Back [[Essential Content - The Journey of Self-Discovery in Mental Health]] Metadata 1. Notes Number (for tracking): H2.1 2. Domain: 2 Emotional Wellness 3. Title: Introducing emotional self-awareness 4. Sub-title: Master your emotions for a calmer, more fulfilling life 5. Content: (below) 6. Type: Video or TextBased 7. Keywords/Tags: #Mood, #Feeling, #Wellness, #New, #Depression, #Get-Started, #Recovery 8. Image File: ---- # Title: Introducing emotional self-awareness ![[Pasted image 20240504103448.png]] https://unsplash.com/photos/a-view-of-the-ocean-from-a-boat-gZZ8_YlonXw The first step on the path to emotional wellness is the ability to recognize our emotions, much like identifying different colors on a palette. This involves tuning into our inner experiences and acknowledging the range of feelings that arise within us—whether it's joy, sadness, anger, or fear. ## What is emotional Self-awareness? Emotional self-awareness is understanding and recognizing our own feelings and emotions as they happen. It involves being aware of what we're feeling, why we're feeling it, and how it affects us. This awareness helps us make better choices in responding to situations, navigating relationships, and taking care of ourselves emotionally. It's like having a mirror that reflects our inner world, allowing us to see ourselves more clearly and understand the reasons behind our emotions. ## Why is monitoring our mood helpful? Occasionally, we may experience moments of being overwhelmed or emotionally exhausted. These instances often result in strong feelings surfacing. By mastering techniques to handle these emotions, we enhance our ability to maintain our own mental health. Consequently, we become better equipped to provide support to our dear ones and tackle any obstacles that may arise in the future. (Cite: [MindSG (healthhub.sg)](https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/mindsg/caring-for-ourselves/managing-our-emotions-adults#home)) Regularly monitoring your emotions increases your emotional self-awareness (Cite: Kauer, S., Reid, S. M., Crooke, A. H. D., Khor, A. S., Hearps, S., Jorm, A. F., Sanci, L., & Patton, G. C. (2012, June 25). _Self-monitoring Using Mobile Phones in the Early Stages of Adolescent Depression: Randomized Controlled Trial_. JMIR. Journal of Medical Internet Research/Journal of Medical Internet Research. https://doi.org/10.2196/jmir.1858). Consider using the built-in mood logger in this app to begin mood logging. (Link to Mood EMA Logger) Explore the following resources. - [[External Site - Managing our Emotions]] - [[External Site - How to use a mood tracker]] - [[External Site - Mood Tracking Offers a Deeper Insight into Our Emotional Well-being ]] - [[External Site - Youtuber experiment with mood tracking]]