{"id":5338,"date":"2019-08-08T20:32:32","date_gmt":"2019-08-09T00:32:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/monastere.ca\/non-classifiee\/how-to-identify-and-accept-our-emotions\/"},"modified":"2026-03-26T14:34:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T18:34:39","slug":"how-to-identify-and-accept-our-emotions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/monastere.ca\/en\/holistic-health\/how-to-identify-and-accept-our-emotions\/","title":{"rendered":"How to identify and accept our emotions?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Have you ever felt physically unwell after undergoing\none of life\u2019s big challenges, regardless of which kind? Physical and mental\nwellness go hand in hand, so it is natural to feel a certain discomfort in the\nabsence of a connection with your deepest emotions. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Your personal emotional adventure starts with\nidentifying, and then accepting your emotions. It\u2019s essential not to fight them,\nas they are intrinsic to the human experience and part of life\u2019s many flavours.\nIn fact, fighting these emotions generally only leads to exacerbating them. On\nthe contrary, it\u2019s important to own your emotions and cherish them, as they are\nprecious\u2014and what make us complex beings who are fundamentally sensitive. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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It\u2019s also important to know that society has a tendency\nto label certain emotions as \u201cnegative\u201d (such as anger, or sadness, for\nexample), despite them being completely normal, valid, and even useful to our\npersonal evolution. It is therefore crucial to change your view of these\nso-called \u201cnegative\u201d emotions, to accept them, stop judging them, and ensure to\nfollow them up with constructive actions. In fact, the emotions only become\nnegative if the actions that come from them are destructive, as opposed to\nconstructive. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Identifying your emotions often starts with an inner\nscan (also called body scan or emotional scan). Try it by taking the time to stop\nand reconnect with your body. You can do it at any time of the day; what\u2019s\nimportant is that your choice of location promotes calm and full consciousness.\nBreathing exercises can also help calm your spirit and enable you to reconnect\nwith what is essential. Start your scan by taking at least five deep breaths.\nInhale for five seconds, and then exhale for another five seconds. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Then, try to name your emotions. The following\nquestions can help you sort through your feelings:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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