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In later articles, I'll focus on nine emotions that will help you work with your anxiety, but I've included all of the emotions in this article so that you can see them in one place. If you'd like more detailed information about specific emotions, see the notes for this article. The four basic emotion families are the Anger Family, the Fear Family, the Sadness Family, and the Happiness Family. Each emotion family contains a specific kind of intelligence that helps guide your thoughts and actions so that you can understand yourself and the world around you. The emotion family tables that follow can help you understand what your emotions do, what gifts they bring you, and the questions you can ask to help you channel your emotions empathically and intentionally (instead of merely expressing or repressing them). Beneath each family table, I'm including the emotional vocabulary words I've gathered over the years, organized by family and intensity, and alphabetized (note the three levels of organization in these lists; These lists are not exhaustive, but they're a good start. You may enjoy finding even more precise words for your unique emotions and sensations. In this article, you'll meet the seventeen emotions as individuals within their families so that you can identify them more easily. When we get to part II, we'll focus on the relationships between anxiety and nine key emotions (fear, confusion, panic, anger, shame, depression, happiness, contentment, and joy) and learn about how they work together (or stumble over each other sometimes). Assisted living (private, 1 bedroom): $133/day, $4,051/month, $48,612/year Home health aide: $144/day, $4,385/month, $52,624/year Homemaker services: $141/day, $4,290/month, $51,480/year Adult day health care: $75/day, $1,625/month, $19,500/year Note: To find costs specific to your state, see the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2019 at https://pro. If you're looking for ways to cover the costs of caregiving, check out article 43, which includes tips and resources for monetary support. Planning for Parkinson's A living will and discussion early in the process really helped us to make decisions that would have been impossible later on as she wasn't able to answer for herself. It helped us to let her pass with no regrets, no trips to the hospital just because, and no rest home. And most importantly, we, her children, knew exactly what she would want.

The young are the most affected, for the developing sense of self weakens without the crucial ingredient of actual, in-the-flesh emotional relationships. Stress and negative relationships alter gene expression toward lowered immunity and emotional distress. Stress damages the microbiome, which creates chemicals that lower mood and immunity. This further amplifies feelings of stress, which in turn hurts the microbiome even more. It's a vast interacting system that over time wears away the brain's integrity. Emotional Malnourishment Every human being needs high quality emotional contact and lots of it. Almost no one gets nearly enough. The first few years of life are critical for brain development, requiring an emotionally attuned mother or other caregivers to form close, loving attachment bonds. Such a mother is quick to soothe painful feelings and to amplify positive emotions. It's actually cheaper than if every woman there were to fly to Manhattan and stay at a hotel, says Antoinette, who has been flown to Cincinnati, Miami, Austin, and St. High maintenance, yes, but something to keep in the back of your head. The $800 Haircut. In a chic New York City salon, the going rate for a haircut is about $150. But I'm sure you've read about superstar stylists in New York and LA who are charging upwards of $800 for the privilege of laying their hands on your humble head. Do you really need to pay that much to get a great cut? Absolutely not. It's a haircut, says Chris Cusano. How much can you do with hair? Antoinette Guzzo agrees: It's crazy.

There are three categories of trauma defined by clinicians: acute stress disorder, generalized anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). These acute conditions can benefit from yoga and meditation. The effects of trauma vary in intensity and combination, especially as they express themselves in ongoing difficulties or syndromes, which can include any of the following: Depression: This is the most common and is complicated by the fact that many people already have depression, or the inclination for it, before the trauma or the PTSD. Grief reactions: Anger, withdrawal, and many of the other symptoms like sleep disturbance, depression, et cetera. Sleep disturbances: These include trouble going to sleep, periodic awakenings, nightmares, night terrors, or sporadic intense motion. Recurrent memories or flashbacks: Intrusive thoughts relative to the events. Irritability, distancing, and emotional disturbances: Reactions to previously unremarkable incidents, people, and feelings is common. There is constant background sensitivity waiting to be triggered, and there is often movement away from intimate contact with others. The normal rhythm and exchange in relationships can be onerous and confusing. That was certainly the attitude here. In fact, when Sandy started telling us that her goal was to build an organization of colleagues where everybody's potential would be used, we thought she'd lost her mind. Hmm, Marvin mused. That could explain why people aren't acting empowered in my company. Beliefs change slowly, huh? It takes time. At first, we didn't believe Sandy knew what she was talking about. But now, we know she was right, Robert added. And it's not just that people feel better. We're much more effective and efficient than we were before.

Jung said it correctly, You are what you do, not what you say you'll do. There are too many people who want to change the world yet never picked up a pen to start writing a article or an article or did anything about it. It's a lot easier to complain about our politicians than to start pursuing a political career or become more active in politics. Your life is in your hands, so start acting on your ideas. You don't have to go for the big challenges at once. Doing small things consistently on a daily basis can get you great results. Dare to do the things you want and you will find the power to do them. And by all means, START NOW! Remember: Actions speak much louder than words. People who just talk about what they are going to do and don't walk their talk stay stuck. Let I love and approve of myself become your mantra. Each time you pass a mirror or see your reflection, repeat this affirmation. This is an exercise I have given to hundreds and hundreds of people over the years. The results are absolutely phenomenal when people stick with it. Remember: mirror work doesn't work in theory; If you do it, it really will make a difference. If any negative thoughts come up--such as How can I approve of myself when I am fat? Let them just be there. Stay focused on what you really want to experience, which is to love and approve of yourself. You can gently let go of other thoughts that intrude and stay focused on I love myself and approve of myself.

Living in fear could drive you to resort to drugs and alcohol as your best remedy. You will gain the perception that by taking drugs, it will help you drown your sorrows and help you forget. Unfortunately, this is not the case since drugs and alcohol are mere depressants. They slow down your brain functioning. As a result, you tend to believe that they are helping you forget. You're Always Fatigued Do you always wake up in the morning feeling tired? This could be a result of stress or depression. Instead of living a productive life, you find yourself waking up late, tired, and unmotivated. The reason why this happens is because you don't give your mind an opportunity to rest. Similarly, if you wish your colleagues not to be occasionally annoying, or politicians not to be corrupt, or wealthy people not to be greedy, you are a fool, because that is their nature. In general, if you wish people to be different from what they are, you are a fool. By contrast, if you do not want your desires to be thwarted, then train yourself to desire only things that are up to you, that is, your own judgments, opinions, and values. And nothing else. If you do desire something that is not up to you, then you make yourself a slave to other people or to circumstances. If you want money, then you'll be the slave of people who can grant you that; Your freedom is in your hands: desire only what is up to you and be averse only to things you can change for the better. HERE IS AN ANALOGY FOR how to conduct your life: Imagine you are at a dinner party. A dish is being passed your way? Take from it with moderation, because others are awaiting their turn.