Understanding Oneself
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All emotions that we feel in a certain way is valid. However, sometimes we find it hard to process what we feel. In times like this, it is better to take a minute and relax before we decide on things. Avoiding negative feelings or pretending what we feel can do more harm on ourselves as well as the people that surrounds us. Problems can become more complex to overcome if we don’t try to understand what is the root cause on how we feel that way.
2 Timothy 1:7
For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love, and self-discipline.
Both positive and negative emotions are normal!!
We all have our fair shares of bad day and good days, and we don't have to dwell on your emotions or constantly talk about how you feel. But being aware on what we are feeling at the moment is important. Building emotional awareness is the first step in accepting ourselves and feelings as they happen
Make a habit of tuning in to how you feel in different situations throughout the day.
You might notice that you feel excited after making plans to go somewhere with a friend. Or that you feel nervous before an exam. You might be relaxed when listening to music, inspired by an art exhibit, or pleased when a friend gives you a compliment. Simply notice whatever emotion you feel, then name that emotion in your mind. It only takes a second to do this, but it's great practice. Notice that each emotion passes and makes room for the next experience.
Rate how strong the feeling is.
After you notice and name an emotion, take it a step further: Rate how strongly you feel the emotion on a scale of 1–10, with 1 being the mildest feeling and 10 the most intense.
Share your feelings with the people closest to you.
This is the best way to practice putting emotions into words, a skill that helps us feel closer to friends, boyfriends or girlfriends, parents, coaches — anyone. Make it a daily practice to share feelings with a friend or family member. You could share something that's quite personal or something that's simply an everyday emotion.