Three signs you’re scared of feeling joy:
1 You think you have to earn it
2 You focus on what could go wrong rather than right
3 You constantly feel like the other shoe is going to drop
Joe Hudsonx.comThree signs you’re scared of feeling joy: 1 You think you have to earn it 2 You focus on what could go wrong rather than right 3 You constantly feel like the other shoe is going to drop
It’s strange, but I know that it’s common to resist positive emotions, as well as negative ones. Ask yourself, next time you’re doing something enjoyable: are you really surrendering to the full enjoyment available here? The answer will often be no. Perhaps this has something to do with how displays of rapturous delight are often discouraged in... See more
It’s strange, but I know that it’s common to resist positive emotions, as well as negative ones. Ask yourself, next time you’re doing something enjoyable: are you really surrendering to the full enjoyment available here? The answer will often be no. Perhaps this has something to do with how displays of rapturous delight are often discouraged in... See more
Sasha Chapin • 50 Things I Know
Sherry Ning wrote recently about this exact phenomenon in her piece how lucky are you allowed to get:
When I ask my friends how things are going and they’re doing well, they get shy. Most people can tolerate only a moderate dose of happiness before they begin to self-regulate. They grow suspicious of their own good fortune like they’ve stumbled upon... See more
When I ask my friends how things are going and they’re doing well, they get shy. Most people can tolerate only a moderate dose of happiness before they begin to self-regulate. They grow suspicious of their own good fortune like they’ve stumbled upon... See more
too much joy is exactly enough
Cherophobia is the fear of joy: being afraid when things are going well
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How to know if you’re acting from fear:
1. Feeling stuck = Victim
2. Feeling angry (and alone) = Bully
3. Feeling obligated = Savior
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