Why you’re an emotional sponge and 5 Tips for Better Boundaries
Do you seem to take on other people’s emotions and then have trouble managing them? In this video I answer a viewer question and discuss two reason you can be an emotional sponge:
1. Having low emotional intelligence
2. Being a people pleaser or wanting to save people
I also discuss 5 ways to stop being an emotional sponge.
1. Increase your self-awareness. You can get help identifying your true emotions with emotions cards that you can download from http://markspsychiatry.com/emotional-sponge
2. Identify the origin of your emotions
3. Learn to manage your emotions so they don’t overwhelm you
4. Establish clear boundaries between yourself and others
5. Understand what’s behind your need to save people
Videos referenced in this video
How to Manage Your Emotions https://youtu.be/puoddnGTAJk
How to Challenge Your Distorted Thoughts https://youtu.be/hT3c4VDTLLo
WANT TO START IN THERAPY? Here’s a convenient and affordable option
https://Betterhelp.com/drmarks
For a monthly fee, you get a REAL licensed therapist with whom you can meet weekly by phone, video or chat. You can also send daily messages.
You have access to webinars on various topics. The unlimited texting feature allows you to type out your concerns or questions and get a well thought out response from your therapist. Some of them will help you set goals, give you worksheets, etc. If you use this link you will get a 10% discount on your first month. https://betterhelp.com/drmarks This is an option I've researched. I get a referral commission if you sign up.
Want to know more about mental health and self-improvement? On this channel I discuss topics such as bipolar disorder, major depression, anxiety disorders, attention deficit disorder (ADHD), relationships and personal development/self-improvement. I upload weekly. If you don’t want to miss a video, click here to subscribe. https://goo.gl/DFfT33
Disclaimer: All of the information on this channel is for educational purposes and not intended to be specific/personal medical advice from me to you. Watching the videos or getting answers to comments/question, does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. If you have your own doctor, perhaps these videos can help prepare you for your discussion with your doctor.
Видео Why you’re an emotional sponge and 5 Tips for Better Boundaries канала Dr. Tracey Marks
1. Having low emotional intelligence
2. Being a people pleaser or wanting to save people
I also discuss 5 ways to stop being an emotional sponge.
1. Increase your self-awareness. You can get help identifying your true emotions with emotions cards that you can download from http://markspsychiatry.com/emotional-sponge
2. Identify the origin of your emotions
3. Learn to manage your emotions so they don’t overwhelm you
4. Establish clear boundaries between yourself and others
5. Understand what’s behind your need to save people
Videos referenced in this video
How to Manage Your Emotions https://youtu.be/puoddnGTAJk
How to Challenge Your Distorted Thoughts https://youtu.be/hT3c4VDTLLo
WANT TO START IN THERAPY? Here’s a convenient and affordable option
https://Betterhelp.com/drmarks
For a monthly fee, you get a REAL licensed therapist with whom you can meet weekly by phone, video or chat. You can also send daily messages.
You have access to webinars on various topics. The unlimited texting feature allows you to type out your concerns or questions and get a well thought out response from your therapist. Some of them will help you set goals, give you worksheets, etc. If you use this link you will get a 10% discount on your first month. https://betterhelp.com/drmarks This is an option I've researched. I get a referral commission if you sign up.
Want to know more about mental health and self-improvement? On this channel I discuss topics such as bipolar disorder, major depression, anxiety disorders, attention deficit disorder (ADHD), relationships and personal development/self-improvement. I upload weekly. If you don’t want to miss a video, click here to subscribe. https://goo.gl/DFfT33
Disclaimer: All of the information on this channel is for educational purposes and not intended to be specific/personal medical advice from me to you. Watching the videos or getting answers to comments/question, does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. If you have your own doctor, perhaps these videos can help prepare you for your discussion with your doctor.
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