Health is Wealth

Last time, we talked about how feeling 'bad' can actually be GOOD for us. If you need a refresher, take a look here. Feeling our emotions can be challenging, especially in intense moments. We might, for example, feel anxious because we are worried about the results of a test. We might be angry because we have a coworker who is trying to outshine us. We could be frustrated and hopeless because nothing seems to be going right at the present moment. How on earth can these emotions be useful? What can we gleam from these moments and feelings? Let's start with feelings in general. Feelings tell you that you are human. You are a living being, capable of emotions! The feelings may not always be comfortable or fully appropriate to the situation, but you should not judge yourself for the way you feel. Rather, take time to explore how and why you are feeling that way. Why? When you observe your feelings and tolerate them, you are practicing distress tolerance and acceptanc