Four good habits which, if followed, can protect us from being hijacked by extreme emotions.
Category: Managing your mental health
Self-compassion
Sometimes we need to listen to ourselves, and empathise with the ‘little voices’, the suffering parts of ourselves that want to be heard, and perhaps to grow into something wonderful.
Processing negative emotions
Processing negative emotions is essential. It stops us from ‘acting out’ – throwing our emotions onto others without understanding. We can become more free. We can ask for what we want without causing conflict.
Rediscover what you like
As we get older, our tastes change. To stay authentic, we need to keep on our toes, review our habits, and rediscover what we like.
Making decisions when you’re depressed
Difficulty making decisions is a symptom of depression. Here are some things you can do to return to the world of decision-making.
Working with borderline personality disorder
A few tips, courtesy of Randi Kreger, on how to work with Borderline Personality Disorder.
