Episode 37 -Emotions Are Clues: Why Your Feelings Matter More Than You Think with Melissa Crook
By Jessica Garrison
Do you ever feel out of control with your emotions? Or find yourself visibly upset over a small inconvenience? When we ignore our emotions, it affects us in the long run, and that’s why we’re here to remind you: Emotions Are Clues. Back with our Tuesday Empowerment episodes, Melissa Crook talks about how necessary our emotions are and why we should always be paying attention to them. There are so many times that we will feel strong emotions over something we deem small or stupid, but it isn’t at all. There is probably something more going on internally, and you’re experiencing these emotions to help you figure out the best way to move forward. When we push our emotions away or try to ignore them, it only delays the inevitable. Eventually, they make themselves known, even if it isn’t in the healthiest of ways.
Melissa has always said that there are no “good” or “bad” emotions; they are clues to what our bodies need. Sure, certain emotions are more enjoyable to experience, but they all matter nonetheless. If you neglect your emotions, they can manifest in physical ways. You could get a headache, have chest pains, or shallow breathing from emotions that haven’t been addressed yet. You could become frustrated easier or even start lashing out if you don’t listen to the clues that your body is giving you. Even with physical pain, if you ignore it, it’ll be displayed through your emotions. The little things will continue to add up until they are addressed or until you can no longer hold it in, left wondering why you’re “crying over spilled milk.”
Women especially have had a history of their feelings being dismissed. Sometimes they’re told they’re too emotional or have PMS, stereotypes that have only caused harm to women. Following emotional clues can lead to something major, and you have to trust yourself. Follow your instincts, take yourself seriously, and advocate for yourself because no one knows you better than you. It’s time to cast out the idea of good or bad emotions and just take them for what they are. Don’t dismiss the clues you’re getting through your emotions, and walk out as your most confident, authentic, healthiest self.
Ways To Engage: Start thinking about your emotions in a different way. Don’t categorize them into “good” or “bad,” and allow yourself to feel each emotion fully. Don’t push it away or try to ignore what your mind and body are telling you. You’re receiving these messages for a reason.
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