Aren't we being taught that don't showcase your emotions, and if you do so, you'll be considered a weaker personality in our society and won't meet up the expectations of people around or you might lose good opportunities to succeed in life.
Why is it that we are taught to suppress our emotions rather than expressing them? Don't you'll agree that expressing your heart out works? We feel relieved. Don't we? And, let me tell you, as there has been more push for gender equality in our society over the past few decades, i believe that women have even begun to take on this same belief as own, out of fear that being viewed as someone 'emotional' which might limit their career and opportunities to succeed. In that process of not being termed as an emotional fool, people try to hide their emotions. They pretend to be strong outside, whereas inside it's killing them. It's really not necessary to portray the stronger side of you each time, it's definitely okay to be hurt.
If we suppress our feelings and emotions, it will leave you disturbed. Emotion is nothing but an energy in motion which is free flowing. And instead of expressing them, if we suppress it, it will leave you out of balance. Basically, you're stopping and forcing the free-flowing energy, which ultimately lead to anger bursts and violence thereby disturbing your health.
I've realized that expressing the emotions instead of suppressing them is the key to live a happy and healthy life.
Take Action Challenge :
When was the last time you got angry that your head began to hurt and your stomach tensed up, yet you didn't allow yourself to express the anger or release it?
When was the last time you stifled the urge to cry, but pushed your feelings back down inside and forced yourself to move on with your day?
When was the last time you walked into a party and felt so excited that you wanted to squeal and dance around, but you controlled yourself for fear of looking foolish or out of control?
It's time to liberate yourself from the shackles of suppression and let yourself FEEL and EXPRESS your emotions in each and every moment ! Everyday for next week, when you feel the urge to cry, let yourself CRY and let it out.
When you feel a surge of joy and happiness, let yourself free and steal the dance stage, dance around like a maniac or express it in bliss.
When you feel angry or upset, find a pillow and hit it as hard as you can, or lock yourself in your car and scream at the top of your lungs. Let yourself express and release the anger so it no longer builds up! :)
Cheers!
Why is it that we are taught to suppress our emotions rather than expressing them? Don't you'll agree that expressing your heart out works? We feel relieved. Don't we? And, let me tell you, as there has been more push for gender equality in our society over the past few decades, i believe that women have even begun to take on this same belief as own, out of fear that being viewed as someone 'emotional' which might limit their career and opportunities to succeed. In that process of not being termed as an emotional fool, people try to hide their emotions. They pretend to be strong outside, whereas inside it's killing them. It's really not necessary to portray the stronger side of you each time, it's definitely okay to be hurt.
If we suppress our feelings and emotions, it will leave you disturbed. Emotion is nothing but an energy in motion which is free flowing. And instead of expressing them, if we suppress it, it will leave you out of balance. Basically, you're stopping and forcing the free-flowing energy, which ultimately lead to anger bursts and violence thereby disturbing your health.
I've realized that expressing the emotions instead of suppressing them is the key to live a happy and healthy life.
Take Action Challenge :
When was the last time you got angry that your head began to hurt and your stomach tensed up, yet you didn't allow yourself to express the anger or release it?
When was the last time you stifled the urge to cry, but pushed your feelings back down inside and forced yourself to move on with your day?
When was the last time you walked into a party and felt so excited that you wanted to squeal and dance around, but you controlled yourself for fear of looking foolish or out of control?
It's time to liberate yourself from the shackles of suppression and let yourself FEEL and EXPRESS your emotions in each and every moment ! Everyday for next week, when you feel the urge to cry, let yourself CRY and let it out.
When you feel a surge of joy and happiness, let yourself free and steal the dance stage, dance around like a maniac or express it in bliss.
When you feel angry or upset, find a pillow and hit it as hard as you can, or lock yourself in your car and scream at the top of your lungs. Let yourself express and release the anger so it no longer builds up! :)
Cheers!
