The average person has 70,000 thoughts every day, and many of those thoughts trigger a corresponding emotion. No wonder so many of us often feel like we are controlled by our emotions. Our lives would be much improved if we controlled them. In this book, the author examines the gamut of feelings that human beings experience. She discusses the way the brain processes and stores memories and thoughts, and then, emotion by emotion, she explains how we can manage our reactions to those feelings. In doing so she gives the reader a toolbox for managing the way we react to the onslaught of feelings that can wreak havoc in our lives. In this book, the author blends the wisdom of the Bible with the latest psychological research and discusses: the four personality types and their influence on one's outlook; the impact of stress on physical and emotional health; the power of memories; the influence of words on emotions; anger and resentment; sadness, loss, and grief; fear; guilt and regret; the power of replacing reactions with pro-actions; the benefits of happiness. In "Living Beyond Your Feelings", Joyce gives you the tools to live beyond emotions, making proactive choices, and regain control of your life.

Part I. I want to do what is right, but I do what is wrong! -- Why am I so emotional? -- Tell someone how you feel -- Our secrets make us sick -- I wish I didn't feel this way -- Do you have a pulse? -- Emotional reactions -- Thoughts are fuel for feelings -- Words are fuel for emotions -- Can I control something for a change? / Part II. Anger -- Guilt -- Fear -- Handling loss -- Freedom from discouragement and depression -- Why is it so hard to forgive? -- How emotions affect our health -- Stress and emotions -- Good emotions.