Unlocking the Secrets of Functional Freeze: Understanding, Addressing, and Overcoming It
Thought Work, Emotional Mastery Melanie Shmois, MSSA, LISW-S Thought Work, Emotional Mastery Melanie Shmois, MSSA, LISW-S

Unlocking the Secrets of Functional Freeze: Understanding, Addressing, and Overcoming It

Functional freeze is a common phenomenon impacting an individual's ability to function optimally in various areas of life. By cultivating self-awareness, practicing self-compassion, utilizing gradual exposure, creating a support system, and setting small, achievable goals, individuals can work with and through functional freeze to overcome its paralyzing effects.

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Shifting Intensities
Thought Work, Emotional Mastery Melanie Shmois, MSSA, LISW-S Thought Work, Emotional Mastery Melanie Shmois, MSSA, LISW-S

Shifting Intensities

When we can coast at a slower intensity, we can also notice and appreciate all the things we have created. So many of my dear clients create amazing things at work or in their businesses and do not take time to bask in all that they have created. They are on to the next thing, missing opportunities to sit and celebrate.

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Freeing All Children, Inside & Out
Thought Work, Emotional Mastery, Energetics Melanie Shmois, MSSA, LISW-S Thought Work, Emotional Mastery, Energetics Melanie Shmois, MSSA, LISW-S

Freeing All Children, Inside & Out

As a high performer a few years ago, I would have never imagined taking time off in the middle of the week! I used to stress over not having Wi-Fi and missing a client’s call or an email, but all those buffers, caused me to miss the small stuff (OK, well, the beautiful scenery isn't small stuff, but you get the idea). This experience reminded me of the importance of being present in the NOW.

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