Emotions are personal and it would be a huge mistake for any human to leave their mental well-being in the hands of others; I do refer to it as a sacred duty that we must do by ourselves. Being in charge of my emotions starts with understanding how I feel from time to time and I pay proper attention to anything about my emotions.
If we look deeply, our emotions have psychological and physiological impacts on us, it is a crucial part of us as humans and even though they don't define us completely, they have a huge impact on a lot of things. Our relationship/interaction with people, the decisions we make and even our daily productivity can be influenced by our emotions which is why it's a part of every human that shouldn't be taken lightly.
Paying attention to my emotions has made me understand a lot about myself and it's easier for me to tell when I am not doing very well. Fortunately for humans, our emotions have a direct influence on our body system; Our body expression when sad is definitely different from when we are happy and even though others don't see, we know what's happening with us.
When it has to do with emotions, we might tend to hide it from everyone but not to ourselves. It's impossible for us not to know how we feel even though we choose not to speak about it.
Whenever I am not okay emotionally, my body is the first to show signs. I am always very tired and find it difficult to carry out simple tasks (physically & emotionally) that I do with ease on a normal day. The tiredness can escalate into something bigger and at this point, it's either I take a break or expose myself to a complete shutdown.
I don't wait until that happens but there are times I try to be stubborn and end up messing up myself. If you check through my page, you will discover that I have been barely active in the last 24 hours.
It all started with feeling very exhausted yesterday and I just had to take that rest or end up paying a bigger price. I woke up this morning and instead of doing my usual daily routine, I decided to do something different.
My day started with a walk and I was able to clear my mind in the process. Walking is considered a physical exercise but to me, it means more. Whenever I go for a morning walk, it helps me a lot emotionally but I always feel lazy about it.
I returned home to make breakfast for the family, ate a little and slept off while seeing a movie with my siblings. Upon waking, I felt better and didn't still get close to my phone until it was time for Hive learner's weekend hangout.
I was there till the end and switched to watching football after, I took a nap again in the evening and felt much better after. Helping myself emotionally can be as easy as this but sometimes, I need to do more that's why I don't usually don't wait until things get out of control before I do the needful.
To achieve optimal well-being, my practices are quite simple and it all begins with understanding my emotions. The same routine sometimes doesn't work for me always and there are days I have to make changes which wouldn't be possible if I don't understand my emotions. I have a flexible routine and it helps a lot, I easily replace whatever I don't need in a day with what's crucial for my well-being.
I have said a lot of times that I am a very emotional person and many things others see as ordinary can mess up my emotions. One of the reasons I don't watch the news often is to protect my emotions, seeing the terrible things happening globally easily gets into my head and to help myself, I keep my distance from the media when all they have to tell is the toxic and manipulative things happening out there.
Getting enough rest, simple exercises, interacting with people and doing the things I love helps a lot with maintaining my physical and mental health. These simple practices are done with ease and they don't in any way affect me negatively or have repercussions.
Achieving optimal well-being is an ongoing process that never ends, it's something that requires us to always be observant. It requires self-awareness, self-care, and the willingness to make adjustments when necessary because our body demands can change unexpectedly. By prioritizing our emotions and taking proactive steps to support our mental and physical health, we are on the right path to optimal well-being.
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