Understanding that he did not mean to hurt you or “do this to you.” It was the situation — that you equally participated in — that hurt you.Taking personal responsibility includes not just what you contribu
While some people find solace in keeping busy or focusing on self-care, others may need to process their feelings more deeply before moving on. (We see you, scream-cryers and we validate you!) No matter where you are in your healing journey, understanding how to overcome a breakup can ...
Emotional pain doesn't just affect the mind — there's an effect on the body too. Understand why we feel emotional pain and how to deal with difficult emotions.
This will be less likely to put the person on the defensive. For example, you might say, “I felt hurt that I didn’t get a call to tell me you couldn’t make it yesterday.” Listen carefully to the other person’s response. After you’ve expressed your hurt feelings, give the ...
To help you move past this difficult time, here are a few tips to stop overthinking after being cheated on: Acknowledge your feelings; don’t try to suppress them The first step to getting over being cheated on is to acknowledge your feelings. You may feel angry, hurt, or betrayed. All...
Knowledge takes away all fear. The light ofwisdomalways dispels the darkness of ignorance. This wisdom doesn’t come from external resources; it comes from not allowing emotions to create beliefs or beliefs to create emotion. If you can be objective, discerning, and contemplative when you go ...
Having low self-esteem can affect many areas of life, from relationships to how you perform at work and how you view the future. Low self-esteem can seem overwhelming at times, but you can take steps to boost it, such as paying attention to your self-talk, challenging negative thoughts,...
a boxing bagfeels incredibly satisfying when you’ve got pent-up energy about betrayal trauma or insecurities nagging at you. Plus, setting physical health goals keeps your focus forward-moving—towards strength, endurance, and resilience—not stuck in the past ruminating over hurt feel...
I don’t have to earn love or acceptance. #4 Define (& Redefine) Success to Overcome All-or-Nothing Thinking Think about it. If you define success as never failing, never making a mistake, always saying the right thing, always following through on your goals, and meeting every task with...
2. Expressing your feelings In your apology response, it’s crucial to express your own emotions. You might say, “I hear your apology, but I’m still really hurt by what happened.” This response communicates your ongoing pain and helps the other person understand the depth of your feeling...