emotional

  • Why involuntary singles should retreat from the dating scene

    In the last post I describe three types of singles, two of these are the inbetweener and  involuntary single (don’t know these terms? Read “Three types of single, which one are you?” ). My number one advice for every involuntary… Continue reading

    Why involuntary singles should retreat from the dating scene
  • Get bleepin angry-what do to when you’re angry (part 2/2)

    In the previous post I touched on unhealthy approaches in regards to anger instead of the “abc” way which is my own simplified explanation of the underlying intention of and potent responses to, our emotions. If you haven’t read about… Continue reading

    Get bleepin angry-what do to when you’re angry (part 2/2)
  • Are you “understanding” to avoid confronting?

    Most would agree that each time we are mistreated or a boundary is crossed by someone we feel an inner tension or stress. This internal imbalance automatically generates a seeking for relief. We desire to return to our emotional neutral… Continue reading

    Are you “understanding” to avoid confronting?
  • Get out your measuring stick! Let’s figure out your personal growth

    A while back I wrote a text called “That one issue”. To recap, every single one of us has (at least) one area in life where reoccurring struggles seem to emerge. The issue can be related to health, friendship, work,… Continue reading

    Get out your measuring stick! Let’s figure out your personal growth
  • 6 unconventional ways to soothe anxiety

    The definition of anxiety according to Cambridge dictionary is: “An uncomfortable feeling of nervousness or worry about something that is happening or might happen in the future”. All of us experience the unsettling emotion of anxiety at some point. As… Continue reading

    6 unconventional ways to soothe anxiety
  • SHAME (when you cross a line)!

    Few years back I was invited to a social function where I wasn’t familiar with the guests, only the host. The event turned into an annual gathering and I became acquainted with the people. The last time I participated, I… Continue reading

    SHAME (when you cross a line)!
  • When you’re triggered as f**k

    (Related to the post “Let the trigger game begin!”)  I’m guilty of using the words triggered, trauma and emotional wound interchangeably although not being synonymous. For starters, here is my interpretation of the slight distinction between the three. A trauma occurs… Continue reading

    When you’re triggered as f**k
  • Let the trigger game begin!

    In the previous post (Happy birthday to me (traveling solo and breaking old patterns)) I mentioned three themes that surfaced during my time in Australia. I thought we’d play a game of mix and match. You have to guess which… Continue reading

    Let the trigger game begin!
  • Happy birthday to me (traveling solo and breaking old patterns)

     I’m unable to count the amount of times I’ve begun to type on my blog only to delete it. Mainly, I’ve had a feeling of being a phony if I were to post photos of picturesque nature landscapes or of… Continue reading

    Happy birthday to me (traveling solo and breaking old patterns)
  • Breakdowns- redirecting your path

    Having a breakdown is a crucial part of life. There are different types of breakdowns but the main focus here is when you’ve reached your limit. When you’ve given something your all and it still did’t work out the way… Continue reading