The danger of emotional reasoning is that our feelings overrule the facts. This can be overwhelming and unhealthy. I call it analytical behavior, and yet, it’s actually emotional reasoning. Maybe the two are connected when toxic thinking rules our brains. I must admit, I can sit for hours and reason, wonder, and analyze a situation [...]
We must forgive others and sometimes we must practice self-forgiveness. No one is perfect. We all make mistakes. Feeling bad for doing something wrong is normal. We should seek forgiveness when we’ve made mistakes or even been purposely cruel in the past. However, dragging yourself through the mud for a long time after your regrets [...]
Learning how to stop being shy when it comes to what you need and denying others what they want can be difficult. No one likes to say no. Saying no is difficult, especially when we are doing what is right for us. People can construe us as selfish or unhelpful when really, it’s just about [...]
Were you blamed for almost everything when you grew up? If so, you could possibly have been the family scapegoat. The family scapegoat is the portion of the dysfunctional family that takes the brunt of every situation. No matter what happened, even if the situation could not possibly be any fault of the scapegoat, this [...]
If you want to live a better life, then you must learn how to let go of resentment. Bitterness can damage your health and leave scars. Stress comes in so many forms and derives from various sources. If stress derives from unforgiveness or unsolved problems, it can lead to bitterness. Resentment is when this bitterness [...]
One of the top questions people have for themselves is how to deal with guilt more effectively. We have all experienced guilt at some point in our lives. And we all need to know how to deal with it. Sure, it's appropriate to feel guilty after doing something that deserves remorse. However, problems may arise [...]
It’s quite normal to feel guilt and shame if you’ve done something wrong. But what other reasons are there to cause these emotional reactions? Guilt and shame are natural reactions to a feeling of wrongdoing, but they are slightly different. Guilt is how we feel when we have done something wrong. It is all about [...]
Toxic people traits can be very hard to identify, particularly with the rise anonymity on the internet. When is somebody just kind of a bad influence, and when are they truly toxic? When is somebody just in a bad mood, or not dealing with stress well, or just toxic? Is there any way to truly [...]
