Guide to Emotional Wellness

AREA |
THINK ABOUT... |
RESOURCES |
Feelings/Emotions |
•Do you allow yourself to be open to and acknowledge your feelings without judgment? • Have you found and developed safe relationships with people or groups where you can express your feelings and thoughts? • Do you see challenges as opportunities for growth? • Do you recognize your limitations and learn from your mistakes? • Are you taking responsibility for your actions? |
• Reflect each day on your emotions, what can they teach you, and how you can express them. • Consider using a journal to record feelings and thoughts. • Develop regular habits that help you process and deal with your feelings effectively so you move forward in fulfilling your emotional needs. • Find a place where you feel the most comfortable and go there when you feel a need for comfort, quiet space, or safety |
Self-Care |
•Have you joined support groups, or thought about starting one? • Do you write your thoughts in a journal, listen to music, or talk to family or friends when you are in need? • Have you tried yoga, breathing, or meditation to remain calm and centered? • Are you maintaining a daily routine? • Do you leave yourself plenty of time to get to work and other obligations? • Are you eating some meals without distractions, like checking your phone or watching TV? |
•Discover what you like to do best, and do it often. It will help keep your spirits and emotions up. • Find an outlet for physical activity, such as a sports league or a gym/fitness center. • Take some time to yourself regularly. • Identify resources that can help you with a sleep schedule or ideas for meal planning. • Practice positive self-affirmations. Develop a positive statement to repeat to yourself daily. When you change your thoughts, you can change your mood and attitude. |
Stress |
• Are you learning to manage stress in ways that work for your lifestyle? • Do you recognize stress triggers and appreciate that you are not your feelings? Feelings are fleeting and will pass. • Do you welcome and cultivate positive, empowering thoughts and emotions? |
•Take a step back when in a stressful situation. • Practice deep breathing or other relaxation techniques. • Try out different coping exercises or strategies when not in a stressful situation. When challenges arise, you will be better prepared to deal with them. • Practice finding positives (a silver lining) in something that you feel is negative. Support others in doing this, as well. |
Courtesy: Department of Health & Human Services - USA