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Connecting the Queens Jewish Community Do you take time for yourself? That alone time has stress-relieving benefits, no doubt. But what...
Whether we realize it or not, we humans are made of emotional states. What is your temperament? Do your moods fluctuate like the weather? You think you know what you need or want, and a moment later, you come to realize that you are not quite as fixed as you think.
Do you sometimes feel as though something is wrong with you, but you’re not quite sure what or why? Perhaps you feel as though you don’t “belong” or that your feelings don’t truly matter to anyone. We all yearn to be loved and even protected.
Did you ever have an unexplained feeling of emptiness? If you feel lonely or disconnected from others, please start by acknowledging and accepting those feelings. Allow yourself to feel heavy emotions. It’s all right.
You may think of yourself as someone who is just being honest. But do you complain or criticize too often? Do you grumble and gripe incessantly about the state of the world? Perhaps you find yourself talking about how great things were “back in the day.” Speaking of which, back in my day, people used to take photos with other people in them. Sure, we all had a playroom growing up. It was called “outside.”
Do you know someone who is emotionally distant? Have you been trying to get close to them? People tend to withdraw when they are overwhelmed by sadness. When we are stressed, it’s often hard to feel anything but anxiety or pressure.
Sometimes it’s hard to brush off others’ comments about you. I know: You can even go so far as to let her opinion dictate your life choices. Fear of disapproval is universal, sweet friends. Trying to live up to his expectations can place an enormous weight on your shoulders.
