Surviving the holidays with your family
Do you feel stuck between loving and hating the people you’re self-isolating with? Anger and resentment are natural emotions, now more than ever. Continue reading Surviving the holidays with your family
Tag: feelings
Let your tears water your soul
When crying, we might feel embarrassed, vulnerable and caught off guard. Here’s why you should feel proud of your tears. Continue reading Let your tears water your soul
How to stop repressing your emotions!
The people here in the UK are known to have a stiff upper lip;
they hold back on showing their feelings as emotional public displays are discouraged. But why is that dangerous? Continue reading How to stop repressing your emotions!
Why I go-go-go instead of let go!
While I work hard play hard, even my play won’t ever chill. Why do I prefer to go-go-go instead of letting go? Continue reading Why I go-go-go instead of let go!
Practical tips to lighten your heart off anger
When wrong has been done to us, strangely we have a tendency to hold on to anger. It can feel like taking back power, but here are some tips to let go. Continue reading Practical tips to lighten your heart off anger
How you process relief says a lot about you
Last night I had a scary experience with my rat Brain. Thankfully everything was fine in the morning, but I couldn’t help feeling: Shouldn’t I be happier? Continue reading How you process relief says a lot about you
Emotional intelligence and Brackett’s mood meter
It’s easy to be aware of what you’re doing, but can you label what you feel? We can minimise misunderstandings, be self-aware and lead happier lives. Continue reading Emotional intelligence and Brackett’s mood meter
Feeling rejected? Childhood abuse and abandonment
Nobody deals well with rejection and abandonment. If you’ve suffered from childhood trauma and CPTSD, there’s additional hurdles to conquer. Continue reading Feeling rejected? Childhood abuse and abandonment
Overcoming loneliness and strengthening relationships
There’s always been a stigma around loneliness. Now more than ever, we should not be ashamed of it. Here are six ways to build our relationships. Continue reading Overcoming loneliness and strengthening relationships
Emotional sobriety – the holy grail of any recovery
In my own journey of processing childhood trauma and addiction I’ve come across the term ‘emotional sobriety‘ multiple times, and its poetry struck me. In all the meetings I’ve been to recently, I have not met a single addict with … Continue reading Emotional sobriety – the holy grail of any recovery
