Hi, I’m Elaine.
I like helping people to tap into their best qualities and to recognize and encourage them in others. I’ve spent a lifetime learning how to be happy by living authentically. Being true to ourselves and open and honest with others can be daunting, but it’s so worth it. It’s something that can be learned over time, one concept at a time.
As a lifelong reader and curious observer, for me being authentic often means going a little deeper to get to the heart of the matter. In my posts, I’ll be offering a sincere and thoughtful exploration into the most intimate and emotionally satisfying aspects of personal growth. I’ll also make suggestions, based on my own experiences, about how you can look within and discover who you truly are, with the goal of helping you to create a more fulfilling life for yourself.
If you’re ready to get started, read on!
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When we’re emotionally overwhelmed, it’s important to give ourselves grace and take the time we need to do self-care to restore our equilibrium. Movies like Inside Out 2 help us understand the contributions of each of our emotions to our well-being.
Read MorePeople with a condition called alexithymia have trouble identifying, processing, and expressing their emotions. If it is a learned response rather than a genetic disorder, information and support can help them expand their emotional awareness.
Read MoreOur emotions shape our thoughts and decisions. Expanding our emotional range can improve our health, relationships, and our level of satisfaction with our lives.
Read MoreBoth anxiety and excitement can give us the sensation of having butterflies in our stomach. When we can’t discern which we’re feeling, it often serves us better to lean into the most positive interpretation.
Read MoreHuman suffering is inevitable, but it is highly distressing to watch. Compassion for those in pain can serve as an antidote and compel us to help wherever we can.
Read MoreSending a child off to college evokes complicated emotions, including sadness and anxiety. In time, most parents adjust, and begin to take advantage of their newfound freedom to explore their own opportunities for growth.
Read MoreEach of us has some parts of our personalities we’re not proud of. Rather than try to shun our “shadow selves,” we can integrate them back into our core self by becoming curious about their origins, and showing them compassion.
Read MoreIt is never too late to learn to give ourselves nurturance and understanding, especially when we make mistakes.
Read MoreAll couples have ongoing differences. Learning to accept each other’s personality traits without judgment and using affection and humor when we communicate about them can make room for more loving feelings.
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