Before 2024 is over...
What a year. That sentence holds so much weight. As I am writing this it is bringing up so many emotions and memories. The constant thought in my head "How did we make it?" Well, you did. Now sit with those feelings. How does it feel throughout your body? Is it emotional for you? Remember how it feels, recognize where on your body and why.
We carry so much of out emotions in our bodies and we may not take the time to release the feelings that carry weight. Think of something that made you feel some type of way. Does it feel heavy? If so, what have you done with that weight? Buried it? Suppressed it so you do not have to deal with the emotions? Therefore, it will always be there. Until you have made peace with it and released it you are carrying it around knowingly or unknowingly.
Here are a list of ways to help release those pent up emotions:
Journaling (writing, video, voice memo)
Talking to a trusted person
Now, it Is understandable that it can be challenging to explore navigating emotions. Even as a therapist who sees a therapist there are times I too do not want to talk about my heavy emotions. I remember to give myself grace and compassion. I try to remember what can I give myself after this session to help myself. It is scary to have your emotions exposed and to be vulnerable. Recognize that and do it while being scared.
Do all the things that make you feel better and that feeds your authenticity even if it is scary, do it. If you are scared of nervous to do some of the tools listed above ask yourself, why? Remember your feelings are valid but ask yourself will it help? If so, why not try it even though you may be scared or nervous.
Therefore, before 2024 is over sit with yourself (for some that may be hard or scary to do, do it while being scared) and think about your entire year. What have you learned? What will you change moving forward? What might you bring with you next year? What will you do even if you are scared to?
From T,
Mantra - Do it while being scared.
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