Like it or not, things in our world are constantly changing: technology, our bodies, our/the environment, even our relationships. This can create a great deal of anxiety. In order to succeed, we need to be able to adapt to the environment. But how can we do this, and still feel like we are moving in […]
The Power of Emotional Language
We often hear adults telling children, “Use your words…” or “Just tell me how you feel!” True, children don’t always have a very expansive vocabulary (especially about emotions) but the reality is adults could improve their emotional language, as well! Feelings have a bad reputation of getting out of control and ruling us. But emotions […]
Eating your emotions?
Emotions are a blessing and a curse. Conceptually, we know they exist, and we experience them daily. Yet oddly, we don’t always have the emotional intelligence to understand, recognize or manage our emotions. Sometimes, managing emotions equates to eating, and it’s aptly dubbed emotional eating. Anyone can participate in emotional eating, though women are more […]
