Emotional Issues?

Emotional Issues?

Emotional Issues?  Well, most of us hear the term EMOTIONALLY STRONG and then we would assume that it means the ability to ignore your EMOTIONS or NOT feel them.  But studies are flagging that down as utterly wrong because EMOTIONAL STRENGTH is NOT about getting rid of difficult feelings but instead, it means we know HOW to respond to them in a healthy way📗📙📘

So HOW?  Let's be EMOTIONALLY strong in the face of anxiety by learning to accept our anxious thoughts and feelings rather than constantly running away from them.  Let's be EMOTIONALLY strong when we're grieving because it means we're willing to feel that sadness and accept our loss instead of distracting ourselves from it.  Let's be EMOTIONALLY strong when we're angry because that validates our anger rather than denying it💵💷💴

BUT let's face it it's HARD WORK to cultivate a healthier relationship with our EMOTIONS, one that allows us to be resilient and strong in the face of painful feelings instead of being FRAGILE.  BUT yes that is possible though.  And the most effective way to do it is to build consistent habits that promote a more tolerant and accepting attitude to our feelings💎💎💎

So HOW really?  First, let's CONTROL OUR ATTENTION [and NOT our emotions].  Like anything painful, our automatic response to difficult EMOTIONS is to try and control them, usually in an attempt to escape them or 'FIX' them.  In many areas of our life, it is helpful and productive to exert control over our problems. BUT here's the thing.  EMOTIONS are NOT under our direct control.  Reality is, there are ridiculous experiments to run because you DON'T have a 'HAPPINESS DIAL' you can just adjust at will❗❗❗

Frankly, if ever we try to CONTROL things we DON'T have CONTROL over, like your FEELINGS, you'll only create more pain and suffering for yourself in the long run.  Without pressuring ourselves, let us start to take CONTROL over our ATTENTION and what to FOCUS on.  Emotional issues CAN'T linger and pester you forever❎❎❎