Sometimes, we use the words ” I feel” when we have opinions, are evaluating the actions of others, or how we think others are acting toward us. When we share opinions, we’re speaking from our thoughts, not our emotions. We may be using the word ‘feel’, but we are not communicating how we actually feel. […]
“I feel”: How we misuse the words. Read More »
Thoughts and feelings are often used interchangeably. But they really are not the same. There really is a difference – a big difference. The words ‘I feel/ I am ‘ should only be used when followed by a true feeling, not a thought/ opinion. One way you could distinguish between the two is the words used
“I feel”: Are you sharing your feeling or your thought? Read More »
“I feel like/that” is a passive way to say, “I think that.” What we feel are emotions, such as “happy, excited, confused, concerned”. Yet, so often we use the word “feel” when we really mean “think”. “I feel like this isn’t going to end well” vs “I think this isn’t going to end well.” Hmm,
Stop saying “I feel like”. Read More »
Our thoughts and beliefs drive our actions. If we have negative thoughts, we respond in an unproductive way. Thoughts like “I will never get this right,” can steal our energy and we give up. It can be helpful to convert that thought to a more positive one, “I am not good at this yet, but
Look for patterns in your negative thoughts. Read More »
Things happen all the time. For example, your spouse comes home 2 hours later than they had said. It is really our thoughts that create our experience of that circumstance or event. We give meaning to whatever happened. “So inconsiderate.” or “They work so hard for our family.” Our feelings then follow those thoughts. Angry
Your thoughts create your results. Read More »
