Embrace Your Emotions

Book excerpt: Develop a deeper understanding of your emotions and nurture your most precious relationships in this science-backed illustrated guided journal that includes 100 easy write-in exercises. Our emotions are a powerful part of us but, too often, we don't take time to listen to them. With this journal as your guide, plus advice from leading psychologists and researchers, you’ll discover how to pinpoint specific emotions and how they drive your thoughts and actions, manage big feelings in healthier ways, nurture close relationships, and cultivate authentic happiness. Inside you’ll find: The purpose of emotions and the benefits of becoming more aware of them Why we avoid our emotions and tools to identify obstacles in facing our emotions Ways to boost your emotional vocabulary, regulate overwhelming feelings, and take back control Practical strategies for acknowledging and processing difficult emotions such as anger, regret, or grief and for amplifying positive emotions like joy, awe, and gratitude How to manage emotions in close relationships and fearlessly live your best life With beautiful color illustrations and a soothing design, this guided journal offers plenty of space to gain wisdom and insight from the full range of your emotions so you can clarify your values and live your most authentic life.