Do you manage your emotions or do your emotions manage you? Oftentimes when people find themselves reacting to situations in ways they regret, it is because they are acting based on off of how they feel. Put another way, their emotions are in control. Have you ever texted your ex when you were feeling lonely only to Read more about Emotion Mind[…]
“God I’m such an idiot”, you think to yourself as you get an email back from your boss pointing out the things missing from your weekly report. “Of course I can’t find my way there! I’m so stupid”, you worry as you finish giving directions to a friend. Do these thoughts sound familiar to Read more about Be Kind To Yourself[…]
Two people are in the middle of the exact same, seemingly boring and rote situation. Their phones have started buzzing because they got a message from someone. Both of them get up to look at their devices to see what the text says. They both look briefly, put the phone down, and resume what they Read more about How Do You View The World?[…]
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In the heat of the moment, it is easy to forget that you are not your feelings. To some people this concept might seem obvious. For people whose emotions seem to run their lives, this seems like a lie. When you are so depressed you can’t get out of bed, your depression does seem to Read more about You Are Not Your Feelings[…]
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