It's Okay To Not Be Okay (So Stop Apologizing for Your Feelings)

When we're all in our feels, our knee-jerk reaction tends to be something along the lines of OMG-I'm-so-sorry! — but not because we hurt someone else. We just think it's burdening, or inconsiderate, or somehow plain wrong to have feelings. Sound familiar? You're not alone. Humans tend to want to apologize for emotions, even though there's pretty much nothing more human than having feelings.

Feel Your Feelings

Yep. Hurt, loss, and anxiety are a (totally normal!) part of the human experience, especially in light of the past year. You don't need to suppress or ignore your feelings. And you certainly don't need to apologize for them!

If you're not okay, you deserve all the love, kindness, and compassion to get through the tough stuff. And getting that much-needed support won't be possible if you're suppressing your true feelings whenever someone notices.

So stop apologizing for your feelings! All too often, we think of emotions as something standing in the way of achieving our goals. You know, that familiar inner monologue telling you that you'd get your dream job or find the perfect relationship if you just weren't so sad, or mad, or — No. Stop. Your emotions are part of your truth. Processing and validating your very real feelings is an important step in your journey.

How To Process Your Feelings in a Healthy Way

Of course, learning to be unapologetic when you're not okay is easier said than done. Saying we're sorry for our emotions often comes just a naturally to us as feeling those emotions in the first place. So, here are some tips for learning to acknowledge, validate, and process your feelings instead of pushing them aside.

Understand Where Your Feelings Come From

Dealing with your feelings in a healthy way starts with understanding what triggers those emotions in the first place. This is not about totally avoiding anything that makes you feel emotional, but rather understanding why you feel the way you do so you can respond and practice self-care without getting too overwhelmed. Try a mindfulness activity like journaling to explore your feelings so you can start to track patterns over time.

Speak With Someone You Trust

Whether you need help pinpointing emotional triggers or you're looking for guidance about what to do when you're feeling "all the feelings" talking things out with someone you trust goes a long way. Speak to an intuitive Psychic Advisor when you need compassionate advice that takes your unique situation into account.

Practice Mindfulness

Instead of trying to avoid or critically control negative emotions, engage in mindful practices that allow you to acknowledge and process your feelings such as yoga or meditation. These practices can help you find ease and comfort during times of emotional distress. 

Fully sitting with your feelings can be scary, but with the right guidance, you can learn to acknowledge your feelings to yourself and others. Speak with a Psychic Advisor at PathFoward for personalized tips for processing your feelings.