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Tag: emotions

  • Reduce Overwhelm With A Supportive Listener

    Probably the best way to address overwhelm is to have a talk with a friendly and supportive person in your life. Ideally, there is no judgment, no criticism and no attitude from that person – just supportive listening and, if you’re lucky, some useful feedback.

    It’s amazing what enormous value there is in talking things through. I firmly believe that we humans think better together. Speaking aloud under the right circumstances allows the emotions to usefully come to the surface – and the fears and concerns can be exposed to light and air where, sometimes, some of those worries evaporate.

    Explore worst case and best case with that person. Discuss how you can diminish the chances of worst case and expand the chances of best case. Can you think of a recent example of your being supported by discussing something that felt overwhelming, and then someone graciously allowed you to think aloud with them? Were you willing to release some of your overwhelm after that conversation? Who can you talk to in this productive way?

  • Choosing Regeneration for Wholeness in Emotion and Spirit

    Isn’t it fascinating that we humans can spontaneously generate new skin, our fractured bones can heal themselves, and even an organ as complicated as the liver can regenerate under the right conditions. We can’t, of course, grow new fingers, arms or legs, but the regenerative biological capabilities that we have are amazing.

    Are there places in your life where you have healed over previous hurts and injuries . . . or where you’d like to heal completely? We humans can become increasingly aware of the regenerative capabilities that we have in the emotional and spiritual areas of our lives. The old saw that “time heals all wounds” reflects renewal – a return to a state of wholeness or complete wellness.

    At this season, no matter your spiritual or religious beliefs, consider how your life can be enriched by actively embracing deep feelings of renewal and leaving behind limiting perceptions that no longer serve the highest perception of you and others.

    Happy Passover! Happy Easter! Happy Spring!

    Copyright 2009. E. B. Hutt Bush and Coaching for Results, Inc.