In this segment of Lifequakes, hosts Jessica Reyes and Patricia Wu explore how to navigate effectively handling your emotions. While everyone experiences moments of anger and frustration, letting your emotions boil over until a sudden outburst can put your relationships in harm’s way. Psychotherapist and yoga teacher Eryl McCaffrey joins us to provide advice on managing these anger issues.
Socially Conditioned Emotions
McCaffrey emphasizes the importance of acknowledging that men are socially conditioned to be a certain way when it comes to expressing emotions. While mental health awareness is more prevalent than ever before, many people still think or are expected to bottle up their emotions just because of their gender. The negativity and stigma surrounding men expressing themselves and being emotionally vulnerable need to be addressed, and true emotional healing can only be done in an environment where people feel comfortable doing so.
Don’t Bury Your Anger, Validate It
When people experience sudden outbursts of anger, they usually aren’t even aware of their anger before it’s too late. McCaffrey suggests people look at anger differently, that it isn’t a bad thing that needs to be avoided at all costs because it only becomes a problem when you try to avoid and sidestep your feelings. Face your feelings of anger or frustration head-on and validate them because they will only resurface more forcibly.
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