Building on last week, ask yourself why you still have negative feelings about things from your past. This can help you unpack and examine those feelings. We should ask ourselves: what events do I feel bitter or angry about? Once we know what events, if any, we are holding onto, we can begin the process…

Resentment is toxic and ruins positive feelings and prevents hope from blossoming. Resentment is also something we learn to feel. Resentment is a function of our emotional reasoning. When our emotional reasoning tells us that actions or situation are a threat to satisfying our needs and this thought is met with the belief that this…

Hobbies positively impact self-esteem and reduce anxiety. Having a hobby gives us a positive way to spend time. Finding the right hobby leads to feelings of accomplishment, safety, and increased control. Hobbies create a sense of purpose and accomplishment, even when they are not overtly dripping with meaning. A good example of this is my…