It takes a lot of work to slow down, actually too much, that’s why we don’t. Slowing down asks you to do emotional work. Thus speeding up and distraction is born, avoidance. Emotions tucked and stressors on simmer, slowing down feels threatening. Journal Prompt: If I slow down I confront...
Tag: Emotions
Emotional Misuse, 1
Emotional misuse: Using emotional interaction in a way that harms. Emotional misuse happens at the intersection of information and intimacy. It happens offensively, attempting control over someone or defensively, blocking and suppressing voice. Patterns of emotional misuse gnaw at the foundation of any viable relationship. Journal Prompt: I feel suppressed by...
Process: Journal Prompt Series | Day 4
Negative beliefs can mold how you feel and think about yourself, even today, sometimes out of context. It's like your past self is taking a cheap shot on your current self.
Process: Journal Prompt Series | Day 3
Your emotions tell you something. They give you information. They signal to you.
Thinking Patterns: Journal Prompt 3
You have power to give your emotions visiting hours. You can unhook from this type of thinking by mining distance from your emotions.
Mental Health & Journaling 