What Emotion Are You Hugging Today?

There’s always so much more happening beyond what we perceive as feelings.

'Wonuola Akintola

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The Shortform

Mar 28

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What we feel influences our decisions and behavior. A change in weather may result in varying responses from different people.

What influences our choices?

'Wonuola Akintola

Written by 'Wonuola Akintola

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The Shortform

Mental Health Speaker & Trainer- I write on life lessons and emotions

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