It dawned on me a few weeks ago that I developed a habit of scanning for something to “heal”…I look for a physical or emotional symptom. When I had that realization I paused. In that silent pause I shifted my focus with the intention of looking for what’s positive/good/right (these seem like judgment words, but […]
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Processing Emotions
How do you process your emotions? Do you try to ignore or push them away, maybe you talk to someone about how you feel (usually this can show up as venting), or do you sit down with your favorite comfort food? These might provide immediate relief or distraction, but in the long-term they probably didn’t […]
The News Overload: How I Find Balance in a World of Information
About a year ago I started noticing increasing anxiety. It was obvious to me that I was scrolling news sources way too much. But, I felt compelled to pick up my phone and look again. I have come to realize the significant impact that listening to too much news can have on my mental well-being. […]