Believe it or not, it's been 18 months since the pandemic turned our world upside down. Where have we been and where are we going? Take this time to reflect on the past, present, and future with 10 self-reflection questions. Grab your notebook and pen, let's dive in. 

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Whether you are a sensitive person or not, we all put a lot of work into regulating our emotions every day. But here's the hard truth: we're not very good at it. And if you're one that feels them more intensely than most, not having the skills to regulate emotions can really put a damper on your biggest strength. In this episode, you will learn some simple strategies on to better manage your emotions to be more effective at work and in your personal life. 

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What is one of the biggest regrets people have in life? A common theme amongst those that are dying is that they wish they would have had the courage to express how they're feeling. Yet, we all have a tendency to withhold how we're really feeling at work and in our personal relationships. Why do we do this? It might be to keep the peace. Or maybe we believe it's not socially acceptable. Most of times, it's out of fear. In this episode, you will learn the importance of learning how to effectively express our emotions, and how letting go of our emotional labor can help us live more freely. 

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There are over two thousand words in the English language that broadly refer to emotion. Yet, we default to using words like "fine" "busy" and "okay" when we're feeling surprised, discouraged, stressed, optimistic, or anxious. Just think of the possibilities of what you can discover about yourself if you had a toolbox of emotion words to express how you're feeling? That's the power of labeling. 

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It's one thing to recognize our feelings, it's another to find the courage to understand them. In this episode of Valid Feelings, you will learn why understanding our emotions can be challenging but worth it. Be sure to visit www.toniamoon.com and click on "podcast" to find a digital worksheet for this episode's challenge. 

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In this episode, learn the first step in becoming more self-aware: recognizing feelings. As a highly sensitive person, you feel deeply, but do you know what to do with those feelings, or what those feelings are trying to tell you? Learn how to get into the habit of recognizing feelings as they come, so you can get better at managing them. 

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