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Feel Your Emotions

 

Feeling your emotions is one of the better habits to exercise every day. The Word of God tells us to "rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep" (Romans 12:15), and the goal of this habit is to be intentional every day with recognizing what you feel, why you feel that way, and what you will do about it. Determine what specifically you will do to feel your emotions (professional counseling is recommended), and use habit strategies and these examples to help you feel your emotions every day:​​​

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• Recognize negative feelings (these can lead to near occasions to bad habits:

  • Bored (also Lonely, Tired, Hungry)​

  • Angry (also Disappointed, Annoyed, Irritated, Vindictive)

  • Disgust (also Contempt, Loathing, Displeasure, Repulsed)

  • Anxious (also Fear, Uncertainty, Insecurity, Worry)

  • Stressed (also Overwhelmed, Shocked, Speechless, Baffled)

  • Sad (also Unworthy, Gloomy, Discouraged, Grief)

• ​Recognize positive feelings:

  • Joy (also Peace, Content, Happy, Ecstatic)

  • Anticipation (also Intrigued, Hopeful, Excited, Eager)

  • Trust (also Secure, Admiration, Assured, Confident)

• Practice gratitude for:

  • Adversity as a call to exercise​ better habits

  • Prosperity as a call to prepare for adversity

• Be encouraged by "I Am" affirmations.​

• Journal and/or talk with someone you trust about what you feel and why.

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