Emotional Wellness
Emotional wellness is being kind to yourself as you recognize and experience a wide range of emotions. Emotional wellness is also living well despite problems and living fully and finding the good in each day. Each person’s journey toward emotional wellness will be different, depending on his or her needs, lifestyle, and personal goals.
FREE SELF-COMPASSION EXERCISES
Healthy Signs of Emotional Wellness
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Having the ability to talk with someone about your emotional concerns and share your feelings with others,
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Saying "no" when you need to without feeling guilty,
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Feeling content most of the time,
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Feeling you have a strong support network (i.e. people in your life that care about you),
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Being able to relax, and
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Feeling good about who you are.
Do a emotional wellness self-check and ask yourself these questions.
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Do you see stress as something you can learn from or something to avoid?
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Are you aware of you bodily sensations, emotions, and behaviors when you are stressed?
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Do you allow yourself to experience emotions, just as they are?
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How do you care for yourself on a daily basis?
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Are you able to ask for help when you need it?
STEPS TO
Improve Emotional Wellness
Practice gratitude and being kind to others.
Take control of your physical health by eating better and staying active.
Develop a sense of meaning and purpose in your life.
*If feelings persist please seek a physician, mental health clinician or the crisis hotline.
