Virginia Murphy
M.S., M.S.Ed.
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Mental Health and Wellness Expert
Virginia Murphy Quick Facts
- Main Areas
- Mental Health and Wellness
- Career Focus
- Mental Health Counseling, Social Work
- Affiliation
- NASW (student member)
Virginia Murphy, M.S., M.S.Ed. is a self-professed wellness addict obsessed with all things related to increasing happiness and balancing mind, body, and soul. She has studied psychological well-being for nearly fifteen years. Virginia has earned a master’s degree in mental health counseling, a master’s in education, and is currently pursuing a Master of Social Work degree (concentrating in clinical social work).
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6 Tips for Beginning the IVF Journey
Beginning the journey of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is intimidating, even for the most courageous of women. As with any new experience, you have no idea what to expect. If you’re anything like me, your mind will be reeling with thoughts about what’s to come—you wonder how you’ll feel emotionally and physically, how you’ll handle giving yourself daily injections (sometimes multiple times a day), and you’ll fret over whether it will work in the end.
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Self-Doubt & Fear of Self-Promotion—How It’s Hurting You
Many people struggle with the idea of promoting themselves. I am no exception. The thought of boasting about my skills or accomplishments makes my stomach churn. But I can tell you that keeping a low profile and hoping your boss will approach you one day with a huge promotion and big, fat raise isn’t likely to happen. Most of the time you have to put yourself out there in order for your accomplishments to be recognized and rewarded.
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Favorite Quotes & Thoughts from Virginia Murphy
“The secret of a full life is to live and relate to others as if they might not be there tomorrow, as if you might not be there tomorrow.” —Anaïs Nin, The Diary of Anaïs Nin, Vol. 4: 1944-1947
“Authentic happiness derives from raising the bar for yourself, not rating yourself against others.” —Martin E.P. Seligman, Authentic Happiness: Using the New Positive Psychology to Realize Your Potential for Lasting Fulfillment
“The essential lesso
I've learned in life is to just be yourself. Treasure the magnificent being that you are and recognize first and foremost you're not here as a human being only. You're a spiritual being having a human experience.” —Wayne Dyer
Contacting Virginia Murphy
You can reach Virginia at liveandrelate@gmail.com.