Do you ever feel like your emotions control you, instead of the other way around?
You’re not alone. Many of us do this without realizing it. In fact, studies show that nearly 30% of people regularly try to suppress negative emotions to cope.
But here’s the reality: avoiding emotions can actually make anxiety and stress worse. When we lean into our emotions we start to build resilience. Sitting with our emotions, without judgment, helps us understand them better and lessens their hold over us.
🔸 3 Benefits of Sitting with Your Emotions 🔸
✅ Gaining Clarity
When you stop to really feel your emotions, you begin to understand what’s truly bothering you. This clarity can reveal insights into your triggers, helping you see what might need to change in your life.
✅ Building Resilience
Facing discomfort builds mental strength. Each time you sit with an emotion rather than avoiding it, you grow stronger and more capable of handling life’s challenges without getting overwhelmed.
✅ Reducing Anxiety
Avoiding emotions often makes them more intense. By acknowledging and accepting them, you can ease the stress and anxiety they cause, creating a calmer mind over time.
“What you resist, persists. What you embrace, dissolves.” – Carl Jung
Remember, emotions are part of the human experience. They don’t define you, but they’re here to guide you.
By learning to sit with your emotions, you’ll find yourself feeling more balanced, resilient and at peace.
Peter Zafirides, MD
Central Ohio Behavioral Medicine
Image Credit: Positive Psychology
Not Medical Advice / Educational Purposes Only
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