Metadata 1. Notes Number (for tracking): H2.4 2. Domain: 2 Emotional Wellness 3. Title: Recognizing and Acknowledging Our Emotions 4. Sub-title: A guide to self-validation 5. Content: (below) 6. Type: Video or TextBased 7. Keywords/Tags: #Mood, #Feeling, #Wellness, #New, #Depression, #Get-Started, #Recovery 8. Image File: ---- Back [[Emotional Wellness - Navigating Triggers for Recovery]] Domain: [[Domain - Emotion Wellness]] # Title: Recognizing and Acknowledging Our Emotions ![[Pasted image 20240504103643.png]] https://unsplash.com/photos/an-aerial-view-of-a-sandy-beach-and-a-body-of-water--o-cJHQf4Gg Validating your emotions means accepting them as real and important, a kind act towards yourself that acknowledges your true feelings. Whether you feel joy, sadness, anger, or fear, it's important to recognize these emotions as genuine and give them the attention they deserve. This helps you connect more deeply with yourself and improves your emotional health.Here are some simple steps to help you validate your emotions: 1. **Identify and Acknowledge the Emotion:** Notice and name what you're feeling, like happiness or frustration, without judging yourself. Remember, all feelings are a natural part of being human. 2. **Making Space for Your Emotions:** Your feelings are always valid, even if they don't seem to make sense. Be kind to yourself and accept that it's okay to experience a range of emotions. 3. **Avoid Seeking External Validation:** Support from others is great, but try to accept your feelings without always needing others' approval. 4. **Practice Self-Compassion:** Be as understanding and gentle with yourself as you would be with a friend in the same situation. It's okay to feel vulnerable. 5. **Journal or Reflect:** Writing down your feelings can help you understand them better. Reflect on similar past experiences and what you learned from them. By embracing your emotions, you empower yourself to handle life's challenges with more resilience and awareness. (Link to Journal App) - H2.3.1 [[Emotional Wellness - Coping Strategies]] - H2.3.3 [[Emotional Wellness - First Aid when feeling emotional]]