Sometimes the things we call “overreactions,” avoidance, people-pleasing, shutting down, or staying constantly busy began as ways of protecting ourselves.

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Instead of judging yourself for these patterns, try approaching them with curiosity. What might this part of me be trying to protect me from? As you reflect, consider: When I … Continue reading Sometimes the things we call “overreactions,” avoidance, people-pleasing, shutting down, or staying constantly busy began as ways of protecting ourselves.