Constructive Wallowing: How to Beat Bad Feelings by Letting Yourself Have Them

Feeling Bad Can Lead You to Feeling Better Faster Actress-turned-therapist Tina Gilbertson offers a practical and effective alternative to kicking yourself when you're down. "Constructive Wallowing" will not only help you reach your potential but also heal from past hurts and feel better about yourself, right this minute. It is tempting to turn away from menacing, uncomfortable feelings like anger, grief or regret and treat them like unwanted guests. However, ignoring them just seems to make them stick around. By learning to accept, rather than suppress, difficult feelings, you'll gain greater self-understanding for lifelong emotional health. LEARN HOW TO: Take your own side and free yourself from the trap of self-criticism Use the T-R-U-T-H Technique to get out from under yucky feelings Neutralize old emotions that sap your energy and undermine your joy Allow painful feelings to let go of you, instead of the other way around Build a healthier, more loving relationship with the most important person in your life: You