It Wasn’t Me: When Your Behavior Surprises You
Have you ever surprised yourself with your reaction to something? It can be a confusing feeling when our response doesn’t match who we think we are. For example, if you consider yourself a calm person but find yourself yelling in a situation, there’s a disconnect to explore. This happens because our behavior isn’t always a […]
If It’s Hysterical, It’s historical – Why We Lose Our Minds
You’re on hold for the 20th minute with customer service, the internet has been down all morning, and now your boss emails you about a looming deadline. Suddenly, you find yourself yelling at the polite customer service rep on the other end of the line. “It’s not like me to blow up like that!” you […]
Keep Calm and Carry On – How to Avoid Regrettable Decisions
Ever said something you instantly regretted in the heat of the moment? Yeah, me too. It’s easy to let emotions cloud our thinking, especially when we’re feeling overwhelmed with anger, frustration, or even sadness. It’s common to let emotions cloud our thinking. Have you ever fallen in love with a vacation spot and considered moving […]
Pain Can Make You Bitter or Better – How to Use Pain for Guidance
Ever feel like you’re constantly dodging emotional punches? Maybe you broke up with a significant other, lost a job, or experienced a major life shift. It’s during these times we often hear the saying, “pain can make you bitter or better.” For a long time, I held onto the desperate hope of living a life […]
