Emotions: Embracing being human
I finally made it to Inside Out 2. The cinema was packed (mainly with adults) - 9 weeks since its release.
I know that many thoughts have already been shared about the movie, but just wanted to add this:
The movie depicts a teenager that is going through change, is subjected to anxiety about an imagined future, speaks to herself harshly and is unable to connect with moments of joy, amidst all this.
Not a good place to be in .. and is probably an accurate representation of what many teenagers go through.
In the movie, all goes well in the end, but the important message remains:
🌱 There is no such thing as good or bad emotions.
🌱 Each emotion serves a purpose and is there to motivate action (e.g. anxiety about a work presentation allows you to put more effort into preparation).
🌱 Our ability to embrace all emotions (even the unpleasant ones) with awareness and gentle care has been shown to be the most supportive for our wellbeing and resilience.
I was never taught how to work with my emotions as a teenager .. and I’m certainly not alone in this. Many adults that join my courses express gratitude at finally learning vital emotion-regulating skills.
If you too would like to learn a sustainable set of self-regulating skills that can help you live life with more ease and fulfillment, do consider joining an upcoming 8-week courses.
