Just as we need to look after our physical selves, we need to look after our emotional wellbeing, too.
That means taking care of who we are on the inside; getting to know ourselves and our needs.
Not looking after our emotional wellbeing affects our physical health too as it makes us more susceptible to illness.
Our emotions are powerful guides as to what we need in any given moment and when we develop our emotional wellbeing, we can connect to ourselves on a deeper level and honour what it is that we truly need.
One of the ways you can develop your emotional wellbeing is by checking in with yourself regularly. It is a valuable tool that helps you figure out exactly what each emotion is telling you that you need in any given moment.
With each emotion that comes up for you, take a step back and check in with yourself by asking the following questions:
What am I feeling now?
What is this feeling trying to tell me?
What do I need to do to support this feeling?
Here are some examples.
What am I feeling now? I am feeling overwhelmed.
What is this feeling trying to tell me? That I need to take some time out.
What do I need to do to support this feeling? I need to take a nap/get out into nature/catch up with a friend.
What am I feeling now? I am feeling sad.
What is this feeling trying to tell me? That I need comfort and care.
What do I need to do to support this feeling? I need to reach out to loved ones for some support.
When we embrace and honour all of our emotions, even on the days when it feels too much, we find the parts of ourselves that hold our greatest strengths.
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