- Communication, Emotional Health, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Personal Growth, Relationships, Self-care, Well Being
Understanding Ourselves and Each Other: A Dive into the Emotional Landscape
Have you ever felt like you and your partner speak entirely different emotional languages? Or maybe you’ve struggled to understand why your teenage son seems like a ticking time bomb? We’ve all been there. The truth is, while emotions are a universal human experience, how we understand, express, and deal with them can vary greatly depending on gender, age, and even cultural background. This quest for emotional understanding is a journey, not a destination. But by taking the first step towards unpacking these differences, we can unlock a deeper sense of connection with ourselves and those around us. So, grab a cup of tea, curl up in your favorite…
- Communication, Crying, Emotional Health, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Personal Growth, Self-care, Well Being
Understanding Difficult Emotions: Your Key to a Happier Life
Let’s face it, emotions can be a rollercoaster. We all experience a wide range of feelings throughout the day, from joy and excitement to frustration and sadness. But sometimes, those difficult emotions can feel overwhelming, leaving us feeling lost and unsure how to cope. If you’re someone who struggles with difficult emotions, you’re definitely not alone. Many of us go through life feeling like we’re at the mercy of our feelings, unsure how to manage them in a healthy way. But what if I told you that you actually have more control over your emotions than you think? This blog post is designed to be your guide to understanding…
Soul Confidence and not Self-Confidence is what we need
At its core, a lack of confidence comes down to having beliefs about ourselves which are not true. As we go through life, we have emotionally painful experiences and draw conclusions about what kind of a person those experiences therefore mean that we are. We also take on false beliefs based on what other people think and what society as a whole tell us that we are. Over time, we totally believe what we are told and accumulate evidence and stories to support those conclusions. Before we know it, we have major and debilitating confidence and sel-esteem issues. A lack of confidence There’s a way to genuinely, deeply and…
Real Men Do Cry
We have all heard the saying “real men don’t cry”. Society tells men that they should be strong and stoic and, as the thinking goes, crying is a sign of weakness. But the truth is that it is as inherent in the nature of men to feel and express emotions as it is for women. And crying is a natural way to express emotions. Here are three reasons why we should all cry when we are upset. So if you’re a man and feel like having a good cry – do so. It’s a perfectly natural thing to do so you’re just being real. So real men do cry.
