Self-Improvement - EmoAlchemy

A vintage car's stick shift with a wooden handle and chrome accents, surrounded by aged leather upholstery and classic dials, captured in warm golden-hour sunlight. The image symbolizes downshifting as a mindful practice in both driving and life, reflecting balance, intentionality, and timeless wisdom.

Downshifting: Life Lessons from the Driver’s Seat

By Tre Lee May 27, 2024Mental Clarity, Personal Growth, Resilience, Self-Improvement

When my son began learning how to drive, I found myself in an unexpected moment of reflection. As he observed me behind the wheel, he asked a simple question: “Dad,…

A writer's desk in a state of creative progress, with an open laptop, crumpled notes, and a cup of tea, symbolizing the messy work of overcoming writer's block.

The Silence Between Sentences

By Tre Lee June 4, 2022Self-Improvement, Resilience

The Silence Between Sentences The Silence Between Sentences Ruth hadn’t written in twenty-three days. She kept count not with an app, but with a post-it note, faded and curling on…

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The House That Stays

By Tre Lee September 18, 2021Resilience, Self-Improvement

The House That Stays The House That Stays Tapping to Heal the Deep-Seated Fear of AbandonmentWith Insights from Daniel J. Siegel, MD, Interpersonal Neurobiology Pioneer Act I – The Fracture…

Impressionist painting of a startled woman at a kitchen sink as a plate shatters on the floor behind her, with a coworker walking away.

Gentle Tapping Scripts for Processing a Painful Memory

By Tre Lee July 2, 2021Nervous System Regulation, Personal Growth, Self-Improvement

Gentle Tapping Scripts for Processing a Painful Memory A Gentle Tapping Script for Processing a Painful Memory Integrating the Somatic Wisdom of Peter Levine, PhD Honoring the Body While Healing…

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Why You Feel Guilty for Prioritizing Your Own Needs (And How to Tap Through It)

By Tre Lee May 4, 2021Personal Growth, Self-Improvement

Why You Feel Guilty for Prioritizing Your Own Needs (And How to Tap Through It) Why You Feel Guilty for Prioritizing Your Own Needs (And How to Tap Through It)…

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Healing the “Good Kid” Syndrome — When Being Responsible Becomes a Heavy Burden

By Tre Lee February 20, 2021Emotional Well-Being, Personal Growth, Self-Improvement

Healing the “Good Kid” Syndrome — When Being Responsible Becomes a Heavy Burden Healing the “Good Kid” Syndrome — When Being Responsible Becomes a Heavy Burden You’ve always been the…

An open birdcage with a golden key in the lock, a bird flying toward sunlight, symbolizing freedom from self-sabotage.

The Root of Self-Sabotage: Healing the Part of You That’s Afraid to Succeed

By Tre Lee December 10, 2020Emotional Well-Being, Personal Growth, Self-Improvement

The Root of Self-Sabotage: Healing the Part of You That’s Afraid to Succeed The Root of Self-Sabotage: Healing the Part of You That’s Afraid to Succeed Integrating Insights from Carl…

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Why You Keep Attracting Emotionally Unavailable Partners (And How to Stop)

By Tre Lee October 25, 2020Emotional Well-Being, Personal Growth, Self-Improvement

Why You Keep Attracting Emotionally Unavailable Partners (And How to Stop) Why You Keep Attracting Emotionally Unavailable Partners (And How to Stop the Cycle) Featuring Insights from Stephen Hedger, Relationship…

Mother smiling in a messy morning kitchen with spilled cereal, a stained shirt, and one child still in pajamas.

For Frazzled Parents: How to Find Your Calm in the Midst of Chaos

By Tre Lee August 27, 2020Resilience, Self-Improvement, Stress Management

For Frazzled Parents: How to Find Your Calm in the Midst of Chaos For Frazzled Parents: How to Find Your Calm in the Midst of Chaos Featuring Insights from Kari…

The Myths About Emotional Healing That Keep So Many Stuck

By Tre Lee May 23, 2020Self-Improvement

The Myths About Emotional Healing That Almost Kept Maya Stuck The Myths About Emotional Healing That Almost Kept Maya Stuck Introduction: The Morning Everything Almost Stayed the Same Maya almost…

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