Welcome back to the Grounded Confidence podcast! In Episode 29, I introduced a powerful four-step process for feeling and processing your emotions in a healthy, grounded way. But knowing what to do and actually doing it? That’s a whole different story.
In today’s episode, we take it one step further. I walk you through 10 common pitfalls I see (and have personally experienced) when you begin to practice emotional processing. These are patterns that can subtly sabotage your growth if you’re not aware of them—and I’m here to help you notice them with compassion, and gently shift them into something more healing and empowering.
🌱 You’ll hear about real-life examples from me and my clients, including:
- Why overthinking doesn’t count as feeling
- How dismissing “small” emotions disconnects you from your truth
- What happens when you numb with busyness or toxic positivity
- The hidden cost of judging yourself for feeling “too much”
- Why blaming others for your emotions keeps you stuck
- And so much more…
✨ Here are the 10 pitfalls we cover—and the powerful shifts you can make:
- Overthinking instead of feeling
- Dismissing “minor” emotions
- Suppressing with busyness and productivity
- Judging yourself for feeling too much
- Rushing through emotions instead of letting them land
- Mistaking emotional processing for overindulgence
- Blaming others and giving away your emotional power
- Avoiding emotions by numbing out (scrolling, shopping, etc.)
- Comparing your pain to others and minimizing your feelings
- Using positivity to bypass the real emotional work
🧠 What you’ll take away from this episode:
- How to notice these patterns without judgment
- Simple, grounded practices to shift them
- Empowering thoughts and affirmations you can use in the moment
- Encouragement to keep showing up for this work with kindness
💛 Key reminder:
Emotional processing is not a performance. It’s a skill. It’s a practice. And like any skill, you’ll fumble and learn as you go. These pitfalls aren’t signs that you’re failing—they’re signs that you’re doing the work.
Every time you pause, notice, and feel—you’re rewiring your relationship with yourself. And that’s how you build real, lasting grounded confidence.
👉 Want to build your Grounded & Unshakable Confidence? I offer a free 45-minute clarity call to help you gain insight into where you are now, where you want to go, and what’s holding you back. If you’re ready to take action, email me at coco@nullcocoduancoaching.com.
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Until next time, remember: Be kind to yourself.
