You Asked, We Listened: Practices For Better Well-Being in 2021
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Emotions are a natural part of being human, but when they feel like a roller-coaster ride (see: all of 2020), they tend to quickly wear us down. When we’re overwhelmed by emotion, every area of our lives can be affected – and that can keep us from tackling our personal goals. For example, we know that many of you wish to take action and have a positive impact on the world. But, when asked what kept you from doing so, 58% of you cited feeling exhausted and overwhelmed.
Learning how to process and manage our emotions is an integral part of supporting well-being, and our survey showed us you’re already on the right track.
Practice: Research on emotional regulation suggests that creative activities can help us better manage our emotions. Diving into a new creative pursuit can be a therapeutic outlet for self-expression. It’s why we were happy to see that nearly a quarter of you already turn to journaling or writing to “refill your cup” when you’re feeling low, while 30% of you are connecting to creative or artistic outlets to support emotional well-being.
Looking to add a new creative pursuit to your wellness routine, but not sure where to start? Check out these suggestions for tapping into your creative side to get inspired.
Herbal Support: Incorporate herbs like Ashwagandha to help focus the mind and ease tension.
This article was originally published by mindbodygreen.com. Read the original article here.
