Emotions: The Key to Your Health

Emotions: They Hold the Keys to Our Physical and Mental Health

Happy as a lark! What do you envision when you hear that phrase? It is a phrase I grew up hearing, and I see a beautiful bird soaring and gliding, rotating through the air without a care in the world. Yes, happy as a lark!

Unfortunately, life can throw us for a loop. Sometimes it feels as if our whole world is crumbling around us; or around those we love. We may be harboring deep seeded “scars” of our youth, dealing with current realities beyond our control, or experiencing an overwhelming situation that creates stress. 

Did you know that even good life events may create stress? Yep! But, no matter how awful things feels at the moment, the negativities of good stress are short lived. This stress will eventually leave you with wonderful memories and perhaps personal growth. For example, the purchase of a first or new home will create stress. You will experience stress with deadlines, packing, the closing, and the physical move to name just a few things. But, when all is said and done, it is good. There is joy.

 So why do I write about this? As I was deciding on my college major, I always knew I wanted to be a clinical psychologist. I wanted to help others cope and come into complete alignment with the amazing person they were meant to be. I also recognized the direct impact emotional well-being has on physical and mental health; they are all intertwined. It is now widely accepted that our emotional state directly impacts our overall health. It is the key. Doctors believe that at least 85% of all diseases, as well as health and mental conditions are rooted in our emotional well-being. (Physical trauma and birth defects, account for most of the remaining 15%.)

 High levels of stress, anxiety, and negative emotions may weaken your immune system, wreak havoc with your digestive system, impact your cardiovascular system, and increase inflammation. What this means is that you would be more susceptible to: viral and bacterial infection, ulcers, irritable bowel, reflux, heart disease, high blood pressure, skin issues, and joint issues. This is just the short list.

 Your healthy emotional state can contribute to better mental health outcomes by reducing the risk of mental disorders like depression, anxiety, and substance abuse.

 Emotional well-being can significantly impact our lifestyle choices, including our eating habits, physical activity levels, and sleep patterns. When people are experiencing emotional distress, they may turn to unhealthy coping mechanisms such as overeating, excessive alcohol consumption, or a sedentary lifestyle. These behaviors can lead to weight gain, additional chronic health conditions, and a decline in overall well-being. Conversely, individuals with good emotional well-being are more likely to engage in healthy behaviors.

Now that you have seen a snapshot of how emotional health impacts all aspects of our physical and mental well-being, let’s discuss what you can do proactively for good emotional health.

 ·       Treat your emotional self, as you do your physical self and periodically have a checkup. This may be a simple as talking things out with a friend or seeking professional counseling. We all hold onto negative emotional baggage at times, and we don’t even know it. Releasing this baggage is key to your health. As a certified Emotional Release Coach, I am offering you a free, confidential consultation if you would like to take advantage of this opportunity. You may schedule a time with me. When scheduling reference “release.”

 ·       Practice Emotional Self Care – This may take the form of simply decompressing after a stressful event, meditating, or praying. You may find that you need to eliminate toxic emotional environments. Toxic environments could be a workplace that is stressful, relationships or people that only bring negativity into your life. Anything that brings sustained stress and negativity into your life hurts your emotional self-care. Also use your essential oils for your emotional health. They are an excellent tool. Click here for more information or to purchase CPTG essential oils.

 ·       Do things that bring you joy! This could be activities, hobbies, time with friends, or new relationships. Find a passion for something you love!

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Until next time,

Hugs and Health!