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Feb 2025
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Ep #343: Waiting For Emotions and Urges ...

KIRSTIN SARFDE
About this episode

Do you ever try to wait for your emotions or urges to pass but, they just last TOO long? You end up getting tired of waiting so, you just do what you know will change how you feel. You eat.

 

In today’s episode, I’m going to show you what you might be doing wrong that is stopping your emotions and urges from passing sooner. Also, there is something you can do to help your feelings to pass sooner. Listen in to find out what it is.

 

Interested in working with me? Go to http://www.coachkir.com/group to get all the information you need!

 

Find show notes and more information at https://coachkir.com/343

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