We all have emotions – both the good and the bad. They control us physically and psychologically. Emotions can control how we behave, act and think. For some the mere act of feeling can be scary and downright devastating, so we start to think it’s easier to suppress how we feel, instead of learning to express our emotions in healthy and sensible ways.
The truth is that stuffing feelings is not helpful and can be extremely harmful. The goal is not to wipe out your emotions, or to suppress them. The goal should be learning how to manage, process and convey them in healthy ways.
Communication is essential. Keeping your emotions bottled up will only lead to a meltdown later on. It can also lead to chronic diseases, such as heart disease, high blood pressure, and cholesterol.
Confronting whatever emotion, you may be feeling may be hard, but necessary to maintain your emotional and mental wellness, and overall contentment and happiness in life.
In order to be able to move forward, you must find a safe outlet for your emotions where you can express how you feel without fear of judgment or criticism. How you express your emotions is the defining factor in whether you’ll be accepted or shunned by others.
QUESTIONS TO REFLECT ON:
Thinking
- Do you reflect on why it is hard for you to express?
- Are you thinking about all the the things that help you express your feelings?
- Are you thinking about how you can further develop how to express your emotions?
Talk – New Language
- Are you actively expressing the how you feel?
- Do you speak of all the good and positive things that make you feel good and name the things that you like?
- Are you continuously telling yourself and reminding yourself to accept your feelings?
Behaviour
- Do you accept your emotions and own up to them fully?
- Do you try and focus on positive behaviours that help you with your emotions?
- Do you continuously learn more about how to understand and express your feelings and emotions ?
Relationships & Contribution
- Do you hold back when it comes to expressing your emotions to others?
- Are you willing to make sure that you always try to accept your emotions so that you can express them to your peers better?
