Don't criticize yourself for having a negative or unpleasant emotion. Get curious about it instead. Here's why, writes jwebbphd
What do you do when you have an unpleasant emotion that is bothering you throughout the day?
None of these strategies is effective or healthy, mostly because ignored, avoided, or escaped feelings don’t actually go away. They don’t get processed or understood, and you have no opportunity to learn what they have to teach you about yourself and your life. “I get this way every Saturday, I’m such a lazy person,” she thinks. “If any of my friends knew what I’m really like they probably wouldn’t want to hang out with me anymore. They’re probably all playing sports or at the gym or doing some fun activity while here I just sit.”
Inquiring within about why she might be feeling uneasy, empty, and alone today, Tia realizes that it’s been one month since her best friend and roommate, Carmen, moved out. They used to spend every Saturday morning together, going to the gym and getting smoothies.
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