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.

Inner Renovations Project

Surprise, You’re Human

Nobody is perfect.  This isn't news.  Yet, when we make mistakes, we hold ourselves to the most ridiculous standards of perfection.  As if you're never supposed to feel awkward, or have an embarrassing moment, or mess up really really badly sometimes.  If people could hear the way you talk to yourself in your head, I… Continue reading Surprise, You’re Human

Inner Renovations Project, Upper Levels: Happy, Healthy and Whole

Off The Mat Into The Fiery World

I’ve come to the conclusion that it is better to do something, anything – take some action, any action, rather than do nothing at all for too long. Yes, there are times when we need to listen to that inner voice and simply be still. But if we’re still all the time then we won’t… Continue reading Off The Mat Into The Fiery World