THREAD: Do you emotionally edit?

How often do you or those close to you say 'I know I shouldn't feel this way' or 'I know I'm lucky compared to others' ?
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2/ Emotional editing is when you dismiss and block the emotion you are feeling because it's either too painful, you're too busy to process it or you feel you don't have the right to feel that way.

How many times have you heard 'you shouldn't feel that way?'
3/ What we learn in our society is not how to work with our emotions, but how to block and avoid them.

Thwarting emotions is not good for mental or physical health. It’s like pressing on the accelerator & brakes of your car at the same time creating an internal pressure cooker
4/ All emotions are valid. It's how we deal with them that's vital for our wellbeing.

The image below is useful when I'm coaching clients who are not used to acknowledging their emotions. Identification and acceptance can be a new but revolutionary experience.
5/ Following the RAIN method can have an impact not only on your mental and physical health but also with your closest relationships too.

If you'd like a complimentary 30 minute #coaching session to discuss some of the above, do get in touch.

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