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Be Authentic, even when misunderstood.

Be willing to clarify what is misunderstood. Other times, be willing to be misunderstood. And sometimes, accept there will be people and situations you may not understand. At all times, be respectful to yourself and others as you continue making efforts to live an authentic life.

D.I.Y. Coping Skills, DBT: Basic Principles, Inner Renovations Project

Self-Validation

Self-validation is having the ability to quietly reassure yourself that the emotions, thoughts, and experiences you have are indeed real, make sense, and hold value.

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How To Not: Make Emotional Decisions

Decision-making seems like such a basic skill. However, we sometimes do not think things all the way through. The results can be catastrophic or at least cause a setback if we make decisions while we are emotional.  Our brains actually function differently when it is overwhelmed with negative emotions such as fear, frustration, anger, anxiety,… Continue reading How To Not: Make Emotional Decisions