I don’t know about you, but Spring is one of my favorite seasons. It is a time of renewal, refreshment, and revitalization. Which matches perfectly with this month’s ❣️All About YOU❣️focus.
 
There are many facets that make up emotional health: our internal beliefs, fears, lack of belief in ourselves, not feeling worthy, perfectionism, connections with others, doing things that bring us joy, self-care…and the list goes on. As you explore your emotional life this month, go easy on yourself; notice, don’t judge. Get curious: what is it about the thought, feeling, or situation that triggers you? Where did it originate? Honestly, looking at your emotional life calls for courage and compassion. I encourage you to be mindful of both. Judgment keeps you stuck in what is; courage and compassion open the doors to new opportunities and what can be.

To get us started, I am sharing some powerful distinctions to keep in mind.
 
We can often be our worst enemy, confusing distinctions like the above. Making ourselves wrong because of misconceptions, things we have been told repeatedly, and limiting beliefs we carry within us.

It is much like you can’t solve today’s technology issues with yesterday’s technology.

Look underneath the judgment to get to the cause. If you remain with the judgment, you will not be able to move forward.

Below are resources to assist you in exploring your emotional life.

Traditional Therapy Resources:

(I have not used these resources, but I know others who have found them very helpful.)

• Here is information from Forbes on the Best Online Counseling Services – April 2024

 

• Here is a link to a Vogue article titled: 15 Best Mental Health Podcasts Recommended by Therapists

Books:

Brave Not Perfect: How Celebrating Imperfection Helps You Live Your Best, Most Joyful Life by Reshma Saujani Kindle, Audible, Book

The Gifts of Imperfection: 10th Anniversary Edition by Brene Brown,
Kindle, Audible, Book

Self-Compassion: The Proven Power Of Being Kind To Yourself by Kristin Neff, Kindle, Audible, Book

Radical Self-Forgiveness: The Direct Path to True Self-Acceptance by Colin Tipping, Kindle,  Book

No Mud, No Lotus: The Art of Transforming Suffering by Thich Nhat Hanh
Kindle, Audible, Book

Surrender Experiment: My Journey into Life’s Perfection by Michael Singer,
Kindle, Audible, Book

Living Untethered: Beyond the Human Predicament, by Michael Singer,
Kindle, Audible, Book

Dark Side of the Light Chasers: Reclaiming Your Power, Creativity, Brilliance, and Dreams by Debbie Ford
Kindle, Audible, Book

Sending love, courage, and compassion on this month’s journey of exploring❣️Your Emotional Life❣️