Totum Table: Mastering Your Inner Symphony – The Art of Emotional Self-Management

Welcome back to the Totum Table, my friends! Pull up a chair, grab your favorite warm drink, and let’s settle in for a nourishing conversation about something truly fundamental to our emotional well-being: Emotional Self-Management.

Last week, we dipped our toes into the vast ocean of Emotional Intelligence, acknowledging the crucial role of Self-Awareness – truly knowing what’s stirring in our hearts and minds. This week, we’re moving from awareness to action. Think of it this way: self-awareness is knowing the instruments in your emotional orchestra; self-management is learning to conduct them, creating a harmonious and purposeful symphony rather than a cacophony.

At the Totum Table, we define emotional self-management as your ability to regulate your emotions, control impulses, and adapt to changing circumstances with a positive and proactive mindset. It’s not about suppressing emotions—a common misconception—but about intelligently responding to them. It’s the difference between feeling a surge of anger and throwing your phone, versus feeling that surge, pausing, and choosing a more constructive response.

Katheryn BrauckmannOctober 7, 2025Totum Cousneling and Consulting Services LLC#TotumCounseling, #TotumTable, #TotumThoughts, #Pullupachair, #MindHeartGut, #WholeSelf, #EmotionalWellbeing, #MentalHealth, #MentalHealthMatters, #MentalWellness, #Therapist, #Therapy, #Counseling, #SocialWork, #LCSW, #ClinicalSocialWorkComment

Totum Table: The Whole-Self Power of Emotional Intelligence

Welcome to the Totum Table! This weekly series nourishes your Mind, Heart, and Guts (intuition) for comprehensive emotional well-being. This week, we focus on Emotional Intelligence —the compass for living authentically. Emotional Intelligence helps you manage stress, connect better, and overcome conflict.

We use our Totum Framework for practical growth:

MIND (Self-Awareness): Use Emotion Tracking to know your triggers.
HEART (Social Awareness): Practice Intentional Listening to connect with others.
GUT (Self-Management): Master your responses with the 5-Second Pause.

Emotional Intelligence is about honesty and choice. For personalized support, contact Totum Counseling and take the next step in your journey!

Katheryn BrauckmannSeptember 30, 2025Totum Counseling and Consulting Services LLC#TotumCounseling, #TotumTable, #TotumThoughts, #Pullupachair, #MindHeartGut, #WholeSelf, #EmotionalWellbeing, #MentalHealth, #MentalHealthMatters, #MentalWellness, #Therapist, #Therapy, #Counseling, #SocialWork, #LCSW, #ClinicalSocialWorkComment

Emotions: Beyond the Surface

Unpack the power of emotions with this Totum Thoughts. Discover how to connect with your feelings using your mind for observation, heart for compassion, and guts for intuition. Learn actionable wisdom to navigate your emotional landscape, turning feelings from a problem into a guide for a more authentic, whole life.

Katheryn BrauckmannSeptember 23, 2025Totum Counseling and Consulting Services LLC#TotumCounseling, #TotumTable, #TotumThoughts, #Pullupachair, #MindHeartGut, #WholeSelf, #EmotionalWellbeing, #MentalHealth, #MentalHealthMatters, #MentalWellness, #Therapist, #Therapy, #Counseling, #SocialWork, #LCSW, #ClinicalSocialWorkComment

Finding Your Center: A Journey of Self-Connection

In our fast-paced world, it's easy to feel disconnected. At Totum, we believe true well-being comes from reconnecting with your mind, heart, and gut.

When these three are in harmony, you can live with clarity and integrity. This isn't just about reacting to life; it's about co-creating it from a place of wholeness.

If you’re ready to begin this profound journey of self-connection, Totum Counseling is here to support you. We can help you find your center and live a more connected life.

Katheryn BrauckmannSeptember 16, 2025Totum Counseling and Consulting Services LLC#TotumCounseling, #TotumTable, #TotumThoughts, #Pullupachair, #MindHeartGut, #WholeSelf, #EmotionalWellbeing, #MentalHealth, #MentalHealthMatters, #MentalWellness, #Therapist, #Therapy, #Counseling, #SocialWork, #LCSW, #ClinicalSocialWorkComment

Self-alignment: Bringing Your Mind, Heart, and Gut into Harmony

Have you ever felt like you're just going through the motions, doing what you "should" instead of what you truly want to? Self-alignment is the practice of harmonizing your actions with your true self—bringing your mind, heart, and gut into a single, cohesive unit.

Your mind holds your thoughts. Your heart holds your emotions and values. Your gut is the source of your intuition. When these three are in sync, you feel a powerful sense of clarity.

Katheryn BrauckmannSeptember 9, 2025Totum Counseling and Consulting Services LLC#TotumCounseling, #TotumTable, #TotumThoughts, #Pullupachair, #MindHeartGut, #WholeSelf, #EmotionalWellbeing, #MentalHealth, #MentalHealthMatters, #MentalWellness, #Therapist, #Therapy, #Counseling, #SocialWork, #LCSW, #ClinicalSocialWorkComment

Totum TalkS: Self-Compassion: Can You Be Your Own Friend?

Self-awareness is the key that opens the door to your inner world. But once you step inside, self-compassion is the gentle light that helps you look around with kindness instead of judgment. The journey to self-compassion starts with one small question: Can I be my own friend today?

Katheryn BrauckmannAugust 22, 2025totum counseling and consulting services llc#TotumCounseling, #TotumTable, #TotumThoughts, #Pullupachair, #MindHeartGut, #WholeSelf, #EmotionalWellbeing, #MentalHealth, #MentalHealthMatters, #MentalWellness, #Therapist, #Therapy, #Counseling, #SocialWork, #LCSW, #ClinicalSocialWorkComment

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