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Author: Ann Weiser Cornell

“What are those growls and rolling eyes coming from the far end of the table?”
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Focusing Tip #821 – To the part that resists being thankful… you’re welcome too

ByAnn Weiser Cornell November 23, 2022August 26, 2024

What if you don’t feel like being grateful on the day when everyone is supposed to feel grateful? Read on… Dear Readers:…

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“My first move is to retreat up into my head, and distract myself with mind movies...”
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Focusing Tip #820 – “I retreat into my head and distract myself”

ByAnn Weiser Cornell November 16, 2022August 7, 2024

When you try to slow down and listen to yourself, do you distract yourself instead? Read on… Devin writes: My issue with…

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Saying No is Also Saying Yes | Setting Healthy Boundaries
Blog | Healthy Boundaries

Saying No is Also Saying Yes | Setting Healthy Boundaries

ByAnn Weiser Cornell November 16, 2022August 28, 2024

For over 35 years I’ve helped people become free from stuck patterns and able to live the life they really want. Today…

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“To be a Focusing Companion for other people, do I need training in Psychology?”
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Focusing Tip #819 – “Do I need training in Psychology?”

ByAnn Weiser Cornell November 9, 2022July 24, 2024

Is exchanging Focusing partnership the same as doing psychotherapy? Read on… Suzanna writes: I’m studying Psychology. My question is: to be a…

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Untangling® Musings: When your Parts try to be good
Blog | Untangling® Musings

Untangling® Musings: When your Parts try to be good

ByAnn Weiser Cornell November 3, 2022July 9, 2024

Hello! It’s been awhile since we sent out an Untangling Newsletter. There’s been a good reason — we’ve been immersed in writing…

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“Sometimes I despair that I’m ever really going to do the things I’ve dreamed of doing.”
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Focusing Tip #818 – “Will I ever get to do the things I’ve dreamed of?”

ByAnn Weiser Cornell November 2, 2022July 15, 2024

Are you tired of being patient with the parts that block your forward living? Read on… A Reader asked: I know I’m…

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“Do I ask the feeling if 'tight' fits it... and what if it doesn't answer?”
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Focusing Tip #817 – “When I check a word, who am I checking with?”

ByAnn Weiser Cornell October 26, 2022August 1, 2024

When you check with your body, what are you actually checking with? Read on… Several people asked: In Focusing class I am…

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“Can writing a letter to your inner part who wants attention be considered as a Focusing practice?”
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Focusing Tip #816 – “Can I write a letter to my worried part?”

ByAnn Weiser Cornell October 12, 2022July 31, 2024

When you have a worried part, how can you tell it that you have heard its worries? Read on… AJ writes: Yesterday…

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“Something in me wants to know about the anger but gets no answer and gets angry about the not answering.”
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Focusing Tip #815 – “I have a part that’s angry and a part angry at that part”

ByAnn Weiser Cornell October 5, 2022July 29, 2024

Angry parts, parts angry at the angry parts, what do you do with them all? Read on… Cori writes: I have something…

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Something in me is annoyed
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Focusing Tip #814 – “Do I speak up or say nothing?”

ByAnn Weiser Cornell September 28, 2022August 7, 2024

How do you decide? Read on… Chantall writes: How do you handle the annoyance of an upstairs neighbor who walks too loud?…

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