Kate Motaung

The Heart Angle It is important to discuss anger from a heartfelt perspective, although anger is not known for being a heartfelt emotion. When a person asks why they are so angry all the time, the root cause may not be known, so the question will only be partially answered. The root cause for a great deal of the anger that is experienced derives from issues or matters of the heart. There is a saying that says there is

Have you ever thought, “I want transformation but don’t know how to achieve it”? Or “Why am I not experiencing lasting change?” Have you tried hard to make some changes in your life, but you still feel little to no progress? Or maybe you experienced some good changes, but they did not last long? What is the key to authentic and lasting transformation? The answer is in our thoughts. The Garden Image Let me explain with an image. Imagine

Studies have found that the benefits of sleep go beyond just giving your body and brain a rest from the stimuli and rigors of the day. It is a biological necessity. Certain processes vital to your health and well-being can only happen when your body powers down and you are asleep. It is a common experience that a problem difficult at night is resolved in the morning after the committee of sleep has worked on it. – John Steinbeck Sleep

Anger is a powerful emotion that can derail your life if you allow it. Not only can unbridled anger cloud your judgment, but it can also rob you of your sense of peace while damaging relationships, sometimes irreparably. As troublesome as it is, we should remember that anger isn’t necessarily sinful or against God’s will for our lives. Scripture reminds us, “Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger.” (Ephesians 4:26,

Some people get to a certain age, and they realize that they have been exhausted for months or even years. Sleep loss affects an array of people, from teens in the middle of exams, new parents adjusting to the demands of an infant, or elderly people dealing with rapid changes in their lives. Some people are simply tired because events like these are demanding, but many people are tired because they have sleep anxiety. Sleep anxiety is not the

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) affects how individuals experience themselves and relate to the world around them. Seeking relief from the emotional intensity that comes with BPD, individuals sometimes turn to substance abuse as a common coping mechanism. To understand why some people find themselves caught in patterns that they want to escape, we first have to understand the types of BPD and how they intersect with addiction. There is a relationship between these two struggles that goes beyond a

Trying to choose between faith-based counseling and secular therapy? This article may be able to help you decide which approach would best support your needs. About Counseling Faith-based counseling, in brief, is a holistic therapeutic approach that balances faith and science by integrating traditional clinical psychology techniques with biblical principles and insights. It sees people as whole beings with biological, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions. It affirms both the reality of mental health struggles as well as that of the

Sometimes anger can convince people that it’s not there. It doesn’t always come with a loud voice in a heated moment. It can roll in quietly, disguised as a tight jaw, sudden irritability, or a withdrawn spirit. Repressed anger is a deceptive emotion that many people carry. By the time it’s recognized, it’s been living under the surface for months, and it no longer feels like anger. It has been shaping decisions and relationships for months or even years

Upon asking if it is possible for kids to control their emotions, it is equally important to ask whether it is reasonable to expect it. As a therapist who has worked with children five years old and older, I will answer yes to both questions. Yes, it is possible for kids to control their emotions. And yes, it is reasonable to expect a child five years old to be able to control their emotions. However, defining what that control

Is overeating a struggle for you? Many of us face this struggle daily in our abundant culture, where food is tempting and readily available. However, the Bible can help you have better health by reminding you to curb your overeating habits. When you use specific verses of God’s Word to prepare yourself, you can fight back with confidence when you are tempted to overeat. Jesus used Scripture to fight temptation at a time when he was very hungry (Matt.

Have you ever wondered, “What is OCD and do I have it?” Perhaps thoughts like these sound familiar: “Did I turn the stove off before I left for work?” “I need to make sure the locks are secure one last time or something bad will happen to my family.” “My hands feel dirty even after five times washing.” “If I don’t follow through with [this compulsion], I may be responsible for a loved one’s death.” Do these or similar

Some relationships look fine on the surface, but something essential is missing on the inside. The conversations happen, and plans are made, but life keeps moving, and the emotional connection that should anchor it feels out of reach. It could be a partner, a parent, or an emotionally unavailable sibling, leaving a person questioning their worth, their perception, and their faith. The desire to be truly known and to matter to someone is not something to be considered prideful. It