Have you ever found yourself telling the same old frustrating story again and again to friends or family — while still feeling like it happened only yesterday? It has happened to me a few times in my life. Some stories were repeated more than others, depending on how deeply they affected me. One of the…
As you know from How to Care for Feelings, truly listening can help us care for our feelings the most. Am I Really Listened To? I used to repeat my story ten times to ten different people, and I still felt that my story hadn’t been heard — even after spending hours with some of…
Once we understand What Feelings Are and Why They Matter and We All Care About Feelings, we begin to see that feelings are something much deeper than the reactions we show on the surface. Offering encouragement or quick solutions can help in some situations, but they rarely heal the true emotions inside. So what actually…
When We Think We’re Just Overthinking Have you ever felt bad, sometimes really bad, about a small gesture or situation that seems unimportant? And what did you tell yourself? I often told myself: ”I must be overthinking.” ”I might have misinterpreted that.” ”It’s all I made up in my head.” Well, I can still feel…
Who Cares About Feelings? Everyone – you, me, our friends, family, and so many others. We all have feelings and we all care about them whether we realize it or not. We care about other people’s feelings too, especially those we love. Sometimes, we may just not always know how to react to them. Why…
As you may already know What Feelings Are and Why They Matter, let’s talk about how we live with them. People live with their feelings in different ways, shaped by their upbringing, culture, education and life experiences. Some of us may grow up in an environment where you can express feelings freely and you feel…
About Feelings Have you ever asked yourself, “Why do I feel this way?” or “Why is that such a big deal to me where it shouldn’t be?” Yes, I have. That’s why I want to understand my own feelings and also learn more about people’s feelings in general. After spending time reading through various sources…