Avoid or Allow?
What I’ve observed in working with my clients is that most women react in one of two ways when they feel disconnected, lonely, or isolated. The first is to Avoid. The second is to Allow.
Acting As If
“Intentionally act like the person you want to become.” Mel Robbins
This quote from author and motivational speaker Mel Robbins, is a beautiful way to explain a type of cognitive behavioral therapy called behavior activation. It’s not a new idea, but is a powerful way of creating change from the outside-in.
Responding To Tragedy
One sign of emotional growth is learning to respond rather than react. We choose how we want to respond to a situation rather than allow an unfettered reaction. One of the most important ways to do this is to allow some time to pass between the event and the response.
disordered eating & the holidays
If you struggle with disordered eating, the holidays can be tricky. Food is often a central part of holiday gatherings, and the expectations associated with holiday meals can often cause an uptick in feelings of anxiety, overwhelm, and loneliness.
Wise Anger
The emotion of anger itself is neutral. It’s part of human experience to feel angry just like it’s part of human experience to feel happy. But when our alarm bell is triggered with the emotion of anger, what happens next?