A Nonjudgmental Attitude: The Lie of Positive and Negative Emotions: Process Your Emotions 2/30
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Many of us think of emotions as either "good"/"positive" or "bad"/"negative." But this view of emotions is inaccurate and unhelpful. In this video, you will learn how to stop judging your emotions and start describing them instead. This nonjudgmental attitude has been shown to help with anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns.
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This same thing would have costed 400 bucks to hear from my therapist. Thank you for your service to others.
Talk to yourself like you would a good friend - all emotions are normal and valid.
I was very repressed by strict overprotective parents, so much so that I’ve internalized a lot of anger & was always the human doormat, even now I feel a lot of guilt/shame & second guess my emotions, it led to poor decisions.
I really appreciate how relatable and real you are. You're such a treasure. Thank you.
"IDK we'll see" - my current motto
It's not for the first time that i realise that for my parents there were no "good" emtions. I got scolded both for crying too loud or laughing too loud. No emotions were good, apparently. No wonder I'm such an emotional cripple.
I love this series. Thank you so much for releasing it for free to the public. Know that you are helping tons of people, and leveling the playing field for those who may not be able to afford plenty of psych classes, but still want to learn for their personal health!
Instead of judging emotions... Describe them.
She's a gem, ain't she? Thanks for all you do ✌❤
The Buddha gave a very similar simile with a farmer who lost an ox. He remained calm and found the ox later at his favorite spot. Our expectations and fears about the future are powerful
I used to think I had high emotional intelligence till I saw a few of these videos.
"Thinking is difficult. That's why most people Judge" - Carl Jung. Thanks Emma this is very helpful!
"Many of us have been taught... to never make anyone else feel bad..."
I cannot believe this. I’ve been in and out of therapy since I was in jr high. (I’m 53 now) I am on meds for anxiety. I’m overwhelmed and can’t stop crying or be overly emotional without then. The world would literally feel like sand paper.
After ignoring myself for years, I’m slowly working through these videos. They are fantastic. Thank you!!
I could never see anger as a primary emotion. It generally comes out of vulnerability; hurt, fear, shame, disappointment... Identifying which of these preceded or precipitated the 'anger leaves you more options for dealing with it
I had a huge anxiety attack yesterday. I woke up today with a little fear. This video helped me process think of a response and make a positive response. Yes. I do not like feeling afraid but I am happy because it’s ok to feel that way! Now I am happy because instead of dwelling I can smile and move on!
I really appreciate this video! You did a great job at describing why it’s not helpful to classify unpleasant emotions as bad. Thanks for explaining why toxic positivity doesn’t work, and why we need to be honest with ourselves and be real with our emotions.
We should all come together ❤ for this Gem 💎 and send her some blessings and an abundance of love 💘
I am being as candid as possible, I am a black female who have been in therapy for a minute. All I have ever asked for was tools to handle the experiences and I have never been provided them. I am truly thankful and I have watched a few of your videos and I have been able to assess myself, name the feeling and I am learning a lot more. I truly appreciate you. I pray that God bless you and your family.