Do you ever feel disconnected from family and friends, especially those living far away? When each day blends into the next, how do we maintain meaningful connections? Drawing inspiration from Anne Lamott's book "Help Thanks Wow," this episode explores a simple yet profound talking ritual that offers both health benefits and deeper engagement with loved ones. The three-word practice creates a framework for authentic conversation that acknowledges our struggles, celebrates our gratitude, and ...
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Do you ever feel disconnected from family and friends, especially those living far away? When each day blends into the next, how do we maintain meaningful connections? Drawing inspiration from Anne Lamott's book "Help Thanks Wow," this episode explores a simple yet profound talking ritual that offers both health benefits and deeper engagement with loved ones. The three-word practice creates a framework for authentic conversation that acknowledges our struggles, celebrates our gratitude, and ...
Our feelings are data waiting to be processed, not enemies to be fought.
Wellness Minutes
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2 months ago
Our feelings are data waiting to be processed, not enemies to be fought.
Naming our emotions isn't just therapy-speak—it's a powerful tool for mental clarity and focus. When we acknowledge our feelings without judgment, we free up mental resources that would otherwise be consumed by emotions running like background programs. • The five universal emotions identified by psychologist Paul Ekman are joy, fear, sadness, anger, and disgust • Each emotion serves an evolutionary purpose—fear protects us from harm, joy signals when to relax, sadness shows what matters to ...
Wellness Minutes
Do you ever feel disconnected from family and friends, especially those living far away? When each day blends into the next, how do we maintain meaningful connections? Drawing inspiration from Anne Lamott's book "Help Thanks Wow," this episode explores a simple yet profound talking ritual that offers both health benefits and deeper engagement with loved ones. The three-word practice creates a framework for authentic conversation that acknowledges our struggles, celebrates our gratitude, and ...