters more to us than quick audience growth and subscriber numbers. That will come later!

It's exciting to see that our Shorts are getting great traction already! We'd love it if you took a moment to check out the full-length videos, too. Each long-form video is based on a topic we've personally found valuable—something that’s helped us think more clearly, grow, or see the world differently. We choose these subjects not just for their depth, but because we truly believe they can be useful to others too.

If something resonates, consider subscribing—it helps a lot and keeps the momentum going.

More content is in the works. Let’s build something thoughtful, together. We'd love to hear your suggestions and requests for future videos, because we make them especially for you!

And did you know we also have a meditations channel? It’s called The Thought Refinery Meditations, and it’s where we post practical guided sessions to help you boost your energy, calm your mind, and reconnect with yourself, without needing to be a meditation expert. Some of our videos are designed for relaxation, others for motivation.

Honestly, it’s kind of awesome. 😄 So if you could use a moment of calm (or just want to start your day with intention and a clear mind), definitely check it out!

#selfimprovement #mentalclarity #thethoughtrefinery #psychology #philosophy #mindset

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8 months ago | [YT] | 0

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Hi everyone. We are moving our meditation and self-hypnosis content to its own channel! Please subscribe to our new channel: The Thought Refinery Meditations. New content every week!
Subscribe here --> youtube.com/@TheThoughtRefineryMeditations

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