How to Hold a Grudge

Today: a story about defusing conflict when emotions run high, from someone who's made it her life's work.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. 

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Why do some things sit heavy in our chest for weeks, months, even years - while others seem to slide right off? In today’s episode, we’re unpacking the psychology of resentment, exploring why letting go can feel so hard, and what our grudges might actually be trying to tell us ab ... Show More

<p>Holding a grudge can feel like a form of justice, a way of punishing those who have wronged us. But psychologist <a href="https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/profile/fred_luskin" target="_blank">Fred Luskin</a> says that more often than not, grudges don't hurt the targets of our ... Show More

Have you ever struggled to forgive someone who has hurt you? Do you find it difficult to let go of something that didn’t sit well with you? Have you struggled to let go of grudges and resentment? In this episode, we delve into the complex topic of forgiveness and forgetting. We'l ... Show More

This week's mantra is "I Release Grudges." Holding onto grudges can feel like carrying a heavy weight, keeping us tethered to past hurts and preventing us from moving forward. True freedom comes from choosing to let go, not for the sake of the other person, but for your own peace ... Show More

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It seems that the denizens of New London, Connecticut have real issues with forgiveness and letting go. Every year they throw a bizarre festival castigating the infamous American Revolutionary War-era traitor Benedict Arnold for giving information to the British forces leading th ... Show More

Why is it so hard to forgive and let go?  I’ve been there–caught up in replaying moments where other people hurt me, and waiting for apologies that never come. And honestly? It’s exhausting. In this episode, I’m sharing my own struggles with forgiveness and the surprising things ... Show More

Episode Description:. Discover the transformative power of forgiveness as we delve deep into understanding its impact on personal growth, emotional well-being, and relationships. Learn practical strategies to let go of grudges and resentment that may be hindering your peace of mi ... Show More

Resentment is sometimes labelled as an ugly or bad emotion, something that is derived from a sense of entitlement. In actuality, resentment is a really useful emotion, it serves as an emotional alarm, it teaches us what we value, and it can help us understand our own expectations ... Show More

<p>Letting go of our regrets can motivate us to improve and help us grow. Alex Elle, a certified breath work and writing coach, guides us through a meditation to forgive and accept ourselves.</p><p><strong>Link to episode transcript:</strong> https://tinyurl.com/5dzrzm4z</p><p><s ... Show More