Three signs you’re scared of feeling joy:
1 You think you have to earn it
2 You focus on what could go wrong rather than right
3 You constantly feel like the other shoe is going to drop
Joe Hudsonx.comThree signs you’re scared of feeling joy: 1 You think you have to earn it 2 You focus on what could go wrong rather than right 3 You constantly feel like the other shoe is going to drop
It’s strange, but I know that it’s common to resist positive emotions, as well as negative ones. Ask yourself, next time you’re doing something enjoyable: are you really surrendering to the full enjoyment available here? The answer will often be no. Perhaps this has something to do with how displays of rapturous delight are often discouraged in ado... See more
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