We feel loneliness when we feel disconnected from others; when we feel that we do not matter, and are not seen/recognized/valued by others. Since we are neurologically wired to connect, loneliness triggers our most intense sensations as we need to be in the heart, and in the mind of others. Loneliness can lead to negativeRead more
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The American Medical Association reported that 40%-50% of American adults made New Year resolutions. Several studies showing how the percentage of success with a determined behavioral change decreases as time progresses. The most common resolutions are weight loss, quitting smoking, and initiating exercise. Research on smoking cessation as a New Year’s resolution shows that 77%Read more
Culturally we are taught not to feel. There is this notion that expressing feelings such as sadness, hurt or fear is a sign of weakness. We shouldn’t cry, we should be strong. This is probably easier to cope with for those surrounding the person in pain, because they were also taught not to feel theseRead more
A key to heal from emotional pain and suffering consists on allowing yourself to feel your feelings. Whenever I say this to a client, they ask me why, why would they want to feel pain, sadness, or fear. They have put forth so many strategies to avoid feeling and here I am asking them toRead more