Why has nobody told me this before?
Skills to get through life by therapist Dr. Julie Smith.
Name the Emotion
When emotions feel overwhelming, naming them reduces their intensity.
Why it works
Labeling an emotion activates the thinking brain and softens the emotional brain.
This creates space to respond, not just react.
Try this
- “This is anxiety.”
- “I notice sadness is here.”
- “I feel shame.”
Use simple, clear words. Emotions lose power when they’re seen clearly.
More inspiration
Harry Potter
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Famous quotes
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The Almanack of Naval Ravikant
A guide to wealth and happiness.
Stutz
Actionable therapeutic tools from Jonah Hill’s therapist. (also a documentary on Netflix)
Lord of the Rings
Wise words from Gandalf and the other LOTR characters.
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