We all know them: those intense feelings that overwhelm us, freeze us, or push us into conflict. Emotions themselves are not the problem — they are messages from within. But when we don’t learn how to work with them, they can become heavy and draining.
😣 Fear — The Alarm System
Fear tries to protect us, but in a mostly safe world it often goes off too early.
😡 Anger — The Energy Wave
Anger says: A boundary has been crossed. But if it erupts, it can harm relationships — and ourselves.
😞 Shame — The Retreat Response
Shame teaches social belonging — but it can make us shrink and believe we are “not enough.”
😔 Guilt — The Inner Judge
Guilt helps us take responsibility. Too much guilt keeps us stuck in the past.
😩 Overwhelm — The Stop Signal
When everything feels “too much,” our system tries to protect us from shutting down.
What to do? The first step is always this:
👉 Name your emotion!
Because once your inner world has a name, you gain the power to navigate it.
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