There is a time for showing emotions -- and all emotions are okay to show because all emotions are okay.  Our emotions are a part of us. Last weekend was a big day of  taking pause, remembering, being angry, and perhaps, depending on your circumstances, protesting.  Friends and family of mine took part in the No Kings protests, and I thought of them and prayed for them from afar. For me it was a day of hope and anger and prayer.

One of the reactions to “YesterDay” could be anger and frustration because you feel hopeless or that justice has not been served. Another reaction could be fear: fear of friends, family (or yourself) getting arrested. Even tears could be a response: tears of hope and joy over the turnout or tears of remembrance for what once was, a kinder and gentler era. For me, I am frustrated, hopeful and sad all at once. I have shed a lot of tears of late.

Do you know that we can change the way we act when we focus on our thoughts and emotions in a different way?

We can tame our thoughts and emotions and live a meaning-filled life that is values-driven.

Not driven by other things that we do not choose.

Choose to live your life not to let your live drive you into burnout or worse.

Sometimes we are triggered. Stress and certain situations can trigger us. Sometimes the triggers come from childhood, or we want to protect ourselves.

This is where the infamous fight, flight, freeze or faun reactions come from.

Yesterday I watched a few triggered people react and , although it is not fun, it can help us learn about ourselves and do better next time.

I was also triggered and was able to keep calm and process it later with a safe person. For that I am grateful.

You also have triggers.

The question is: are you able to process your triggers and how do you do it?

The first step is personal awareness.

How can I manage my emotions?

Do my emotions have to do with resilience?

The short answer is yes. For better resilience, we need to manage our emotions better.

First we have to notice and name our emotions. With that awareness you are already half way there to better resilience.

KEEP AN EMOTION “Log Book”

When you take time to reflect on your emotions and experiences you grow.