Harnessing Emotional Pain
The brain's natural tendency to focus on threats can lead to anxiety, depression, and rumination, but these reactions are simply survival mechanisms. Embracing self-compassion allows us to navigate emotional pain and mental health challenges more effectively. With a bit of effort, we can transform these instinctual responses into tools for personal growth and healing.In this clip
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Can you Harness Kindness and Self Compassion to Speak Up, Own your Power and Thrive? To Be Tender and Fierce? With Kristin Neff
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How do negative experiences, such as being told how we should feel, get encoded into our brains, and how does not having permission to feel our real, biological emotions impact our future decisions?
How do negative experiences, such as being told how we should feel at a young age or into adulthood, get encoded into our brains, and how does not having permission to feel our real, biological emotions impact our future decisions?
How do negative experiences, such as being told at a young age or into adulthood how we should feel (e.g., feeling ashamed or not being allowed to feel sad), get encoded into our brains, and how does not having permission to feel our real, biological emotions impact our future decisions?