Let’s face it. Everybody gets angry sometimes. It’s not a “bad” thing. It’s a natural thing that alerts us when we feel our boundaries are
Category: emotions
Hope For Hurts That Never Heal
“I’ll always feel this pain” are words I hate to hear. They feel like the person is resigned to live with pain – like there
How to Tell If You’re Projecting Your Stuff Onto Someone Else
Projection is putting our thoughts, feelings, or fears on to someone else. It’s what we do when we are in Shadow. We do it because
What to Do When You’re Feeling Fragile
Everybody hits a wall sometimes. It’s that feeling you get when you need something or someone to hold on to. You feel that you’re out
7 Tips for Dealing With Pandemic Induced Depression
Sheltering in place for months is taking a toll on mental health. We’re not engaging in many of the things that create stability and happiness.
Conquering the Two Faces of Anxiety
Anxiety has two faces. If you understand what they both are, you have a shot at overcoming them. So let’s start by defining the first face.
Sensitivity is Not Reactivity
Sensitivity is not reactivity. Sensitivity is the ability to perceive stimuli. Reactivity is about responsiveness to stimuli. The two are not the same, nor do
How to Meet Your Emotional Needs
Just about everything our soul needs can fit into these categories: safety, connection, novelty, significance, growth, and contribution. When our top two emotional needs are
How to Combat Loneliness
Loneliness is crippling. It’s a component of depression. It certainly impairs health. There are studies now that say that it is the root cause of
I’m Not Supposed to Feel This Way
Do you ever get surprised by thought “I’m not supposed to feel this way”? Do you think that you’ve outgrown a feeling or have healed