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3 Radical Reasons to Be Okay with Not Being Okay (And 4 Ways to Manage the Feelings)
What if I told you it’s okay to not be okay? We’re pushed toward constant optimism. But is there a cost to this focus on positivity? Avoiding tough emotions might not be as positive as you think – and there’s no substitute for your real emotions. Here’s how to feel what you feel without drowning in your feelings, and define healing on your own terms.
Read MoreTake These 6 Affirming Steps and Love Yourself Like You Deserve
Do you ever wish you could get to a place of feeling happy with yourself, but don’t know how? Then meet Lex Croucher, aka Tyrannosaurus Lex. She believes in her own abilities and worth, but she wasn’t always this confident. Check out her funny, practical advice on breaking through toxic messages and low self-esteem to learn how to appreciate who you are.
Read MoreWhy We Compare Ourselves to Others on Social Media (And 3 Ways to Stop)
How can we stop ourselves from making unfair comparisons based on what we find on social media? Here are three ways.
Read More5 Positive Words and Phrases to Incorporate into Your Day
Here are five phrases to feel capable, deserving, and enough.
Read More5 Ways to Stop Anger from Poisoning Your Inner Space
Sometimes the pleasure of being the one who has been wronged has no match. But soon this author realized that being angry had become a chore.
Read More4 Ways to Know Yourself and Find What You Need
It can be difficult to find out what your own needs are, but it’s so vital that we try. Here are 4 tips to get started!
Read MoreTop 3 Signs You May Need a Break from the Feminist Blogosphere
Here are some symptoms of Internet Feminism Burnout that mean you might need to take it easy for a bit.
Read MoreHow to Trust What Lies Within
Are you looking for inspiration outside of yourself? This author learned that inspiration is a force that can only be born inside herself – and here’s how this approach could make positive changes in your life.
Read MoreLetting Go of Baggage
Have you ever been so angry at a situation that you felt at a complete loss to take action? If you find yourself in this or a similar situation, here is what this author’s learned about how to let go.
Read More5 Steps Toward Effectively Communicating Your Feelings
Effective communication is hard. Especially when we’re dealing with a topic as sensitive as our feelings, which we’re often taught simply don’t matter enough to be worthy of attention. It’s not something that we’re taught how to do effectively, and so that can leave us really at a loss for how to go about it. So here are a few things to keep in mind.
Read More5 Everyday Supportive Phrases That Actually Aren’t Very Supportive
Whether it’s an everyday problem or a big life decision, turning to someone else for support and advice can feel uncomfortable and awkward. But listening and giving advice is equally tricky. Helping a loved one through a difficult time can be tough. It’s important to be conscious of your words and actions. Let’s discuss the everyday phrases that might give the wrong impression to a friend in need.
Read MoreLoser Friend
To some, the notion that friends are supposed to build you up and make you feel good is obvious. But for others who are caught in toxic relationships, this may not be as apparent. Vlogger Lex discusses her experiences with “friends” who made her feel unwelcome and unappreciated, the effects of this treatment on her self-worth, and her decision to cut the toxicity out of her life.
Read More5 Ways to Boost Confidence
It happens like that – one minute I can be self-assured, and then the next, someone says something that makes me question my capabilities, or else something happens where I feel like I should’ve done better than I had. And because it’s so easy for us to go from high to low, what’s most important is to figure out ways to boost ourselves back up. Here are some techniques.
Read MoreOverly Sensitive, Highly Emotional, and Other ‘Feminine Flaws’
This author is tired of people calling her “highly emotional” or “overly sensitive.” In this article she offers some insights on the reasons people feel the need to label you and your emotions, and your options for managing those labels.
Read MoreThe Fix-a-Feeling Dilemma: How to Be There for Someone During an Emotionally Difficult Time
I get particularly unnerved when I can’t readily identify the fix-a-feeling brew for a loved one’s emotional ailment. But I’ve learned over the years that every bit of the energy you create with your friend as they work through their emotional struggle, can serve as part of their elixir for healing their hurt – if you can just be there without fixating on the fix.
Read MoreHow to Say What You Feel
Have you ever wanted to say something to your partner, friend, or family member, but just couldn’t get the words out? Here are some ideas if you’re itching to begin.
Read MoreWorking through Feelings of Inadequacy
Maybe at some point in your life, you just felt somehow less than everybody else. The good news is that we can change our relationship to this feeling.
Read MoreThe Hardest Part of Grieving: Actually Allowing Yourself to Do It
Here are a few nuggets of insight from someone who has realized how important it is to feel comfortable with the discomfort of grief.
Read MoreFeel Better!
Do you ever have days where, for no particular reason, you’re not feeling your best? Maybe your negative self-talk is louder than usual, or you’re feeling bored and uninspired at work. Vlogger Lex Croucher gives a crash course in self-care for these off days! Watch her list several activities that improve her mood, and take note of the ones you want to try the next time you’re feeling down.
Read MoreNurturing the Breakthroughs: From Aha! to Action in Our Need to Heal
The angels sing. The skies open up and shine down a light of clarity. Suddenly, the thing that was hidden in that dense forest of your vast emotional spectrum has been made irreversibly clear. But what happens after the angels’ voices come to a halt and that once warm beam of light finally starts to cool down? How do you take the realization from radical idea to concrete action?
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