Delicious Desire
Emotional Mastery Melanie Shmois, MSSA, LISW-S Emotional Mastery Melanie Shmois, MSSA, LISW-S

Delicious Desire

Without over-desire, saying no is so much easier. Being in control of how much you consume is no big deal. Having just a few is totally fine. I know that I am over-desiring something when I feel compulsive around it. Impulsive even. What if there was another way? Another way to deal with your desire?

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We don't do that anymore!
Emotional Mastery Melanie Shmois, MSSA, LISW-S Emotional Mastery Melanie Shmois, MSSA, LISW-S

We don't do that anymore!

Have you ever considered going on a stress, overwhelm, anxiety, or self-criticism diet? I have been practicing this with my long to-do list, it only reinforces to me that all of these indulgent emotions pretend to be necessary but are really optional.

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Emotional Mastery Melanie Shmois, MSSA, LISW-S Emotional Mastery Melanie Shmois, MSSA, LISW-S

Flotation Tank Panic!

When you seize up with negative emotion, even though intellectually you know you are safe, try to observe. Watch your brain freak out. Try not to react to it. Thank it, for reacting so quickly to keep you safe. If you are safe, then sit with the emotion.

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Emotional Mastery Melanie Shmois, MSSA, LISW-S Emotional Mastery Melanie Shmois, MSSA, LISW-S

Anxiety and a Top Thrill Plane ride

When a circumstance is beyond your control, i.e. a terrible traffic jam, a turbulent plane ride, or a screaming toddler, remember to acknowledge the fear, remind yourself what Ekhart Tolle teaches. “Worry pretends to be necessary but never serves any purpose.”

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