“Constructive wallowing” seems like an oxymoron. Constructive is a good thing, but wallowing is bad. Right?
But wait a minute; is it really so terrible to give ourselves a time-out to feel our feelings? Or is it possible that wallowing is an act of loving kindness, right when we need it most?
Our CHI FOR YOURSELF guest, Tina Gilbertson, says uncomfortable feelings like anger, despair and resentment don't go away just because we try to ignore them. She says a little constructive wallowing goes a long way when you want to let go of the past and move forward with a positive outlook and a light heart. Tina Gilbertson is the author of "Constructive Wallowing: How to Beat Bad Feelings by Letting Yourself Have Them."