Do You Ruminate?
Rumination is just one of our brain’s many protection mechanisms. Your brain thinks that if it ruminates, it is doing something productive. You just have to give it something else to do instead.
Anne’s Surgery Update
Anne’s Surgery UpdateAnne’s Surgery Update Friday June 21st Surgery on Monday was a success and as of today we’re back home. Anne’s resting as comfortably as she can. Next 2 weeks will be a journey of pain management, mobility, and getting back to the “new” version herself. Thanks to everyone for the well wishes, prayers,…
Why Languishing is Harmful & How To Overcome It
Languishing is not stress, worry, anxiety, or depression — but it also isn’t happiness or joy. It is not going through a crisis or feeling incredibly distressed, but it is not feeling satisfied with our achievements or having mental well-being either, either.
Emotional Numbing: Why it’s Harmful & What to Do Instead
Instead of sitting in the uncomfortable moment, you do everything you can to take it away. You pull out your phone, turn on the TV, grab an alcoholic beverage from the fridge, do some online shopping… you look for anything you can grasp to ease the discomfort.
People Pleasing: What it Is & How to Overcome it
A people pleaser is someone who sacrifices their own needs, desires, and beliefs in order to meet the wishes, requests, or perceived expectations of those around them.