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Emotional Awareness
Emotional Awareness
The ability to notice what emotions you are feeling in the moment. It's the first step in emotional regulation.
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Emotional awareness is the ability to accurately notice and name the emotions you are currently experiencing.
It's about moving from 'I just feel bad right now' to 'I am feeling disappointed right now.' Research shows that simply labeling an emotion can reduce its intensity.
Try building a habit of asking yourself a few times a day, 'What am I feeling right now?' — Mindy is here to help you practice this.
💡 Real-Life Example
'Feeling a tightness in my chest, and figuring out whether that's anxiety or sadness' — that's emotional awareness.
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