Courage Over Fear: Emotional Resilience
Imagine if you were not afraid of your emotions? If you had the confidence to know that no matter what emotion comes your way, you can face it. This is what Paula wants us to start practicing.
Last week, Paula encouraged us to strengthen our emotional endurance so that we can effectively navigate through challenging feelings and difficult conversations. This week Paula is talking about emotional resilience and courage. She explains to us why this is a game-changer for all of us.
Courage is the capacity to move forward despite discomfort. Without courage, individuals often resort to avoiding emotions as a coping mechanism. However, this approach signals to the brain that emotions are detrimental, even though they persist. Consequently, unresolved emotions manifest in different forms such as anxiety, depression, or anger.
Confronting emotions and facing them head-on, with the confidence that we can handle them, is liberating. Developing agility and trusting in our ability to address emotions requires practice and the cultivation of emotional resilience.
It begins with making a conscious decision to confront our emotions without fear. Emotions should not be feared; rather, they can serve as powerful tools. The next time someone labels you as emotional, express gratitude and explain that having the courage to face emotions is a gift, allowing you to live without fear of them.
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