Emotions

Explore insights on emotions, emotional regulation, and mental health. Learn how to identify, name, and manage feelings with practical tools grounded in psychology.

Emotions are part of being human.

Every emotion serves a function. That function then motivates us to take action; to connect, to share and to grow.​


Life becomes a lot simpler when we learn to stop fighting our emotions and instead begin to harness their power. 

An image of hands holding a card of feeling cards for kids.
By Jess O'Garr June 11, 2025
Helping Kids Name What They Feel: The Story Behind the Feeling Cards for Kids
By Jess O'Garr May 17, 2025
Learn the difference between emotions and moods, what alexithymia is, and how naming your feelings can improve emotional literacy.
By Al Griskaitis October 30, 2024
Crutches help you get to the surgeon. Meds can help you get to a point were you can address the root causes.
woman eating a plate of donuts
By Jess O'Garr April 24, 2024
In this blog, we find out how certain antidepressants influence an individual's emotional eating, indifference, and appetite. Read here to learn more.
A row of bottles filled with different types of liquid and flowers.
By Jess O'Garr November 17, 2021
There are four things you need for emotional wellbeing. Read about them here.
A woman with a towel wrapped around her head is smiling and touching her face.
By Jess O'Garr November 3, 2021
Self-care is a good thing that some people never learnt growing up, or they had poor childhoods that they still believe they are not worthy of self-care. Read more.
A woman is holding a sign that says beautiful over her head.
By Jess O'Garr November 3, 2021
Self-validation is the ability to notice what you are feeling with non-judgemental awareness and acceptance. Read more here.
A woman is sitting in a chair drinking a cup of coffee.
By Jess O'Garr November 3, 2021
Self-soothing is when you take part in activities that help you reduce your distress by using the 5 senses to calm yourself down. Learn more.
A woman in a pink sweater is holding her hands to her chest.
By Jess O'Garr November 3, 2021
Learn more about self-compassion and why it is so important for your wellbeing. Also includes a self-compassion exercise.
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July 12, 2021
Don't like showing emotions? Accused of having a resting bitch face? This one is for you.