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In the last two weeks, I’ve been providing ways on how to care for yourself mentally and physically; this week I will touch on emotional care. As women, we have a lot of emotions and it is vital we take care of them to make sure we are living happy and healthy lives. Emotions can run wild and it is our job to tame them and care for them. There are many things one can do but I will speak on four ways on how to care for yourself emotionally.
Journal: to care for emotionally Well-being
Keeping a journal is important. Some may think having a journal is juvenile but in actuality, it is a form of self-care. Your journal is where you can document and analyze your thoughts and feelings. It is a safe place for you to release any emotion that is too heavy to carry around. You should try to write in your journal every day, that way you can keep a record. You can later use this to see what your triggers are so that way you can try to prevent yourself from the negative emotions you go through daily. Journal helps with keeping your emotions in check. This helps with developing healthy ways to deal with your emotions; creating emotional stability.
Be Aware of Your Emotions
DO NOT sweep your emotions under a rug! Deal with them! At the moment, figure out what it is that is bothering you or making you feel this way and then find peace within yourself. Now, I’m not saying this is easy and is going to happen right away but do not ignore your feelings, the more you start being aware of them, the more you realize what bothers you. Once you realize what it is that’s bothering you, you can figure out what to do to feel better. Sometimes we are feeling so moody and don’t even know why but if we just take the time to realize and understand where these emotions are coming from, it becomes a little easier to find healthy solutions and coping mechanisms to help deal with them. This is essential to taking care of your emotionally well-being.
“Free Hugs” is another way to care for your emotionally Well-being
It has been proven that giving and receiving hugs does wonders for the human species. It’s been proven that hugging can actually help calm the nervous system. It also lowers anxiety and stress. When you hug someone, your body releases oxytocin, which is a hormone that is associated with feeling good. Now how can you stay sad, angry, alone if you are constantly feeling good? Do yourself a favor and hug at least 3 people a day. If you can make it more than kudos to you!
Having Heart to Heart Conversations
This can be with anyone you love, trust, and or you know is a good listener. Someone who you can have deep, meaningful conversations with. Just like journaling, having these deep conversations is a way of expressing your feelings, being aware of your emotions, and also helping with healthy ways of coping with them. Instead of holding on to hurt, sadness, anger, and other low-frequency emotions, release them to someone who can help you analyze and work through them with you. It could be your significant other, friend, family or even a complete stranger on social media whom you can relate to. Not only are you taking care of yourself emotionally but you are helping someone else do the same.
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