9 Inventive Ways to Process Your Emotions

Plus 4 ways that a narcissist will get the best of you. [View this email in your browser]( Welcome to your weekly mental health break. Keeping you updated on all things psychology, relationship & mental-health related. [9 Inventive Ways to Process Your Emotions]( Stop pretending your feelings don’t exist, and start processing them in a healthy, nourishing way. [4 Ways a Narcissist Gets the Upper Hand]( Here's how people high in narcissistic traits get the best of you. [The Everyday Thing Many Adults Hide Behind]( A smile provides the perfect cover for someone with Childhood Emotional Neglect. [11 Ways to Be Less Stressed During the Workday]( These tips will allow you to put yourself first while still getting your work done. [How to Be There for Someone: Words of Wisdom]( Should we offer famous sayings as advice in every situation? 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