Focus on where you are now

Focus on where you are now. What have you overcome? What resources have you used to get past the pain? Rather than venting, sink deeper into your most primary feelings about the situation and allow yourself to really experience them.

Source: 9 Ways to Cope with Emotional Pain (without Food, Alcohol or Shopping) @ Eddins Counseling Group: Personal and Career Counseling Services

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