Category Archives: Emotions

More benefits of Journaling [Healing Series continued] Pt2

Although journalling or diary-keeping have effective coping strategies it doesn’t replace the need for social interactions and people. We are social beings in need of affection, approval and reassurance. It’s in our genetic makeup.

“How do you to respond to fantastic news?” – [Revised Version] Regulating Emotions post – Lookafteru4me 🥰😔🥹😂

You internalise it – to accept or absorb an idea, opinion, belief, Have you ever heard the phrase, “I can’t believe he proposed. The actual event has happened but the information is yet to be processed. For some, it may take a couple of hours, or a couple of days for the event to sink in.Continue reading ““How do you to respond to fantastic news?” – [Revised Version] Regulating Emotions post – Lookafteru4me 🥰😔🥹😂”

The benefits of journaling? from a journal-keeper [Healing Series pt1 of 2]

By the end of this post, I hope I might persuade an aspiring journal writers to put it to paper. And join the other journal-keepers on a journey to self-discovery and healing. For those who have been active one’s writing pursuits keep at it. You are not alone. If you’ve taken a break from journalingContinue reading “The benefits of journaling? from a journal-keeper [Healing Series pt1 of 2]”

Need vs neediness: a summer edition: relationships prep – Pt 1 of 2 😌

Even the most well-meaning individuals may not have the resources, know-how or energy to meet everybody’s needs, and were not meant to. We cannot ascribe needs to one person and should not as they bear a great weight of responsibility they weren’t created to carry…

Expecting the unexpected: Regulating Emotions series- Lookafteru4me 🥹☺️🫢

“Why should I expect something good to happen, when nothing ever does?” Ummm we may have thought it, we may have felt it inside.But with what expectation is it said? Agreement? Sympathy? Compassion? relatability? Counsel? Feeling a bit discouraged This statement may have never crossed one’s lips. But can be evident in one’s outlook on life.Continue reading “Expecting the unexpected: Regulating Emotions series- Lookafteru4me 🥹☺️🫢”

A short & sweet reminder from me to you: Remember you are loved:)

Happy Belated Valentine’s day – for those who did celebrate & those who did not remember: you are loved. https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001gn7t/the-boy-the-mole-the-fox-and-the-horse A thought-provoking animation (that captured my heart)

Facing ‘Social Anxiety'(sa) in a Social World & becoming victorious step-by-step.

Relief This topic comes from a hard place. For those who have not gone through a phase or even a lifetime of what presents itself as anxiety or social anxiety (sa). This post may seem foreign but beneficial for insight and clarity on the subject. But for those who have been there: amid the racing hearts andContinue reading “Facing ‘Social Anxiety'(sa) in a Social World & becoming victorious step-by-step.”

Nervousness: a ‘motivator’ or ‘deterrent’?

I’ve never really thought about this question until now. When most people consider nerves – there’s a nature to think of that gut feeling that you get in the pit of the stomach or a racing heart before a major performance, or an important presentation or interview. However, nerves can show up every day, beforeContinue reading “Nervousness: a ‘motivator’ or ‘deterrent’?”

“Feeling clouded, tired or overwhelmed?” (this post is for you)💌 – Healthy Habits Series -(Part 2)

Take this moment for yourself. – Lookafteru4me It’s the weekend😊 – this means one thing; it’s time to rest – relax and recharge for the week ahead. Yet for many of us, there are so many things demanding our attention. Whether it’s our regular food shopping, cleaning our space, washing work clothes, attending to theContinue reading ““Feeling clouded, tired or overwhelmed?” (this post is for you)💌 – Healthy Habits Series -(Part 2)”