When you are aware of how you feel and what situations evoke disgust, you can make more authentic choices, practice self-care, and honor the wisdom of your emotions. According to Hilary Jacobs Hendel's book "It's Not Always Depression", disgust seeks release. Release can mean different things to different people. For me, the word release brings to mind “just let it go” and “get over it” which are two phrases that have felt dismissive. Over time, I’ve realized that I can let go and get over things when there is action taken along with the release. So, release now means letting go of the intense emotions (most often through breathing) so that I can see more clearly what change (if any) might need to come next.
I tend to get anger and disgust confused in my mind, but there’s definitely a difference in my body. And I can see how they need different nourishment. For me, anger needs a reduction in movement and disgust needs an increase in movement. When I’m feeling the ick in my gut, I choose to breathe, briefly vent to a friend, and/or journal. By tracking your disgust, it's possible to gain deeper insights into what brings judgement. It takes presence, patience, and practice to honor and nurture your emotions. Take your time and remember that caring for your emotions with compassion is deep self-care! If you'd like more emotion education, check out:
If you'd like guidance on honoring your disgust, I have created an Disgust Journal, which is available for purchase on the Present to Beauty Etsy shop.
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When you are aware of how you feel and what situations evoke anger, you can make more authentic choices, practice self-care, and honor the wisdom of your emotions. According to Hilary Jacobs Hendel's book "It's Not Always Depression", anger seeks boundaries. Boundaries can mean different things to different people. For me, setting boundaries means making different choices for myself. A few years ago, I thought setting boundaries meant only communicating expectations. Both are needed, but now I have a better sense of what I can actually control...me. Finding ways to set boundaries that work for you has the potential to learn more from your anger.
For me, anger comes from my space being invaded. It comes from other’s demands. It comes from self-centered behavior. It comes from entitlement. By tracking your anger, it's possible to gain deeper insights into what brings irritation. It takes presence, patience, and practice to honor and nurture your emotions. Take your time and remember that caring for your emotions with compassion is deep self-care! If you'd like more emotion education, check out:
If you’d like more on boundaries, check out: Nedra Glover Tawwab’s Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself If you'd like guidance on honoring your anger, I have created an Anger Journal, which is available for purchase on the Present to Beauty Etsy shop.
When you are aware of how you feel and what situations evoke happiness, you can make more authentic choices, practice self-care, and honor the wisdom of your emotions. According to Hilary Jacobs Hendel's book "It's Not Always Depression", happiness seeks connection. Connection can mean different things to different people. For me, connection means feeling part of something bigger than myself. Finding ways to connect that work for you has the potential to enhance your happiness.
For me, happiness comes from witnessing unexpected moments of care and kindness. It comes from play. It comes from creativity. It comes from time with loved ones. It comes from time in nature. By tracking your happiness, it's possible to gain deeper insights into what brings you joy. It takes presence, patience, and practice to honor and nurture your emotions. Take your time and remember that caring for your emotions with compassion is deep self-care! If you'd like more emotion education, check out:
If you'd like guidance on honoring your happiness, I have created a Happiness Journal, which is available for purchase on the Present to Beauty Etsy shop.
The SEEN tool was created by combining practices I learned working in early childhood education, healing strategies I learned in therapy, and the wisdom I gained studying the work of Dr. Tracy Marks, Hilary Jacobs Hendel, and Brené Brown. What is SEEN? Of course it's an acronym, because that's what teachers do! Sense: What sensations are you feeling in your body? Emote: What emotions connect to those sensations? Express: What expression does your emotion need? Nourish: How will I get my emotional needs met? SEEN was first used during a mindful photography coaching session I facilitated in April 2021. The coachee wanted to use photography rituals to honor her emotions during a stressful time. The “SEEN” Emotion wheel was created to guide her in honoring the wisdom within her emotions and then create an image that nourished her spirit. When coaching, I like to do the same experiments as my coachees. Here are a couple of images I created using the SEEN structure.
Over time, I have learned how to both recognize and nurture my emotions with more grace and compassion. I have also learned how to both self-soothe and ask for help. When I notice certain sensations in my body or specific reactions to daily life, I pause and work through SEEN. It takes presence, patience, and practice to honor and nurture your emotions. Take your time and remember that caring for your emotions with compassion is deep self-care! If you'd like the deeper knowledge behind SEEN check out:
If you'd like guidance on honoring your emotions, I have created an Emotions Journal that builds on the SEEN concept, which is available for purchase on the Present to Beauty Etsy shop.
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