Stuck in “compare & despair”? Learn how to use this mindfulness technique RAIN to manage difficult emotions from overwhelming jealousy to an emotional tsunami. Use it to stop turning to food, and start turning inward.
If you’ve ever found yourself comparing your life with someone else and then feeling terrible, you need to listen to this episode. We’ve all had moments (or days) when our emotions feel overwhelming, whether that’s by getting stuck in “compare and despair,” a bad mood, or a full on emotional tsunami.
In part 1 you’ll learn how to use the RAIN method to help you manage these types of difficult feelings. This practice will rewire your brain from turning to your old coping mechanisms like overeating to help process what’s happening in a healthy way.
In this episode you’ll learn:
- How to process difficult feelings without turning to food or any other distraction
- How to release “compare & despair”
- How the RAIN method works (Recognize, Allow, Investigate, Nurture)
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