Hello everyone. Welcome to another Life Is Better post. Today we're going to talk about something super important, something that everyone has experienced in one way or another - emotional trauma. There's not a person out there who hasn't had some kind of shock, whether it's at work, in a relationship, or even just a small situation. But what really matters is how you deal with it. You always have two choices: run away or face it.
The first thing you have to understand is that running away is never the answer. I mean, when you go through something like losing your job or the end of a relationship, it's totally normal to feel like the world is falling apart and to feel pain or frustration. But if you keep running, you'll find that the problem just grows inside you, and you'll end up acting out in ways that hurt the people around you. You may become more irritable, start snapping at people over small things, and before you know it, you're in even bigger trouble.
I get it - facing your trauma isn't easy. A lot of people are afraid to look in the mirror and say, "Yes, I screwed up," or "I have a problem I need to deal with. And that's what keeps a lot of people stuck in one place, not moving forward. Instead of trying to change their reality, they try to escape it, whether it's by overworking or lashing out at people around them. But honestly, that doesn't solve anything. If anything, it's making things worse, trapping you in a vicious cycle.
There's something else we do a lot, and that's emotional manipulation. When someone tries to give you advice or help you, instead of listening, you attack them and say they're the one with the problem. That's pure manipulation because you're trying to avoid the truth and run away from facing yourself.
So what's the solution? The solution is simple, but not easy: you have to face it. First, admit that you have a problem. Then take time to process and react so you don't act on impulse. And the most important step - sit down with yourself and ask, "What is really bothering me?" and "Why do I feel this way? That's when you begin to analyze and understand your emotions, and that's when you begin to move forward.
Facing it isn't easy, but it's the only way out of the mess you're in. Don't hesitate to ask for help if you can't handle it on your own. Sometimes we need someone to help us see things from a different perspective.
Since you made it to the end of this post, I know you're interested in what we're talking about. I'm always happy to hear your comments and thoughts on the episodes, so if there's anything you'd like us to talk about, leave your suggestions in the comments. Thanks again and see you next time!