Emotional Management: Boosting our happiness by managing emotions
Some facts that you should remember...
Emotions are a normal part of life
- All emotions are valid, and there are no ‘bad’ emotions to avoid It’s healthy to express our emotions, but sometimes they can overwhelm us
- Sometimes, our emotions are telling us what our body and mind need!
Why manage our emotions
- Understand where our emotions are coming from
- Learn more about our values
- Listen to our hidden wants and needs
- Protect ourselves and others from potential harm
How to manage emotions
- Practise deep breathing
- Write or draw in a journal
- Challenge irrational or negative thoughts
Please remember…
- Life can be unpredictable, and events can make us happy, sad, frustrated, angry etc.
- While we can’t control every outcome, we can try to manage our emotions
- Understanding where our emotions come from improves our communication skills when we may need help from others or talk about our struggles
