by Melanie Harth
How to Control Your Emotions Learning how to deal with emotions includes learning how to feel what you’re feeling. Sounds simple, right? Not always. Because for a lot of people who learned that only a few feelings are acceptable, it can be hard to do. This is...
by Melanie Harth
When I was a child, my sisters and brother and I ran wild and free over the land my grandparents took care of. Almost 3,000 isolated acres, inland of San Diego, CA, bordering Mexico, we were the only ones there. It was heaven! Practically penniless, usually barefoot,...
by Melanie Harth
If you’re uneasy and uncomfortable because the world is becoming a dangerous place, you’re not alone. It’s impossible to escape the news of horrific school shootings, the weather going wild, crazy politicians, war, and the economy. Any one of these...
by Melanie Harth
Emotions are key to healing. But most of us aren’t taught that emotions other than happy, nice, people-pleasing, with a little bit of ruthless ambition, are acceptable. As a result, most people have lost touch with their feelings, and the very important messages that...
by Melanie Harth
Are You Bored, Blah, Meh? Recently, I spent an hour talking with an expert researcher about emotional health and wellbeing on my public radio show, Living From Happiness (KSFR 101.1fm). We talked about a lot of ways to reduce anxiety using fun! The expert is Dr. Mike...
by Melanie Harth
I shared a personal story about my experiences with a loved one suffering from high-functioning depression in another post. He did what is very common for people with high-functioning depression — he tried to hide it in alcohol, drugs, food, and work. He was fantastic...