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seven signs you're emotionally healthy
emotional health is complex and
multifaceted and like your IQ score
which is fairly stable anyone can become
more emotionally healthy therefore we're
not trying to cast a negative light on
emotionally unhealthy people almost
everyone's emotional health is a
constant work in progress
instead we're hoping to incite
self-reflection and higher awareness
about your personal struggles with
emotional health how emotionally healthy
would you deem yourself be critical and
honest with yourself as you watch this
video just don't beat yourself up over
it one you're in touch with emotions if
you can't identify your own emotions
then you won't be able to identify how
to manage them know how you feel
name it acknowledge it without becoming
overwhelmed that way if you were to get
upset with your partner you'd be able to
verbalize your feelings to your partner
appropriately to you rebound from
failure failure isn't an unavoidable
part of life it makes our goals seem out
of reach and our negative self-talk goes
off the hook emotionally healthy people
ignore the you can't do it gut reaction
and stop the negative self-talk instead
they look at what they're in control of
reevaluate the situation and put in more
effort this helps them to plan better
and try different approaches in the
future three you believe there's a
reason for everything the most
emotionally healthy people draw meaning
from the traumatic events that occur in
their lives in other words while they
are grieving they're also simultaneously
adapting and searching for ways to
recognize not only what they lost but
also what they can gain for you like
yourself learn to like yourself even in
the worst moments avoid the
self-criticism and negative thoughts
stop kicking yourself when you're
already down exercise self compassion
what would you say to a friend that was
dealing with whatever issue you're
facing be encouraging and supportive and
feel good about who you are learn to see
yourself through the eyes of the people
who truly love you fine
you see the big picture realize that
every action has a reaction as well as
consequences taking time to pause and
consider how your actions are going to
affect you in the present and future is
a telling sign of emotional health 6
you're resilient develop a realistic
plan or strategy that will carry you
through the inevitable hard times also
develop the right kind of self-talk the
kind that allows you to maintain a
positive view of yourself have
confidence in your inner strength and
abilities 7 you're a skilled
communicator learn to communicate
clearly but also listen with the intent
to hear and see the other side don't
simply rehearse what you're going to say
while the other person speaking when
disagreements arise focus on
problem-solving rather than
fault-finding if things don't go your
way be thoughtful when expressing your
feelings don't pout or throw a tantrum
while expecting the other person to
figure it out emotionally healthy people
form solid connections with family
members and friends during hard times
accept health and support from your
loved ones and listen with the intent to
genuinely understand the other side have
a willingness to learn and grow through
each experience in your life look for
opportunities for self-discovery and
maintain an optimistic outlook remember
the most important thing you can do for
your emotional health is show yourself
some compassion tenderly nurture your
feelings and needs make time to engage
in activities that you find relaxing
exercise on a regular basis when you're
physically and emotionally strong the
world becomes smaller and conkerball
you're gonna be happy said life but
first I'll make you strong what are some
of your strategies for coping with
life's hardships care to share please do
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