How Do We Process Negative Emotions?
Let's be honest for a while. Trauma is a normal part of life. It is estimated that over 70% of the population has suffered from at least one traumatic event in their lifetime. Trauma has been associated with war or sexual violence, but we can also have a traumatic reaction to losing a loved one, moving, or being in a car accident. Not every traumatic event stays in our bodies, there are ways we can heal from a traumatic event. In this post, we will introduce you to some tools that you can utilize to "feel" your feelings and deal with them in a healthy way.
Processing our feelings can feel like climbing Mount Everest. Some of my client's normal reactions to the idea of processing their emotions are “Who has time to do this?” “How do I even start?” Processing our emotions doesn't have to be this hard. You can process your emotions easily and feel so much lighter than you do right now.
You're probably looking for answers because something triggered you. But, how you feel right now is not just about the trigger. Your reaction was a cumulative effect of emotional issues you've been subconsciously dealing with for a while.
The Emotion Code explains it in a better way. Your emotions are trapped in your body. They are like energy pockets that are stuck in a variety of organs in your body. They tell your body that something's not okay. Depending upon what triggered them and for how long they have been trapped, they can cause physical pain, emotional unavailability, and even life-threatening diseases.
Here are some ways to process emotions.
There are quite a few ways for you to manage your feelings. But the first thing you need to do to process your emotions is to be compassionate and understand where you're coming from.
It's easy for us to empathize with others. Often, we are our own worst critics. Take some time to meditate, go deep into your heart, and figure out what's causing the pain in the first place.
Here are a few tools you can use to process your emotions.
1. Drawing/Painting/Doodling
Even if you are not the best artist in the world, draw something. Art is therapeutic because it gets our creative juices flowing. Creativity is not just about drawing a masterpiece. It helps us adjust to and cope with all the challenges life throws at us. It also is an excellent tool to release stress. Sometimes when we draw we can even draw our answers. Is a great way to place in a tangible area our deepest thoughts and desires.
2. Journaling
Journaling will help you figure out what's going on in your mind. It will help you get a better idea of what's causing the issue in the first place. You can also use specific prompts to address what concerns you and challenge the negative thoughts that hinder your progress.
3. Energy Healing
The Emotion Code often utilizes magnets to balance the energy in your governing meridian (from your forehead to the back of your head). It will help you feel lighter, more relaxed, and replenished. Balancing energy in your meridians will release the trapped emotions and fix the issue from the root cause.
4. Track your mood
You can use a journal or even mobile apps to track your mood. After a month or so, you will begin noticing patterns. Identify what triggers you and why. This will help you in understanding and processing the root cause of the issue.
Bottom Line
Your emotions are far more powerful than you realize. If they can affect your life for the worse, they can also empower you to make positive changes in yourself. Instead of allowing anger and sadness to overpower you, allow joy to empower you. Processing your emotions is not difficult. When you utilize the right tools and figure out the root cause of the issue, your path ahead becomes clear. You feel a sense of direction.
You are as strong as you need to be. You're as aligned as you ever can be. You may feel that your emotions are in your way. But, the truth is, your emotions can be just as empowering as they can be debilitating. Processing your feelings is not rocket science. It just needs some effort on your part. Hope you're ready to do the work and become a better version of yourself.
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