Depression Filters, 5

Depression filters hide anger that has turned inward. That stale anger needs to see the light of day for relief. Journal Prompts: My anger needs to air out... The anger that has turned inward is directed at...

Depression Filters, 4

Depression filters deceive. They claim narrow options and no outlets. Journal Prompts: I need a way out to... I wish I could untangle...

Depression Filters, 3

A depression filter pushes you inward to the emotional fetal position. It brings out our selfish, not because of a moral failing, but because all energy is preserved for survival

Family Anxiety, 3

The desire to control and the output of anxiety, rise together. Especially in family. Journal Prompts: They would be better off if they... My anxiety increases around my desire to control...

Family Anxiety, 2

Anxiety around family generates patterned body energy. It is learned, fortified, repeated, and repeated again. Journal Prompts: Around family, my body has learned to... I wish my body would...

Family Anxiety, 1

Anxiety in family is like a contagion. Some are tirelessly responsive to the energy field of anxiety, hypervigilant and licking it off the floor, while others, unbothered, step out of the way and wave as it sprints (and coughs) by. Journal Prompts: The anxiety energy in my family is... I usually pick up... I wish I could step out of the way and wave at...

Boundaries At Work, 9

The fill-in-the-blank expectations that accompany passivity robs your nervous system and work capacity. You do not need to take action and direction from passive communication. This only reinforces poor communication. You can clarify expectations. You can communicate directly. Journal Prompts: They didn’t say it, but I know they meant... They could probably tell I was...

Boundaries At Work, 8

Just because something went wrong, does not mean it’s your fault. If boundaries are difficult for you, check your sense of over-responsibility. Journal Prompts: When people hand out responsibility cards I... I did not need to take responsibility for...

Boundaries At Work, 7

Survey the sustainability of your current work situation. Actions that offer praise and promotions may not be sustainable, further, they may be distant from what is in service of your wellness. Journal Prompts: I felt resentful when I said yes to... It is not sustainable to...

Boundaries At Work, 6

Anxiety is the winner when expectations are unclear. To mentally survive in a work environment it is reasonable and necessary to have clear expectations. Journal Prompts: ...is not clear to me. In my work I do... In my work I do not...