Using super emotional responses to things you don’t like isn’t as clear-cut as it may seem. In fact, there could be several things hiding behind overreacting behavior. Have you ever wondered what's hiding behind overreacting behavior? Just in case you don’t know, overreacting is basically a heightened emotional response that…
Projection is really neither positive nor negative - it's neutral. However, projecting emotions commonly refers to the act of attributing one’s own feelings and characteristics to someone else. This is bad. Projection happens often, especially in close relationships. A person may blame their partner for being angry when, in truth,…
Have you ever felt like life is a mix of chaos and mundane—on repeat? There’s too much to do and not enough time to enjoy the little things. It’s tiresome, and the discontent feels like a steady ache beneath the surface. Our exhaustion outweighs our joy. We ask ourselves: isn’t…
Has anyone ever said to you, "Oh, don't be so sensitive" or "You're over-reacting"? These are all examples of emotional invalidation, and while they may appear harmless enough, they can have long-lasting consequences. What Is Emotional Invalidation? Emotional invalidation is the dismissal of a person's feelings. It is saying whatever…
A stoic person is someone who is strong and resilient. They face life’s inevitable struggles with logic and a sense of calm. They do not let their emotions get the better of them and often they are able to navigate times of stress and difficulty without complaining or seeking out…
If you feel as though you’re floating away emotionally, you could be disconnected from yourself. Yes, you can be present, but also not there at all. Feeling disconnected from yourself doesn’t mean you’re high or having a near-death experience. Disconnection means feeling detached from the real person. It sometimes feels…
“I’m sorry you feel that way” or “You’re wrong and I just don’t care”? What might be hiding behind the apology we all know, we all use, but we all hate to hear? We all have that one friend. The one who makes all the right moves of an apology,…
The growth of social media has developed spaces where opinions are flying. We now have the opinion of just about anyone at our fingertips, and they aren’t always good. While many of us learn to ignore stupid comments or let ignorance slide, there are some people who just can’t let…