Elizabeth Woods
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My name is Lizzy and I'm an author, elementary school teacher and an MFA creative writing student. I write emotion-filled fiction narratives for people who have no voice like trauma survivors. This is my website: elizabethwoodsauthor.com
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The Psychological Effects of Color
Have you ever thought about how you feel when looking at different colors? We are surrounded by color in different tones and textures. Buildings, parks, stores and people - all have color. The mall is bombarded by color to make us buy everything on offer. We think we don't notice the different nuances and ways that marketing has on our senses.
By Elizabeth Woods3 months ago in Humans
The Notion of Emotion
What are Emotions? Emotions are electrochemical signals that flow through our bodies in never ending movement. These signals get released from our brains in response to how we view our world. They are also produced in the body and flow back to the brain as a result of that feeling.
By Elizabeth Woods3 months ago in Humans
15 Things To Do When Facing Uncertainty
Hey, how are you doing today? Are you having a good day or a “not so great day?” Do you feel valued right now? In a world where everything is falling apart around us, it’s hard to feel valued. There are too many layoffs and new staff being hired that need training.
By Elizabeth Woods3 months ago in Humans
Seeking Inner Peace
How was your weekend? Did you have time to unwind and relax or was it full of projects and chores? For me, the weekend is a time to rest and spending quality time with family and friends. It’s also the only time that I have, when I prepare and get everything straightened out for a busy week ahead. Sort and put away the laundry from Saturday’s chores and set up the kit bags for the kids sports and clubs for the week. I organize my work schedule and update the family calendar on the fridge, including the dinner menu.
By Elizabeth Woods4 months ago in Humans
Complex PTSD - The Damage from Abuse and Trauma. Content Warning.
The Damage of Abuse Childhood abuse is one of the worst forms of torture that a person can endure. It feels like being in a war zone, imprisoned by cruel dictators and forced to live under their every will and command until the law "says" you are old enough to have your own life. I know this because I have lived in this particular "war zone" called child abuse.
By Elizabeth Woods4 months ago in Humans
It's in the Silence that I hear the Loudest Things
Imagine being in the office. It's late in the day and you are in a meeting that's dragged on for hours after lunch. The boss is presenting about budgets and project deadlines. It's boring and the presentation has dragged on. You know it's not going to work. The figures are all wrong and yet the room is listening in rapt attention.
By Elizabeth Woods4 months ago in Humans
10 Things to Boost Your Resilience to Keep Going
Life can get crazy sometimes, like a rollercoaster hurtling towards endless deadlines. One thing leads to another and before you know it, the day has gone, and you've forgotten the one thing that you had to do that day. Missed meetings or appointments. Late deadlines, and that computer glitch that made you lose half a day's work. There is always something going on at work and not everything ends well.
By Elizabeth Woods4 months ago in Humans
