Most brides contact me because they often feel overwhelmed by a complex mix of emotions.
They feel overrun at times by extreme happiness that they are marrying this great guy.
At the same time, they're also stressed, sad, anxious, fearful, and confused.
Feeling this way can be disorienting and disturbing.
And definitely not what you expected to feel during your engagement.
They feel overrun at times by extreme happiness that they are marrying this great guy.
At the same time, they're also stressed, sad, anxious, fearful, and confused.
Feeling this way can be disorienting and disturbing.
And definitely not what you expected to feel during your engagement.
Emotional overwhelm is a common state for some brides
Sad but true, this is common for many brides, this state of emotional overwhelm.
One way to get to the heart of what's going on is, of course, to start counseling with me. I can help you sort through the overwhelming feelings and get to the core issues that are going on.
One way to get to the heart of what's going on is, of course, to start counseling with me. I can help you sort through the overwhelming feelings and get to the core issues that are going on.
Journaling: a DIY way to begin to get a grip on what's going on
Writing offers emotional clarity and deeper understanding
Writing is a powerful tool for self-discovery. When you are overwrought with emotion, the physical act of writing -- not on a computer but on good old-fashioned paper -- can offer immediate emotional relief. As you write, the emotions flow out of your body and onto the page, where you can be more objective about them.
Writing can also give you emotional clarity and deeper understanding. As you write, reflect on what you are writing.
Follow the inner dialogue you’re having with yourself.
Write down the conversations you’re having in your head with others.
Become aware of the private fantasies you have.
Follow the inner dialogue you’re having with yourself.
Write down the conversations you’re having in your head with others.
Become aware of the private fantasies you have.
Flesh out ideas. Speculate. Analyze. Explore.
You create room for new and different ideas and insights
Flesh out ideas. Speculate. Analyze. Explore.
Keep your journal accessible, in your purse or on your bedside table. (Make sure, however, that your writing is safe, private and 100% confidential.)
One of the best benefits of journaling is that you can get all of your thoughts, ideas, worries, concerns, and feelings out there, onto the page, where they safely remain.
Keep your journal accessible, in your purse or on your bedside table. (Make sure, however, that your writing is safe, private and 100% confidential.)
One of the best benefits of journaling is that you can get all of your thoughts, ideas, worries, concerns, and feelings out there, onto the page, where they safely remain.
By getting them all your thoughts and feelings down -- out of your brain and heart -- you have now created more room for new and different ideas and insights. That's the freeing aspect of journaling.
In an upcoming blog post, I'm going to share one of my favorite exercises I assign to brides in a serious state of ovewhelm: The Brain Dump.
So, start journaling today and note its effect on your sense of overwhelm. And let me know how it goes -- I love to hear stories from you!
In an upcoming blog post, I'm going to share one of my favorite exercises I assign to brides in a serious state of ovewhelm: The Brain Dump.
So, start journaling today and note its effect on your sense of overwhelm. And let me know how it goes -- I love to hear stories from you!
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