3 WAYS TO OWN YOUR FEELINGS

Kate shares her top tips for handling those difficult emotions

1 APPRECIATE THE GOOD TIMES

Try to be more flexible in your approach to your feelings. Allow yourself to savour positive emotions that arise – and equally consider any negative feelings you may have, to bring yourself an awareness of them.

2 ACCEPT YOURSELF

Validation is a way of communicating that you have accepted someone’s emotional experience, whether or not you agree with it. If validation is not received, it can lead to feelings of isolation, rejection and shame. Rather than seeking validation from others, seek it from yourself.

3 PRIORITISE YOUR MENTAL HEALTH

People often share how they’re improving their physical wellbeing, but we rarely see what others do to boost their mental health when feeling exhausted, sad or anxious. Mental health is as important as physical health, so treat yours with the same respect.