Move through hard feelings instead of around them
Understand what sits behind anger, grief, envy and discomfort, and keep a few gentle tools ready for when they show up.
What you learn in Difficult Emotions
You learn why pushing feelings away can make them stronger, what often sits under anger and how grief moves back and forth. Later topics cover envy as a clue to what you want, naming feelings and building a personal emotional first aid kit.
Why Avoiding Hard Emotions Backfires
Anger Iceberg
Constructive vs Destructive Expression
Dual Process Model of Grief
Ambiguous Loss
Envy Deconstruction
Naming Emotions: Affect Labeling
Expressive Writing
Sitting with Discomfort
Your Emotional First Aid Kit
Learn it, check it, then try it
Each topic follows the same three steps, so what you learn ends up in your day.
- LessonOne useful idea, explained in a few short screens
- QuizA few questions to check what stuck
- PracticeA small step to try in your own day
Example: the Naming Emotions: Affect Labeling topic ends with a practice called Name a Feeling.
Questions, answered
See all FAQsIs LeWell for people going through a crisis?
No. LeWell teaches everyday emotional skills and is not crisis support or therapy. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, contact local emergency services or a crisis line now.
Do I have to write about my feelings?
No. Expressive writing is one optional practice. Others ask you to name a feeling or ride the wave of an emotion without acting on it.
Is LeWell free?
LeWell is free to download. Access to content and any purchase options can vary by account. The app shows the price and renewal terms before you buy.
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