Emotional eating. You've heard the term, but what does it actually mean? Definitions vary widely, but most of them focus on the concept of emotional overeating (i.e., the practice of consuming large quantities of food in response to feelings instead of hunger). But is that the whole story? Not quite. The truth...
Sad hurts, but it's a healthy feeling. It is a necessary thing to feel. Depression is very different. J.K. Rowling Ask just about anyone what depression means to them, and one word is likely to come up: Sadness. It's the "face" of depression we see on medication ads and...
Negative emotions like loneliness, envy, and guilt have an important role to play in a happy life; they’re big, flashing signs that something needs to change. Gretchen Rubin Ah, emotions. So universal. And yet...
Vulnerability sounds like truth and feels like courage. Truth and courage aren't always comfortable, but they're never weakness. Brené Brown A common myth about emotional wellness is that asking for help is a sign of weakness. Yet, nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, asking for help...
No one can steal contentment, joy, gratitude, or peace...
Poetry is when an emotion has found its thought and the thought has found words. Robert Frost We've covered a lot of territory in our series on Emotions! We've: Separated fact from myth. Learned what makes us emotionally intelligent. And along the way, we've emphasized the importance of doing small...
[We] need to be comfortable talking about feelings. This is part of teaching emotional literacy - a set of skills we can all develop, including the ability to read, understand, and respond appropriately to one's own emotions and the emotions of others. Daniel Goleman We're way...
Keep your eyes open. Listen. Follow your curiosity. Ideas are constantly trying to get your attention. Let them know you’re available. Elizabeth Gilbert Do you consider yourself a creative person? You should. Because creativity, as it turns out, is one of the simplest and most powerful assets we have...
No one is ever more him/herself than when they really laugh. Their defenses are down. It's very Zen-like, that moment. They are completely open, completely themselves when that message hits the brain and the laugh begins. That's when new ideas can be implanted. If a...
Empathy is the hard part. The rest is mechanics. We're not wired to walk in someone else's shoes, it's not our first instinct. Showing up with empathy is difficult, hard to outsource, and will wear you out. But it's precisely what we need from you. Seth...