Managing Emotions Pt 5: Develop Non-Judgmental Self-Awareness
What I like to call “Non-Judgmental Self-Awareness” (an aspect of mindfulness) is a pillar in managing emotions. It is developing the ability to just “sit” with your feelings. If you become aware of having a case of the “shoulds” or “shouldnt’s,” gently remind yourself that you are “shoulding” all over yourself and that leaves us […]
Managing Emotions: “Emotions are my enemy!” Pt 4
This is not a judgment, just a question. Did your family teach you emotional literacy and managing emotions? Did they teach you how to manage emotions in a healthy way? Did they teach you to validate, observe, connect and express emotions? If so, I am so incredibly glad! Families and schools often teach physical hygiene, […]
Managing Emotions: “Emotions are my enemy!” Pt 3
From personal experience, I can share that emotions felt to me like what Winston Churchill said about a world power: “It is a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma: but perhaps there is a key.” Emotions felt like trying to dealing with an unpredictable, powerful experience that often didn’t make sense to me. […]