First of all, thank you so much for all of the positive support so far. I feel beyond grateful and overwhelmed with the love I have received!
This topic is one that sits near and dear to my heart. Ever since I can remember, I have had big giant emotions about all the things on both ends of the spectrum. My first kiss was followed by a dance party around my room and feeling like I was floating on cloud 9 for DAYS. On the other hand, if I have 12 million things on my to do list, it feels like I am about to be crushed by the weight of it.
For the longest time, I felt as though I was just being too sensitive, and that my reactions were the problem. The truth was that my perception was the problem. My big feelings are why I dive into my life with every ounce of my being and my big feelings are what make me…..me.
We live in this society that normalizes shoving our emotions down inside us so that we can continue on functioning in everyday life. If I had a dollar for every time that I heard someone say “I’m good” to the question, “How are you?”, I would be a billionaire.
GUT CHECK…..How many times do you think you respond to that question with “I’m good.”, when you really are not?
I want to clarify this….I am not suggesting that the next time someone asks “How are you?”, that you scream at the top of your lungs that you are angry. I like to try “I’m a bit frustrated, but I am going to figure it out.” That stops me from normalizing the idea of “good” while still maintaining a positive mindset.
Long story short….It is okay to NOT be okay. Let yourself feel that emotion whatever it may be.
Fear…..Love…..Tiredness……Hope……
Process it and then think about how you can turn around and make it a fantastic day anyway!
Thanks for reading friends! Until next time. 🙂
