negative emotions
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Feeling left behind?
I’ve previously described the concept of “that one issue”. The basic characteristics include (minimally) one area in life where progress appears extra sticky with similar stumbling blocks recurring even when measures have been taken. Regardless of the amount of energy… Continue reading
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People pleasing- appreciated dysfunction
My name is Nouseibah and I’m a recovering people pleaser (“Hi Nouseibah”). People pleasing is a well hidden, dysfunctional yet socially awarded way of living. The mechanics of people pleasing are simple: it’s an exaggerated agreeableness and helpfulness at the… Continue reading
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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
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Get bleepin angry (part 1/2)
I’m a huge advocate of accepting and having a dialogue with our emotions. At the core I believe the purpose of each emotion is to a) deliver a message and b) be experienced physically in the body. These steps aren’t… Continue reading
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Rejection stories
I got an email a while ago from a woman who was interested in someone but the other person didn’t reciprocate those feelings. It was clear from her writing that she felt hurt and unwanted. This is understandable and I… Continue reading
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