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Jan 22, 2025 - Overcoming Emotional Numbness: 5 Tiny Ways to Reconnect With Your Emotions
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January 22, 2025
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Overcoming Emotional Numbness: 5 Tiny Ways to Reconnect With Your Emotions
Have you ever gone through the motions of life, doing what needs to be done, but feeling...nothing?
Like there’s a wall between you and your own emotions? I’ve been there.
Emotional numbness can feel like you’re watching life happen instead of living it. The good news? It’s not permanent, and with courage and wisdom, you can reconnect with the full spectrum of feelings that make life rich and meaningful.
Let’s talk about what emotional numbness is, why it happens, and how to gently begin feeling again…
This Week’s Healthy Recipe
The Healing Power of Miso Mushroom Soup
When feeling down or like you can’t shake that winter chill, there’s something profoundly comforting about wrapping your hands around a warm bowl of soup.
And this Miso Mushroom Soup combines a centuries-old recipe with the earthy depth of mushrooms! In other words, it packs a powerful punch when it comes to your mental well-being.
Now, not everyone is a fan of mushrooms. But you might want to give this one a try if you’re hunting for ways to boost your mental health…
One Positive Action
Take a Silent Gratitude Walk:
A silent gratitude walk is one of those small, underrated practices that can shift your perspective almost instantly. All it takes is ten minutes. Head outside, pick a direction, and just start walking. Leave your headphones behind, and instead of mentally running through your to-do list, try focusing on the world around you. Notice the trees, the way sunlight hits the pavement, or the rhythm of your own steps. Just appreciate what’s already there.
As you walk, take a moment to really see what’s in front of you. Maybe it’s a flower pushing through the cracks in the sidewalk, or the way the air feels crisp and clean. If you pass by someone who smiles at you, let yourself feel the warmth of that small moment. It’s amazing how much beauty is hiding in plain sight when we slow down enough to notice it.
The quiet part of this practice is key. You’re not narrating it to yourself, not making mental lists, not rushing to capture the moment with your phone. You’re just being there, fully present, and letting gratitude come naturally. There’s something grounding about walking in silence, like you’re syncing up with the world instead of rushing through it.
By the time you circle back home, you’ll likely feel lighter, calmer, and more connected to everything around you. Gratitude doesn’t have to be complicated. Sometimes it’s as simple as walking and noticing the world as it is, messy, beautiful, and full of tiny reasons to be thankful.
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Today's Affirmation
I have the inner strength to move forward. I can see any situation from different perspectives. I can bounce back better. I am getting to know myself... Continue Reading
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