Counterfeit Emotions Blog

Which emotions create cycles of disconnection in your life? The counterfeits will take us down destructive cycles of disconnection.  Stop being fooled by the counterfeits and step into your authentic self
Vulnerability, The Bullet Train to Connection Jul 25, 2024

According to Oxford, vulnerability is “the quality or state of being exposed to the...

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How to Catch a Tiger: The Price of Comfort freedom vs. comfort Jul 18, 2024


How to Catch a Tiger

Step 1: Throw a big fat steak into the grass. The tiger will come.

Step 2:...

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Does Patriotism Have a Counterfeit? patriotism vs. nationalism Jul 11, 2024

The word “patriotism” describes a feeling of love and devotion to one’s...

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Are You Fake or Authentic? Jul 04, 2024

The Merriam-Webster word of the year 2023 is “authentic”, which means it was the most...

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Why Ownership Is a Lie stewarship vs. ownership Jun 27, 2024

I don’t own my house. I don’t own my car. I don’t own my guitar or my bed or...

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Want Respect? Learn How to Set Boundaries nice vs. kind Jun 20, 2024

 All of us want to be respected but we don’t often take the time to do one of the most...

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What is a Boundary and Why is it Important? nice vs. kind Jun 13, 2024

 

What is a boundary?

A boundary is your furthest limit. Just like with countries, the...

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Turn FOMO into Mojo belonging vs. fitting in Jun 06, 2024

Everyone wants to be accepted and feel like they belong to a community. Sometimes, we try to find...

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Wrapping Up Mental Health Awareness Month mentalhealth May 30, 2024

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and I’ve been participating in this important cause...

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Belonging - 4 Emotions for Mental Health Awareness (Part 4 of 4) May 23, 2024

It’s Mental Health Awareness Month! Time to turn our attention to mental health and check...

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Humility - 4 Emotions for Mental Health Awareness (Part 3 of 4) May 16, 2024

It’s Mental Health Awareness Month! Time to turn our attention to mental health and check...

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Advocacy - 4 Emotions for Mental Health Awareness (Part 2 of 4) May 09, 2024

It’s Mental Health Awareness Month! Time to turn our attention to mental health and check...

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