A couple of my friends labelled themselves as “broken” when I was chatting with them recently about how they feel mentally or physically. Not only did this prompt me to think of what I could say to them to make them feel even a little bit better, but it made me reflect on all of the harsh self talk I bombard myself with and how I could fight back. Here’s what I came up with…this is for me and you.
Read moreTime to talk...or time to write?
Writing thoughts down is an amazing way of releasing bottled up worries and emotions or simply, trying to map out a conversation you're hesitant about. The brain processes things when we do this. You don't have to be an avid poet or literary genius -- and it's cheap and available to all, with no nasty side-effects. Write for yourself and you'll be surprised at how it can soothe the day's irritations. Poetry is my release.
Words have the power to change our lives. Use them with empathy and compassion and be the light in someone's life.
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