My Zombie Emotions
In My Zombie Emotions, young adults embark on an empowering journey to reclaim their emotional humanity. This book uniquely combines humor with practical insights, making complex emotional topics approachable and engaging. Often, emotions and feelings are used interchangeably, but understanding their differences is key to breaking free from a “zombie mode” of emotional numbness and reactivity.
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Through examples and explanations, readers discover how emotions are natural responses that signal important messages. Feelings are shaped by our thoughts and personal interpretations. By learning to distinguish between the two, teens gain clarity about their inner experiences. The book delves into how cognitive distortions—patterns of faulty thinking—warp perception, leaving us feeling overwhelmed or stuck.
Author Julie Kusma, MHE takes us through the spectrum of emotions, feelings, and reactions, explaining each in an incredibly easily accessible way and encouraging us to examine these to prevent us from transforming into emotional zombies.
This is the book I needed in my teenage years!
— Derek R. King
With practical tools and de-escalation techniques, My Zombie Emotions offers readers strategies to manage their emotions more effectively. From understanding personal triggers to reframing negative thought patterns, the book equips teens to handle life’s challenges with resilience and confidence. It also emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries, identifying dysfunctional behaviors, and practicing self-awareness to enhance relationships and overall well-being.
Above all, this guide teaches young readers how to observe emotions without being overwhelmed by them, creating space for calm and considered responses. Whether navigating stress, anger, or anxiety, My Zombie Emotions offers an invaluable toolkit for building emotional resilience, self-awareness, and authenticity. With this book, teens are empowered not just to cope but to thrive, reconnecting with what it means to be fully human in a world that often pushes us toward emotional detachment.
I can remember feeling like a zombie as a teenager trying to maneuver through classes, band practices, self-image problems, and anxiety that spilled over into group settings in class. My Zombie Emotions would have been a welcome tool for me. This book acts not only as an instructional tool but also as a workbook or mini journal. The stages of “zombification” can be dealt with effectively with this thoughtful book. Using humor to illustrate various emotions and feelings is a creative way to introduce coping strategies and ways to recognize when those strategies should be used. Adults and teens will benefit from this book in many ways.
— Jill Yoder, Editor
What My Zombie Emotions Will Do for You:
Each chapter empowers you with insights and tools to reclaim your emotional humanity, enabling you to navigate life with a balanced mind, an open heart, and an authentic self.
- Clarify Emotions vs. Feelings: Learn the key differences between emotions and feelings and why understanding both is essential.
- Identify Cognitive Distortions: Recognize common thought patterns that distort reality, causing unnecessary stress, anxiety, and negative self-beliefs.
- Develop De-escalation Skills: Acquire practical tools to calm yourself when emotions run high, enabling you to respond thoughtfully rather than react impulsively.
- Understand Emotional Triggers: Discover what triggers your emotions, allowing you to better manage reactions and build resilience.
- Set Healthy Boundaries: Learn to establish personal boundaries, helping you protect your emotional well-being and enhance your relationships.
- Address Dysfunctional Behaviors: Identify behaviors that may harm your self-esteem or relationships and replace them with healthier habits.
- Boost Self-Awareness: Improve your understanding of your own emotional landscape, increasing emotional intelligence and self-compassion.
- Gain Resilience and Confidence: Build the mental strength to handle life’s challenges with poise, reducing stress and increasing confidence.
- Reconnect with Your Authentic Self: Move beyond “zombie mode” to feel more present, engaged, and connected to yourself and others.
- Enhance Communication Skills: Develop effective ways to express your emotions clearly and constructively.
- Embrace Positive Emotions: Cultivate gratitude, mindfulness, and optimism to create a foundation for a happier, healthier life.
Ready to reclaim your humanity?
Dive into My Zombie Emotions and learn how to feel, understand, and truly live again!
For Younger Children
Monster Me ABCs provides a first introduction to emotions and feelings, along with tips for parents on managing their little ones when their inner monster emerges.
