Category: Relationships & Self-Improvement

How to Communicate When Emotionally Triggered

The trick to being able to predict your emotional response lies in your ability to connect the dots. When you feel upset, ask yourself ‘why?’ Notice which thoughts keep coming up for you in different situations throughout your life; ask yourself, what belief or fear is underlying the negative emotions? Only you can do this work for yourself, everyone has different triggers and different reasons for being emotionally triggered.

Growth & Spirituality Resources

In order to function at our highest levels both interpersonally and intrapersonally, we must study and practice using personal growth and spirituality resources.

5 Love Languages; What is the Most Common Love Language?

All languages need to be practiced to a degree but it can truly transform your relationship when you finally see all the little ways in which someone is telling you how loved you are, everyday.

Attachment Styles Part 4: Fearful Avoidant

The fearful avoidant is gifted in ways that others are not; they are highly perceptive and capable of great change.

Attachment Styles Part 3: Anxious Preoccupied

I decided to highlight this particular attachment style because I think it’s quite helpful to understand how someone’s need for reassurance can shape their overall attitudes and behavior.

Attachment Styles Part 2: Dismissive Avoidant

I decided to highlight this particular attachment style since it gets a really bad rap online. People call these folks heartless, cold and hopeless. I think it is important to understand without judgment because it’s the only way to make a truly accurate assessment. Even securely attached people can have dismissive avoidant behaviors and traits, …

Attachment Styles & Wellness

Have you heard of attachment theory? Basically it describes how our past experiences with primary attachment figures effect how we will bond in the present. It can be very helpful to learn more about the nuanced intricacies of this psychological theory in order to better navigate friendships, our careers, our family and close romantic relationships. …