Why can't I let go of the past? The emotional baggage we carry

With Bonfire Night approaching, I've been thinking about all the things we carry around with us that we really don't need anymore.

And I'm not talking about the clutter in the garage or that …

Have you ever found yourself thinking you're not good enough?

Perhaps you don't feel worthy enough. Maybe you lack confidence, constantly question your decisions, or worry about what other people think of you.

You might find yourself comparing your life …

Have you ever had an entire argument with someone who wasn't even there?

Perhaps you're driving, taking a shower or making a cup of tea when you suddenly find yourself mentally rehearsing a conversation.

You imagine what the other person might say, how …

It's been a stressful morning.

The phone hasn't stopped ringing, you've got a list of things to do as long as your arm, and somebody has just added another job to it.

So what do you do?

If you're a smoker, you might decide it's time for a cigarette.

You …