Understanding Emotions

Distance yourself- Realize that you are NOT your feelings. Emotions are passing events, like clouds moving across the sky. They don't define who you are.

Sitting with your feelings may feel extremely uncomfortable at first. May...

• Develop a thicker skin and don't internalize others' actions.
• Understand that people's opinions are a reflection of their own beliefs.
• Free yourself from needless suffering.
• Remember that other people's opinions are not facts.
• Don't let others' words cont...

• In a discussion, there can be ideas and stuff you didn’t know about.
• Try to understand an alternative viewpoint.
• Do not jump into conclusions.
• Emotions are not attacks.
• Ask for clarification in case things get out of control.