YOUR SAFE HAVEN (SELF-HELP BOOK)

Taking Control of Your Emotions

Minsan sa sobrang busy natin sa mga responsibilidad araw-araw, nakakalimutan na nating kumustahin ang sarili natin. Kaya naman, please, don't fail to acknowledge your feelings. In truth, it is totally okay to feel anything you want to feel—valid ang galit, lungkot, selos, saya, o excitement mo. Huwag mong isipin na masamang tao ka dahil lang nakakaramdam ka ng "negative" emotions. Do not feel bad about feeling certain emotions, dahil natural na bahagi lang iyan ng pagiging tao at walang tama o maling pakiramdam.

Your emotions serve as a kind of outline or map to help you perceive life. Sila ang nagbibigay-kulay sa araw-araw mo at tumutulong sa iyong maunawaan ang mundo. Kapag pilit mong tinatago o kinikimkim ang mga ito, doon nagkakaproblema. Ignoring your emotions can lead to tension, worry, and even unfavorable physical effects. Kaya imbes na umiwas, try to understand what you're feeling rather than attempting to ignore it. Every emotion has something important to say to you. Kapag malungkot ka, baka mensahe iyon na kailangan mo munang mag-pause at mag-reflect. Kapag excited ka naman, baka ito na ang chance mo to try something new. Ang pagtanggap sa iyong emosyon ay nagpapalalim ng iyong self-awareness.

Kaya naman, take some time to pause and consider your feelings right now. Ano ba talaga ang nararamdaman mo? A wide variety of feelings are acceptable. At huwag mong kakalimutan na asking for a helping hand whenever you're in dire need shows strength, hindi kahinaan. Kung pakiramdam mo ay sobrang overwhelming na, reach out to a friend or a member of your family. You don't need to manage your emotions all by yourself.

Every day, you must take care of your emotional needs, dahil sa paggawa nito, mas nagiging magaling ka sa pag-solve ng mga problema at mas madali mong mahahanap ang inner peace. Treat your thoughts and feelings with the same kindness that you give to others. Your sentiments are substantial, at kapag pinakinggan mo sila, your life will be happier and more cheerful.

It's okay if you're having trouble feeling great right now. Feelings come and go—parang panahon na lumilipas din. By allowing yourself to feel, you develop a safe environment where you can be transparent with yourself. Bukod dito, mas nagiging matibay din ang koneksyon mo sa ibang tao kapag tapat ka sa nararamdaman mo. Sa gitna ng craziness ng mundo, huminto ka muna at i-process ang emosyon mo. At higit sa lahat, lagi mong itatak sa isip mo: your true color isn't defined by your emotions. Temporaryo lang ang nararamdaman mo, ngunit ang halaga mo bilang tao ay permanente.