Every one of us has a way we try to avoid or change an emotion we don’t want to feel. This is called buffering. Spoiler alert: It doesn’t work.
Buffering is a barrier to an authentic life and true intimacy with other people. In this episode, we’ll explain why avoiding your emotions always produces negative results and tell you a simple way to see whether a habitual action is really a form of emotional buffering.
THE DAILY SEVEN JOURNAL by Metanoia Catholic: This interactive journal will help you transform your life from the inside out by teaching you how to grow in gratitude, set healthy goals, and gain mastery over your thoughts.
Reader Interactions