We have such resistance to unpleasant emotions because we have this error in thinking that life is supposed to be all rainbows and butterflies. That’s not reality – life is 50/50. I’ll show you how to manage the unpleasant emotions so you can stop feeling so overwhelmed by them and actually process them.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Where unpleasant emotions come from
- How to observe unpleasant thoughts and emotions to detach from them
- How to process the lifespan of an unpleasant emotion
Mentioned on the show:
Free Meditation: Managing Unpleasant Emotions
Neff, Kristin. Self Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself. William Morrow Paperbacks, April 19, 2011.