Posts on how to understand and cope when life boils over.
What NOT to Say to a Friend Going Through a Hard Time: 5 Things That Will Make Them Feel Worse
Tough stuff is an unavoidable part of life. Cancer, divorce, death, health crises…you name it. Unexpected, really difficult stuff happens to our friends. It feels so helpless to sit on the sidelines. We often search for something comforting and encouraging to say, desperately trying to make our friends feel better. Today, …
Take The Pledge To Stop Feeling “Upset” And Transform How You Experience Emotions
I’m thrilled to be posting today about a simple switch up that can transform how you think about and experience your emotions. And it involves getting rid of a word you probably use every single day. No joke. I would almost put money down on how frequently you use this not-so-helpful …
Think It’s Helpful to Vent? Think Again.
Venting. We all do it. You know what I’m talking about. You’re frustrated, irritated, and annoyed. Your speech quickens, your volume increases, and you just get on a roll. And if you’re anything like me, you wave your arms around wildly, stopping every three seconds to say, “Seriously?!?!” (And yes, …
Understanding Your Anger, There’s More To The Story Than You Think
Today I want to talk about something we all experience. Anger. Anger is a normal human emotion, and it’s one that seems to come up often in our lives. Anger, frustration, irritation, annoyance, rage, resentment, aggravation, and exasperation. These emotions are all members of the anger family, and I’m here …
