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 ...
The Hidden Power of Naming Your Emotions: Why Therapists Ask "How Does That Feel?"
Wellness Minutes
5 minutes
2 months ago
The Hidden Power of Naming Your Emotions: Why Therapists Ask "How Does That Feel?"
Emotions are like background programs running on your mental computer—when acknowledged, they free up resources, but when ignored, they demand more attention and drain your capacity to focus. • Understanding the five universal emotions identified by psychologist Paul Ekman: joy, fear, sadness, anger, and disgust • Each emotion serves an evolutionary purpose: fear protects from harm, joy indicates safety, sadness shows something matters, anger responds to threats, disgust warns of potential p...
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 ...
