When Is It OK to Vent Our Emotions? I threw my phone the other day. I don’t like to admit it, but I did. Thankfully, I threw it into the couch, so I still have my phone—but yes, I threw it. Irrrrr! I’m also thankful no one else was around. Not because I’m embarrassed (I am sharing it here after …
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It’s OK to Feel!
It's Ok to Feel! In my last two posts, I discussed the importance of pausing for 90 seconds when we feel an emotion—especially when we perceive it as a “negative” one. I also wrote about naming our emotions to help tame them. But what if we have a hard time even recognizing or naming what we …
Name Your Feelings, Lead Your Life!
Name It to Tame It: The Simple Secret to Calmer Conversations Ever had a conversation with your spouse (or anyone close to you) that went south fast? One minute you’re talking, the next your blood pressure’s climbing, and words are flying that you wish you could take back. Here’s a simple, …
