We are living through a time when feelings of anxiety, low mood, and loneliness are at levels we have never seen before. It seems they are hitting the young hardest of all. You can feel it in the air, even if you can’t quite put words to it. Something is off, and a lot of […]
The problem isn’t that you’re broken, it’s that you’ve been living in your head. Read More »
Decluttering is the process of getting rid of unwanted or unused items from your home or life. It can be a daunting task, but it’s worth it for the mental health benefits. Here are a few of the ways that decluttering can improve your mental health: If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the thought of decluttering,
The Mental Health Benefits of Decluttering Read More »
Imagine sitting in a circle with a group of people, passing around a special object – maybe a stone or a feather. When it’s your turn to hold it, you speak. Everyone else just listens. No interruptions, no advice, no judgment. Just people really hearing each other. This is a Talking Circle, something Native American
Talking Circles Are Where Everyone Gets Heard Read More »
Ever feel like you and your partner are speaking completely different languages when it comes to feelings? Or wondered why your teenage son goes from calm to explosive in seconds? You’re not alone. We all have emotions, but the way we show them, talk about them, and deal with them can be totally different depending
How We All Handle Emotions Differently Read More »
Emotions can be tough to deal with. One minute you’re fine, the next you’re angry, sad, or frustrated. Sometimes these feelings hit so hard you don’t know what to do with them. If you struggle with difficult emotions, you’re not alone. Lots of us feel like our emotions control us instead of the other way
How to Understand Difficult Emotions Read More »
At its core, a lack of confidence comes down to having beliefs about ourselves which are not true. As we go through life, we have emotionally painful experiences and draw conclusions about what kind of a person those experiences therefore mean that we are. We also take on false beliefs based on what other people
Soul Confidence and not Self-Confidence is What We Need Read More »
We have all heard the saying “real men don’t cry”. Society tells men that they should be strong and stoic and, as the thinking goes, crying is a sign of weakness. But the truth is that it is as inherent in the nature of men to feel and express emotions as it is for women.
Ever get that uncomfortable feeling that someone’s trying to get you to do something you don’t really want to do? Maybe it’s a subtle push here, a little guilt trip there? If this sounds familiar, you might be dealing with manipulation. The good news is once you know what to look for, you can stop
Taking Back Control from Manipulators Read More »
