Posted on May 31, 2017
by Courage Coaching
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Inspired by a comment made by a friend on her facebook page, I wanted to address the difficulty of finding a balance between self-soothing and running away from emotional pain. I also wanted to write about what it actually means to self-soothe. Self-soothing is… Continue Reading “Finding a balance between self-soothing and running away from emotional pain is tough..”
Category: Adversity & support, anxiety, Coaching tips, Life tips, Resilience, self care, Self-reflection & self-awarenessTags: anxiety, avoidance, blocking emotions, coaching, emotional pain, fear, negative emotions, numbing, running away from problems, self care, self compassion, self-soothing
Posted on April 3, 2017
by Courage Coaching
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When you don’t get certain basic needs met in your childhood, there will come a time in your future where you will eventually become awakened to these unmet needs. Although this isn’t the same for everyone, there is usually one feeling which is most… Continue Reading “The loss of what should have been”
Category: Adversity & support, Child abuse, complex ptsd, Depression, grief, mental health, Mental illness, Narcissistic abuse, Narcissistic abuse syndrome, Resilience, self care, Self-reflection & self-awareness, UncategorizedTags: anxiety, childhood adversity, childhood trauma, cptsd, Depression, emotional orphans, emotional pain, grief, isolation, loss, one parent families, self care, self compassion, trauma, truth, unmet childhood needs
Posted on July 20, 2016
by Courage Coaching
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Today’s post will be short and sweet as unfortunately my internet is playing up and keeps having long disconnection periods. I have barely been able to post anything today due to this, so my apologies if this blog post is a little short. I… Continue Reading “Courage”
Category: courage, UncategorizedTags: abuse, adversity, change, Child abuse, courage, danger, Depression, doubt, emotional pain, fear, grief, illness, low self-esteem, Mental illness, Narcissistic abuse, overwhelming fear, overwhelming grief, pain, physical fear, rape, recovery, self reflection, trauma, violence, war
Posted on June 18, 2016
by Courage Coaching
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Moving out of our comfort zone can be extremely rewarding if we are able to manage the anxiety that pops up. Humans are creatures of habit and having a steady routine, a safe haven in our home and the people around us that provide… Continue Reading “Leaving your comfort zone”
Category: anxiety, Resilience, UncategorizedTags: anxiety, change, comfort, comfort zone, emotional pain, fear, goal attainment, habits, habitual living, leaving your comfort zone, loss, moving forward, pain, progress, psychology, uncertainty
Posted on June 2, 2016
by Courage Coaching
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The above quote is easier said than done when we are constantly surrounded by negativity, tragedy, pain and loss. If we were raised by mentally ill, abusive parents, the negativity that we carry with us takes years to change in therapy. It is a… Continue Reading “”The negativity of the world can’t put you down, unless you allow it to get inside you””
Category: Life tips, Negativity, ResilienceTags: change, charity, consideration, emotional pain, empathy, giving back, health, kindness, life, mental health, Mental illness, Negativity, progress, Resilience, self compassion, self growth, sensitivity, tragedy, trauma
Posted on May 30, 2016
by Courage Coaching
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When someone criticizes us, it tends to touch a nerve and can sometimes leave us feeling very vulnerable, very angry and sometimes both! This may be because there is absolutely no truth in the criticism and we feel it is completely unfair or actually… Continue Reading “Dealing with criticism”
Category: Child abuse, Coaching tips, Dealing Criticism, Dysfuntional relationships, Emotional abuse, low self-esteem, Narcissistic abuse, People Pleaser Syndrome, self careTags: approval seeking, Child abuse, criticism, dealing with criticism, Emotional abuse, emotional pain, Narcissistic abuse, people pleaser, self acceptance, trauma