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People who get angry a lot are usually in a cycle of not wanting to deal with their feelings. On the other hand, people who often feel hurt are usually in a cycle of avoiding their anger. Anger is an important part of being human because it’s a signal from you — to you — […]

Being able to identify and name our feelings is critical if we want to be able to resolve them. As Mr. Rogers often said, “Anything that’s human is mentionable, and anything that is mentionable can be more manageable.” When we say we are feeling “bad”, that sometimes can be how the subconscious protects us from […]

Why worry? Some people can provide a very long answer to that question. “I’m worried about my children’s future, how to pay the bills, global warming, what if I don’t like the people who move in next door?” Most of the things people worry about are things they have no control over. Which means all […]

Nowadays, there are a plethora of online tools and techniques designed to help people with chronic anxiety. Visualizations, meditations, and even medication can bring relief to someone suffering from a panic. But what these tools can’t do is uncover the root of someone’s anxiety. That’s because the root of anxiety is different for everyone, and […]

Grief and loss eventually land on everyone’s doorstep. And when they do, it’s important to allow yourself to cry, hit pillows, and experience those emotions (rather than stuffing them down and carrying them with you for decades.) Even in the middle of grief and loss, we are still responsible for taking care of ourselves. We […]

Why is it that being at the beach or in the mountains is so relaxing? On some level, everyone knows that the sights and sounds of nature have restorative properties. Experiencing the breeze, the sky, the sun, or the moon just seems to cleanse the soul. But is there any science behind this phenomenon? There […]

It can be easy to be yourself when you are by yourself, at home, in your own space, or when you are with people who have known and loved you for a long time. When we are feeling safe, and appreciated, we don’t have to think about how to be. Behavior comes out of us […]

Do you have difficulty making decisions? If there is no easy answer, some people will delay making a choice. They don’t realize choosing to delay is a choice. And it’s one that keeps us from entering the future and living an expanded life. When it comes to choices, the only thing anyone can do is […]

If you had plans to spend Saturday with a friend, and they had to suddenly cancel at the last minute due to an unexpected work emergency, it’s natural a part of you would experience disappointment. Even though your feelings were hurt, you were not harmed. Hurt doesn’t always mean harm. Sometimes people who are keen […]