Learn how to let go of painful emotions
Start by becoming more aware of your thoughts and feelings so you can accept and embrace them. Then eliminate judgement by stopping yourself from labeling your feelings as good or bad and accepting them just as they are.
Source: Veterinary Practice, Link. “Holding on to distressing and painful emotions disempowers you. Letting go of them, if that’s what you choose, relieves the stress and burden on you to feel responsible for everything, especially those things that you cannot change.” ~ Laura Woodward, veterinary surgeon at Village Vet Hampstead, based in the UK.
INSIGHTS: This is a good article to share around the office since painful thoughts impact many people. There’s also a great section on dealing with anxiety, which requires a different approach to “letting go.”