If someone brings up politics and you don’t want to engage, say, “I’m not here to talk about that, but I would like to talk about this delicious food, or the amazing athletes playing football today,” suggests Marhya Kelsch, a psychotherapist in Calif. or just the Classic: “Come ...
Another aspect of acknowledging your feelings is to practice self-compassion. Be kind to yourself as you would to a friend going through a similar situation. Self-compassion involves treating yourself with the same kindness, concern, and support you would offer someone you care about. It's a ...