Restoring Clarity Counseling and Coaching

Feel it first. Always feel it first. https://bit.ly/2JOF1Bh

Reframe your perspective with me. Instead of thinking of feeling your feelings as a sign of weakness or an inconvenience or however you think of them, consider them self-care. Taking time to sit with your emotions is a crucial part of being human, much less taking care of your mental health. Feelings serve as a compass for our true intentions, desires, and needs, and by abandoning them, you abandon your most authentic self. ... https://bit.ly/39WBQlB

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Do you have a knack for neglecting to honor your feelings? Do you find yourself feeling shame for your emotions, wishing you wouldn’t feel anything at all? Do you notice that you suppress your feelings in an effort not to make others uncomfortable, only to have those emotions rise to the surface in an overwhelming way later? The good news is that our feelings are rarely as frightening as we make them out to be. In fact, our emotions are really our most authentic self communicating with us as to how to better orient towards a happier, more fulfilling life. https://bit.ly/33Rwh4g

The holidays might look a little different this year. As we continue to navigate the pandemic, many of us are separated from loved ones over the holiday season. Following a year of political unrest, racial injustices, and a global health crisis, tensions could be high at the safe gatherings that can be held. It's okay if it doesn't feel the same. It's okay if you're disheartened by this. It's okay. https://bit.ly/3mrViKl