01/26/2026
Mindful Monday: Emotions
When we start to feel overwhelmed with emotions it’s hard to shift from a reactive state to a calm state.
Trying to find the strategy that works for you can be a process. For some light exercise such as going for a walk can help. For some meditation and breathing will help the release. One of the first things is to pause and become aware of the emotions. Name what you are feeling. We feel what we feel. Feelings are not random. We are wired in a way that these feelings aid us in survival mode.
The next time you are feeling emotional and are looking for a reset use the STOP method
🪶 Stop and pause, become aware of the feelings and name them. Approach the feelings without shame as you are allowed to feel what you feel.
🪶 Take a few deep breaths. Focus on slow inhales and exhales,
🪶 Observe - notice the thoughts, feelings and sensations you feel after the deep breaths.
🪶Proceed- go about your next activity perhaps a little calmer or clearer.
Allow the “24 hour” rule with intense emotions. When we rethink intense emotional situations we relive the situation over and over. Give yourself the time you need. Find self-care activities that work for you.
The more we practice mindful strategies to more we strengthen our emotional resilience and the quicker we recover from daily emotional stressors 🙏