Emotional Wellness
I am in my body and feel the sensations that come up to guide me.
Emotional Wellness is understanding ourselves and embracing life’s challenges; it is acknowledging, accepting, and sharing feelings of anger, fear, sadness, distress, hope, joy and love.
There are no good or bad emotions. Waves of both positive and negative energy flow through our bodies, guiding our reactions to the world around us.
Emotions are internal communications, and with conscious awareness, we have the power to choose how we respond. These essential messages carry wisdom about our needs, fears, and truths. By understanding and embracing our emotions, we can gain valuable insights into ourselves and our relationships. It is important to acknowledge that both positive and negative emotions serve a purpose in our lives, as they provide us with opportunities for growth and self-reflection. By listening to these messages, we can cultivate a greater sense of emotional well-being.
For instance, when faced with a difficult situation, instead of judging or suppressing the way we feel, we can acknowledge our emotions, sit with them, validate them, and choose to respond in a more empowered way. By taking a deep breath and assessing our emotions, we can make better decisions and communicate more effectively with others. This can lead to better outcomes and stronger relationships in both personal and professional settings.
Emotional wellness plays a crucial role in our overall well-being and quality of life. It allows us to navigate difficult situations with greater ease and maintain positive relationships with others. By prioritizing emotional wellness and taking steps to cultivate it, we can lead happier, healthier, and more fulfilling lives.
“Before we talk about what emotions are, let’s talk about what they are not feelings. While they are often used interchangeably, they have distinct differences. Emotions are instinctive; they are subconscious reactions to physical experiences. Information from our environment gets processed through the nervous system and triggers an emotion.”
– It’s an Inside Job
