“Emotions influence every action we take. So the more we are aware of our feelings, the more we gain conscious control over our lives.” Jessica Moore
When we hear the term “emotional well-being” we often think of happiness, joy, contentment, and other positive emotions.
However, emotional wellness is so much more than that!
It is also about navigating stress, anger, grief, and other negative emotions. It also leads to a more radiant life.
Someone who is emotionally healthy is aware of their emotions and has the ability to cope with life’s ups and downs and as well we all know life is filled with them.
Psychology Today defines emotional well-being as “the ability to practice stress-management and relaxation techniques, be resilient, boost self-love, and generate the emotions that lead to good feelings.”
Learning to first be aware of our emotions, then gathering the tools to navigate life’s challenges, can make all the difference in creating a happy and healthy life.
So the great news is we actually have the power within us to make simple changes that can lead to richer and more satisfying lives,
Becoming Aware and Acknowledging Our Feelings
“It is important to acknowledge all your feelings and not beat yourself up for having them. Your feelings are not good or bad, they just are.” Iylanla Vanzant
The first step in improving our emotional well-being is to simply be aware of and acknowledge our feelings and emotions.
Women especially have a tendency to just “push through” whatever is going on in their lives without allowing themselves to truly feel or even acknowledge the emotions they may be experiencing.
How do we break this cycle?
One way to do this, according to Anger Management Coach, Dr. John Schinnerrer, is by “becoming more aware of when you’re angry or upset in the present moment then looking at the emotion in a nonjudgmental and curious way. So instead of beating yourself up, acknowledge how you are feeling and think about ways to cope.”</