We will address these 6 questions about emotional health.
Seems pretty fundamental, right? Maybe. But everyone starts their emotional health care journey somewhere, and if you are starting yours here, WELCOME!
In this day and age, there are heaps and heaps of information and it can be overwhelming to know where to start if you are in fact at the beginning of your journey.
Our aim is to briefly outline these fundamentals and hopefully give you some insightful gems – something that will fuel your desire for emotional growth.
What is it?
Simply put, here are a few examples of emotions:
- Happiness
- Sadness
- Fear
- Excitement
- Disgust
- Surprise
And the definition of health is the state of being free from illness or injury.
So when we speak of emotional health, our aim is for our emotions to be in good working condition. If you feel your emotional health could use a check-up, we are happy to assist!
Please read here to see how our emotional health can be assisted with the help of Perception Repatterning.
Who Can Benefit?
In a word, anyone! Old, young, male, female, introvert, extrovert, and the list goes on. Everyone has emotions, so everyone is a candidate for an emotional health check.
Some may have been raised with the idea that only ‘sick’ people need emotional help or they may fear opening their own personal Pandora’s box.
But think of it this way – if the only people who went to see a medical doctor were those having a heart attack or those who were in a horrible accident, what would the death toll be like? People who get wellness checkups increase their chances of survival and a better quality of life. Having an emotional wellness check can lead to a richer, fuller life.
We are never too old or too young to pay attention to and take care of our emotional health!
Why Is Growth Important?
For the same reason that growth is important for a 5-year-old. If a 5-year-old stops growing but keeps aging, we call this a disorder or a disease. Growth is expected and encouraged physically, but sometimes emotional growth does not come with the same expectations. However, our overall health depends on our emotional growth.
Our relationships in life are affected by our emotional growth or lack thereof.
And our own personal happiness can be linked back to our emotional growth.
There are many other benefits that come with giving attention to your emotional health. So be kind to yourself, show yourself some love, and give attention to your emotional health!
Where to Begin?
We have found that the best place to begin is right where you are. What is going on in your life today, this week, or this year? After all, whatever is going on with your right now is of concern to you right now. Especially if you are just starting on your emotional health care journey, beginning with now can help you to build confidence in the process of perception repatterning or help to build trust in the one who can aid you through this process.
Here is an example: Let’s say you have some deep-seated anger issues, but this week you were laid off from your job or had a falling out with a friend. What is the subject you will be consumed with? What will be occupying your thoughts? These current challenges can be addressed and in the process, you may find that your work on current issues can actually begin to alleviate some older issues.
When Is the Best Time to Give Attention to This?
Our thought might be that we need to have the perfect time in life to start addressing our emotional needs. While that is a lovely idea, if we wait for the ‘perfect’ moment or day or week, it’s likely never to happen. But think of it like this, not everything concerning our emotional health needs to be a deep dive. We don’t have to start with the worst thing that has ever happened to us. In fact, when most begin their emotional health care journey, their brain doesn’t allow them immediately to go to the center of the worst thing they have ever experienced.
The beginning of giving attention to your emotional health could be as simple as reading a well-chosen article or talking to a friend about where to begin.
How Might You Start?
Anytime we would like to accomplish something, it benefits us to have a goal in mind. So what is your goal regarding your emotional health?
Do you want general information about how to start this journey?
Would you like to understand a particular irrational response of yours?
Are you looking to be more optimistic?
Pick one goal and write it down. Make sure your goal is clear and positive. If we are prone to think in negative terms, this might take a few minutes, but work at it until your goal reads completely positive. For instance, your goal is, ‘I don’t want to be so sad.’ Rephrase it to, ‘I would like to find more happiness in my daily life’.
Once you have your goal in mind, start with small steps:
- Tell a trusted friend about your goal.
- Have a conversation about it.
- Do research on the subject of your goal.
- If you are looking for a counselor or therapist, write out some questions you would like to ask them and interview them. Many are willing to give you a little time in order to see if they are the right fit for you. Don’t hesitate to interview a few to find the one that you feel most comfortable with. Remember, this is YOUR journey.
