Oh, These Poignant Holidays… and Now This Too.
I find the holidays are more complicated and exhausting this year. It’s humbling. Here’s a dose of compassion for all of us.
Emotions and Emotional Intelligence
What Do I Do with All These Emotions?
One of the most essential lessons for my well-being has been what to do with emotions. It’s so misunderstood and yet so simple too. Here’s the basics.
Managing the Whirlwind of Feelings in a Whirlwind World
Finding your balance when life inside you or in the news feels overwhelming. Seeing injustice when you care so much is hard. 7 simple things that help me.
How Do I Cope with Conflict and Speaking Up at Meetings as an Introvert?
Ack, conflict. Tough for most of us. And at work with all that pressure? Or in a community group where you care so much but then we can’t get along? Tips for Introverts on how to make it easier.
Empathy Overwhelm? Finding Words and Answers Amidst Darkness
Something in the news hit me hard. This is my support note to myself and to you. This is what grief feels like. Maybe it’s also empathy overwhelm. I offer some explanations and support for sensitive souls with high empathy.
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I Opened My Heart and Found Strength, Not Weakness
I learned an important lesson about the heart when I went to my father’s funeral many years ago. The day he died, a friend came over and took me for a walk in the February chill and listened to my worries.
The Wisdom of Winter for Everyday Shadows
Plaguing self-criticism; wondering if you’ll ever reach your dreams; winter blues; or plain ol’ stuck-on-the-couch days? How honoring winter helps me with that.
