18/06/2026
Following on from my post about stress and the impact on physical health.
It is it so important to sit with our emotions instead of pushing them away
Many of us were never taught how to be with difficult feelings. We distract ourselves, stay busy, tell ourselves to “get over it,” or try to think our way out of what we’re feeling.
But emotions don’t simply disappear because we ignore them.
When feelings such as sadness, anger, fear, grief, or overwhelm aren’t acknowledged, our bodies often continue to carry the stress associated with them. Over time, this can show up as tension, headaches, fatigue, poor sleep, digestive issues, anxiety, or a general sense of feeling disconnected from ourselves.
Taking a few moments to pause, breathe, notice what we’re feeling, name the feeling and allow the emotion to be there without judgment can be incredibly healing. Emotions are like messengers they have something to tell us. So ask your body what it needs.
When we listen, rather than resist, they often begin to move through us.
Letting go doesn’t mean suppressing or pretending we’re okay. It means acknowledging what is present, giving it space, learning from it, and allowing it to pass rather than holding onto it.
Our emotional wellbeing and physical wellbeing are deeply connected. The more we practice awareness and self-compassion, the more we support both our mind and body.
Feel it, Acknowledge it, Allow it, Release it, then ask your body what it needs now.
♥️
