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New View, New You, New Life - by Rob White5 Primal Principles of Communication - by Rob White- Emotional Problems: Is It A Surprise That Some Of The People That Are Always Happy Have Emotional Problems? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to the people that have taken their own life over the years, some of these have been people that created the impression that everything was fine up until they ended it all. As a result of this, it can leave those they left behind in both a lot of pain and confusion. If someone ...
Views: 923 - Emotional Problems: Why Do Some People Suffer In Silence When They Have Emotional Problems? - by Submitted on May 30, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was in a position where they had a physical problem, there is a strong chance that they would reach out for the right support. Yet if this wasn’t the case, it could be because they feel ashamed of what is taking place for them. However, it could be said that this will be the exception ...
Views: 1685 - Emotional Problems: Would You Know What To Do If You Had Emotional Problems? - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to think about what they would do if their car started playing up, it is unlikely that it would take long for their mind to come up with an answer. In this case, it would be pretty obvious what they would need to do. It would be clear that they would need to take their car to a ...
Views: 716 - Emotional Regulation: Do Some People's Childhoods Set Them Up To Be Emotionally Dependent? - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone has the ability to regulate their own emotions, they are not going to be used to being overwhelmed by them. And even if they were to find themselves in a position where they were unable to handle what is taking place within them, it doesn’t mean that they would suffer in silence. ...
Views: 1144 - Emotional Regulation: Does Someone Need To Develop The Ability To Regulate Their Emotions If They Are Out Of Control? - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2023 from Oliver JR CooperWhat someone could see, if they were to reflect on their life, is that their inability to handle their emotions is having a negative on their life. They could also see that this is nothing new as they have been this way for as long as they can remember. Due to this, they might not need to ...
Views: 297 - Emotional Self: Can Childhood Trauma Cause Someone To Disconnect From Their Emotional Self? - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperIt could be said that there are at least three types of people; those who are connected to their mental and emotional self, those who have a weak connection to their mental self and those who have a weak connection to their emotional self. Naturally, the ideal will be for someone to be connected ...
Views: 539 - Emotional Self: Can Developmental Trauma Cause Someone To Disconnect From Their Emotional Self? - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2022 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone is in a position where they are typically out of touch with how they feel, it doesn’t mean that they will be aware of this. But, if this is how they how been for quite some time, there will be no reason for it to stand out. And, as they are likely to live in a society that is full ...
Views: 313 - Emotional Self: Can Developmental Trauma Cause Someone To Lose Touch With Their Emotional Self? - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2024 from Oliver JR CooperEven though someone has a thinking and a feeling self, it doesn’t mean that they will be in touch with both of these selves. Instead, they can typically be in touch with the former but not the latter. However, if this is just what is normal, they might not realise that they don’t have a very ...
Views: 240 - Emotional Self: Can Early Deprivation Cause Someone To Lose Touch With Their Emotional Self? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2024 from Oliver JR CooperWhat someone may see, if they were to step back and reflect on how they experience life, is that they don’t have a strong connection with their feelings. They could find that, in general, they are not aware of how they feel. This is likely to show that they spend most of their life living in ...
Views: 270 - Emotional Self: Can It Be Too Painful For Someone To Embrace Their Emotional Self? - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to place their attention on their own being, they could come to see that there are many different parts. What will be clear is that they have a physical self, and then there is going to be their mental and emotional self. This could be as far as they will go, or they could say ...
Views: 676 - Emotional Self: Can Someone Be Out Of Touch With Their Emotional Self If Their Parents Were Emotionally Shut Down? - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2022 from Oliver JR CooperNow that someone is an adult, what they might notice is that they don’t have a strong connection with their feelings. In general, they might not know how they feel and be in a disconnected state. But, even if they do experience a feeling or a number of feelings, it doesn’t mean that they will ...
Views: 337 - Emotional Self: Do Some People's Childhoods Set Them Up Disconnect From Their Emotional Self? - by Submitted on May 13, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough human beings are made up of many different selves, such as an intellectual and an emotional self, it doesn’t mean that everyone on this planet is in touch with each of these selves. If someone is in touch with each part of themselves, it could be said that they will be operating as a ...
Views: 793 - Emotional State: Can Looking Good Allow Someone To Feel Good? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one wanted to change how they feel, they could end up focusing on their appearance. There are a number of reasons as to why they would do this, and one reason is because of the society they live in. In today’s world, a lot of attention is placed on the external, and as a result of this, ...
Views: 1491 - Emotional State: Can We Change How We Feel By Changing Our Behaviour? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperHow we behave influence’s how we feel, and the only thing one needs to do to realise this is to change their posture. Many people realise how their body language not only affects how they feel, they also realise how it affects how others feel around them. There is then an inner change in ...
Views: 1903 - Emotional States: Do Our Emotional States Control Our Life? - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThere is often talk around the power of one’s thoughts and how these need to be changed in order for one to live a better life. And what this means, is that emotions are often overlooked. This could be due to a number of reasons and one of these reasons is because of the emotional repression ...
Views: 1821 - Emotional Strength: Can Someone Develop Emotional Strength By Working On Their Mind? - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to think about someone who is emotionally strong, they may start to think about someone who always comes across as though are unaffected by their emotions. This can then mean that they will picture someone who is rarely, if ever, angry or sad, for example. Alternatively, they may ...
Views: 1589 - Emotional Strength: Is Someone Weak If They Can't Control Their Emotions? - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperNowadays, it is often believed that someone’s feelings are caused by their thoughts. Thus, if someone wants to change how they feel, it will be essential for them to change the thoughts that are running through their head. The reason this is widely believed is partly due to the ...
Views: 1091 - Emotional Support: Can Childhood Trauma Stop Someone From Feeling Emotionally Supported? - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2021 from Oliver JR CooperSomeone’s emotional self will allow them to feel connected to life and others, and to feel supported. Clearly, then, this part of them will serve a very different purpose to their mental self. This part of them will give them the ability to think, plan, reflect and understand how they feel. ...
Views: 363 - Emotional Support: Does Someone Want To Have Their Problems Solved If They Are Emotional? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone’s emotions are not settled and they are all at sea, so to speak, there is the chance that they are going through a challenging time. Or, it could show that something in their life has had a big impact on them. The next step might be for them to reach out to a friend or a family ...
Views: 809 - Emotional Support: Why Are Some People Out Of Touch With Their Own Emotional Support? - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperIn the same way that a rocket won’t go anywhere without fuel, the same could be said when it comes to a human being. Without energy, they won’t be able to even lift a finger, let alone take action. Howerver, while a rocket will just need one type of fuel to get moving, a human being will ...
Views: 732 - Emotional Wisdom - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Amy LauraWhy do women have the capacity to love bountifully and generously? I came across a little gem by Eckhart Tolle recently and I extracted a portion of it as it explicitly exemplifies the core of the transformative process we all need to go through if we are to align with the larger ...
Views: 1057 - Emotional Wisdom – Part 2 - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Amy LauraDuring these times of accelerated expansion and growth, it is crucial that we develop a conscious relationship with our emotions. It is imperative we: become aware of, understand the causes, and learn new skills in order to transform our emotions. I feel there is a personal as well as ...
Views: 997 - Emotional Wounds: Can Someone Unconsciously Look For Love If They Were Neglected As A Child? - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2022 from Oliver JR CooperEven if someone’s early years were a time when their developmental needs were rarely if ever met, it doesn’t mean that they have well and truly put this stage of their life behind them. Nonetheless, there is the chance that they have completely forgotten about this stage of their life. Or ...
Views: 445 - Emotional Wounds: Can Someone Use Hope To Defend Themselves Against Their Emotional Wounds? - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2021 from Oliver JR CooperWhen something is not going well, it can be normal for someone to hope that things will soon change. If they didn’t feel this way, they could feel helpless, and this is not going to allow them to feel good or to see a way forward. However, it wouldn’t be right to say that experiencing hope is ...
Views: 441 - Emotional Wounds: Do Someone’s Experiences Allow Them To Come Into Contact With Their Emotional Wounds? - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2021 from Oliver JR CooperIn today’s world, it is often believed that human beings generally have no control over what happens to them. Also, when it comes to the ‘negative’ experiences that they have, the ‘negative’ feelings that they experience will be seen as being caused by what happens. When someone is on board ...
Views: 599 - Emotional Wounds: How Can Someone Heal Their Childhood Emotional Wounds? - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone finds it hard to be emotionally balanced and to experience inner peace, there is the chance that their early years were not very nurturing. This may have been a time when they experienced some kind of abuse and/or neglect. The time in their life that should have built them up would ...
Views: 778 - Emotionally Dependent: Do Some People's Childhoods Set Them Up To Be Emotionally Dependent On Others? - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIn order for someone to be able to express their true-self, it will be essential for them to be an integrated human being. What this means is that their mind (thoughts), heart (emotions) and body (instincts) will generally work together. Through being this way, they will be in touch with ...
Views: 1043 - Emotionally Dependent: Why Are Some People Emotionally Dependent? - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperAs human beings, we are interdependent and although someone people can come to the conclusion that they are independent, this is just an illusion. They may well be able to support themselves financially, but they are still reliant on other people paying them money. This is clearly different ...
Views: 2481 - Emotionally Disconnected: Can A Crisis Allow Someone To Connect To Their True Feelings? - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2021 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone is going through a very challenging period, there is the chance that they will have a lot going on internally. As to why this stage of their life is challenging, it could be due to a number of different reasons. They might have just gone through a breakup, lost their job or fallen ...
Views: 549 - Emotionally Disconnected: Can Childhood Trauma Cause Someone To Disconnect From Their Emotional Self? - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2021 from Oliver JR CooperIn the same way that different tools serve a different function, different parts of someone's being are the same. When it comes to their physical body, this part will give them the ability to move and to get things done. Their emotional body/self will be what brings their life to life and ...
Views: 363 - Emotionally Disconnected: Can Developmental Trauma Cause Someone To Be Emotionally Shut Down? - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2022 from Oliver JR CooperWhat someone may see, if they were able to step back and reflect on their life, is that they don’t have a good connection with their needs and are rarely in touch with how they feel. This is likely to mean that they will spend a fair amount of time living in their head. What they could also ...
Views: 424 - Emotionally Disconnected: Can Early Deprivation Cause Someone To Be Emotionally Disconnected? - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2023 from Oliver JR CooperIn addition to having a mental self, someone also has an emotional self. But, while this is the case, it doesn’t mean that they will generally be connected to both of these parts of their being. However, if they don’t have a strong connection with their emotional self, they might not be aware ...
Views: 343 - Emotionally Disconnected: Can Self-Development Cause Someone To Disconnect From Their Emotions? - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperThere are a number of reasons as to why someone would end up getting into self-development. One reason that this can take place is because their emotions are rarely under control. Having an emotional self that is often out of control is going to make it hard for them to experience a sense of ...
Views: 740 - Emotionally Disconnected: Can Someone Disconnect From Their Emotions If They Have Experienced Trauma? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperIn addition to a physical and mental self, someone also has an emotional self. Nonetheless, just because they will have at least three parts to their being, it doesn’t mean that they will always be in touch with each of these parts. What one may find, that’s if they were to reflect on how ...
Views: 1005 - Emotionally Disconnected: Can Womb Trauma Cause Someone To Be Emotionally Disconnected? - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2021 from Oliver JR CooperIn order for someone to truly embrace life, they will need to be connected to their emotional self. The reason for this is that, through having this connection, they will know what they need to do and they will be able to connect to others. Without it, then, they will struggle to know what it ...
Views: 414 - Emotionally Disconnected: Do Some People's Childhood Set Them Up To Feel Empty? - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone feels like a whole human being, they are going to be in tune with what is taking place in their head and what is going on in their body. One is then not going to be dead from the neck down. Connected As a result of this, one will be able to utilise the information that is in ...
Views: 1127 - Emotionally Disconnected: Do Some People’s Childhoods Set Them Up To Disconnect From Their Emotions? - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIt has been said that if human beings were unable to experience emotions, it would to lead to a very bleak existence. This is, in part, due to the fact that it would cause them to feel dead inside and this would make it hard for them to feel connected to anything. Emotions are what allow ...
Views: 883 - Emotionally Disconnected: Why Are Some People Emotionally Disconnected? - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhile emotions are often seen as a distraction and an inconvenience, they are a vital part of being human. Without them, life would be pretty meaningless and while there wouldn’t be any lows, there also wouldn’t be any highs either. It would lead to a life that is very empty and although one ...
Views: 3229 - Emotionally Disconnected: Why Do Some People Disconnect From Their Emotions When They Are Around Others? - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperIdeally, someone will be in tune with how they feel when they are around others; the reason being that it will allow them to function as a whole human being. Through being aware of how they feel, they will be able to connect to how other people feel and to connect to their own emotional ...
Views: 1081 - Emotionally Empty: Can Developmental Trauma Cause Someone Look Towards People, Places And Things To Feel Whole? - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2022 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough someone can feel emotionally empty, it doesn’t mean that they will be consciously aware of this. But, what they can be aware of is their need to attain, achieve and experience different things. They can then be someone who describes themselves as driven and this could be how a number ...
Views: 298 - Emotionally Empty: Can Someone Feel Emotionally Empty If They Were Neglected During Their Early Years? - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2022 from Oliver JR CooperWhat someone may find is that they often feel flat and as though they are missing something. During these moments, they are not going to be filled with energy or feel alive. When this happens, they could feel the need to do something, which could soon allow them to change what is going on for ...
Views: 453 - Emotionally Expressive: How Can Someone Become More Emotionally Expressive? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to how human beings communicate with each other, there are many different aspects involved. During those moments where one is face to face with another, it is not just what comes out of their mouth that matters. If one was talking to someone through text, email or via social ...
Views: 9686 - Emotionally Frozen: Can Someone Become Emotionally Frozen If They Experienced Trauma As A Child? - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperNow, although someone will have a head and a body, it doesn’t mean that they will find it easy to connect to what is taking place in their body. This doesn’t mean that they won’t be able to connect to the sensations in their body; no, what it means is that it can be hard for them to connect to ...
Views: 862 - Emotionally Reactive: Can Childhood Trauma Cause Someone To Be Emotionally Reactive? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone’s mind and emotions were settled and they felt at peace, they may wonder what it would be like to experience life in this way more often. Then again, thanks to how rarely they experience life in this way, they could be totally consumed by what is taking place. Perhaps they have ...
Views: 654 - Emotionally Reactive: Do Some People's Childhoods Set Them Up To Be Emotionally Reactive? - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperOne person could hear something and respond in one way, and another person could hear the same thing and respond in a completely different manner. Consequently, this is going to show that they have interpreted it differently. One Response After hearing something, one person could soon ...
Views: 1383 - Emotionally Sensitive Body: Do Some People Have An Emotionally Sensitive Body? - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was in a position where they spend a lot of time feeling drained, they might end up looking into what they eat. Along with this, they could take the time to see if they are getting enough sleep. The Logical Approach One way of looking at this would be to say that this is the kind ...
Views: 1260 - Emotionally Shut Down: Can Child Abuse Cause Someone To Be An Unfeeling Human Being? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2022 from Oliver JR CooperThroughout someone’s early years, they may have been hurt by one or both of their parents. This may have meant that they were abused in a variety of different ways and were neglected, which would have deprived them of the love that they needed. But, as they were powerless and totally ...
Views: 377 - Emotionally Shut Down: Can Child Abuse Cause Someone To Be Emotionally Shut Down? - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2022 from Oliver JR CooperIn general, someone could find that it is a challenge for them to connect to their needs and feelings. Along with this, they could find that they often feel numb and don’t have a great deal of energy. By being this way, it is going to be a challenge for them to live a life that is deeply ...
Views: 445 - Emotionally Shut Down: Can Childhood Trauma Cause Someone To Be Emotionally Shut Down? - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperBy taking a step back and thinking about how some of the people in their life behave, one could come to the conclusion that they are very different. The reason for this is that one could see these people as being very emotional. If they were to describe themselves, they could say that they ...
Views: 594 - Emotionally Shut Down: Can Developmental Trauma Stop Someone From Being A Feeling Human Being? - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2022 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough someone is made up of at least three parts, so their thinking, emotional and instinctual self, it doesn’t mean that this will stand out. The reason for this is that they could come across as though they only possess the first self. Therefore, they could come across as though they are ...
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