by We are all human beings, and each of us faces many difficult situations in everyday life. Expressing our feelings is important in most situations. If we don’t do it, it’s like holding back gushing water from a dam. Ignoring our feelings is not good for our body and mind. Eventually, those feelings need to be released, and we have to learn to let them go. Only when we express ourselves can we live our lives as who we truly are. It is important to know how to express our feelings effectively.
There are different ways to express our feelings, and each individual is unique, so expressing feelings may be different for each person. Some ways to express feelings include:
- Talking to a good friend
- Crying out loud
- Writing in words, poem, or story
- Creating a painting or any art form
- Listening to music
- Meditating or praying
- Engaging in physical activities while thinking about it
Expressing feelings is important for our well-being. If we don’t express our feelings, some people may become workaholics, alcoholics, or depressed to avoid dealing with their emotions. Unexpressed feelings can lead to unexpected outcomes. This state can make us confused, stressed, and unhappy. It can ruin our relationships, careers, and most anything. It’s important to learn how to deal with all frustrations and disappointments. If we cannot do it alone, we should not hesitate to seek help.
I think out of all these ways, the best way is to talk about our feelings to a friend, or to ourselves is even better. While everything else expresses our feelings in an indirect way, when you talk, you hear yourself, and you think about everything as if it’s happening to someone else, it’s called helicopter skills, so you will see the situation from a different perspective.
Dan, Thank you for this great comment. Yes- that is right- how can I not mention it? 🙂 Talking to ourselves is very important and effective. “Helicopter skills”…very interesting!