A while ago one of our members told me about a writing practice she does and I thought I’d give it a try. It’s called Expressive Writing and the purpose is to get thoughts and emotions out of our psyche and get a sense of separation from them. This is what she suggested: Pick a […]
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Do You Judge Yourself for Your Emotions?
Emotions…good or bad. Do you try to convince yourself that you shouldn’t be feeling the way you do, or you should just suck it up? Some of us have been taught it’s not ok to feel certain feelings. You know, it’s not possible to be constantly positive. There’s nothing wrong with positivity, but if we […]
Naming Your Emotions Helps Tame Your Emotions
Do you know how you feel? Do you know what it is you feel? In this blog let’s look at the benefits of learning to name your emotions. Oftentimes, we can be reactive, responding on impulse when we have a feeling. If we don’t know what it is or where it comes from we behave […]
Trigger Tracker: Identifying What Triggers Negative Emotions and Behaviors
Have you ever realized that you reacted poorly to a circumstance even if you didn’t completely understand why you felt that way? Trust me, you’re not alone:) It is not uncommon to have negative emotions and behaviors, yet, it can be challenging to determine what causes these feelings and behaviors. The use of a trigger […]