Emotions Archives

Perfectionism: How to Heal & Overcome a Survival-Based Protection Mechanism

by Myrthe Glasbergen | Jan 2, 2026 | Fear of failure, Myrthe Glasbergen, Perfectionism, Procrastination, Self-acceptance, Self-discovery, Self-sabotage, Shame

Reading time: 9 minutes Perfectionism is often described as a personality trait, something you either have or don’t have. People call themselves perfectionists as if it simply means they are driven, ambitious, or detail-oriented. However, when you look at...

Emotional Neglect & Relational Trauma: The Silent Epidemic

by Myrthe Glasbergen | Dec 29, 2025 | Anxiety, Breaking free, Depression, Emotional maturity, Inner child healing, Intergenerational trauma, Myrthe Glasbergen, Relational trauma, Trauma

Reading time: 7 minutes Emotional neglect and relational trauma rarely announce themselves loudly. They do not always come from overt abuse or dramatic events, but from what was missing: emotional presence, attunement, and safety. In a society that values performance,...

Intuition or Trauma? The Hidden Pattern Behind Your “Gut Feeling”

by Myrthe Glasbergen | Nov 30, 2025 | Anger, Emotion Regulation, Emotional healing, Emotional maturity, Emotions, Grief, Myrthe Glasbergen, Relational trauma, Relationships, Trauma-informed healing

Reading time: 7 minutes A lot of people find themselves wondering whether their reactions are intuition or trauma. The truth is that many of the “gut feelings” we trust so deeply are not intuition at all. They are suppressed hurt. When something touches an old wound,...

Emotion Regulation Techniques That Actually Heal: The Somatic Approach

by Myrthe Glasbergen | Nov 21, 2025 | Emotion Regulation, Emotional healing, Emotions, Nervous system regulation, Stress and the body

Reading time: 6 minutes We live in a world that teaches us to analyse our emotions instead of actually feeling them. Productivity is rewarded. Staying calm is preferred. Holding everything together is praised. But your body keeps telling the truth long after your mind...

How to Regulate Your Emotions: The Emotion Regulation Techniques That Make You Emotionally Rich

by Myrthe Glasbergen | Nov 14, 2025 | Anger, Anxiety, Emotion Regulation, Grief, Myrthe Glasbergen, Shame

Reading time: 8 minutes Emotion regulation is the new rich. Not because calmness is a status symbol, but because learning to regulate your emotions turns you into a wiser, grounded, emotionally stable adult. When you can work with your feelings instead of fighting...

Somatic Healing for Boundaries: Reconnecting with the Body to Feel Safe Again

by Myrthe Glasbergen | Nov 10, 2025 | Anxiety, Boundaries, Burn-out, Fear of Speaking up, Guilt, People pleasing, Relational trauma, Relationships, Self-worth & Identity, Shame, Stress and the body

Reading time: 5 minutes In trauma-informed healing, the body isn’t just something that carries us through life. It’s the map, the compass, and the doorway to transformation. Somatic Healing for Boundaries begins when we realize that our ability to say “no,” to take...