Take a Moment for Yourself
When was the last time you let yourself enjoy some peace and quiet and pay attention to how you feel?
We oftenly push aside our emotions which are seem "negative". Yet these feelings contain important messages — they reveal what your heart needs in the present moment. Noticing them does not expose your weakness; it's a easy, profound way to understand yourself better in a deep level.
What Is Emotional Awareness?
Emotional awareness is not about controlling or correcting your negative feelings. It is about listening, acknowledging and allowing yourself to have space to every emotion that you have. Emotions aren't problems — they're the language of the inner world.
Why It Matters
1. Supports Your Mental Health
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Allow your to manage stress and anxiety in an easier way
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Reduces the negative impact of suppress the unwanted feelings
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Helps you recognize your needs and set up your own healthy boundaries
2. Enhances Relationships
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Enables calm, clear communication of your needs
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Increases empathy and understanding toward others
3. Enriches Daily Life
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Highlight your experience of joy, curiosity, and wonder
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Transforms ordinary moments into meaningful experiences
Common Misconceptions
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“Negative emotions are so bad.” False! Every emotion has its value and meaning.
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“I must fix all the unwanted feeling.” Not true. Sometimes simply feeling it is enough.
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“Shame isn’t allowed.” At La-bas, we honor even shame and discomfort.
How to Practice Emotional Awareness
Notice Your Emotions Daily
Take a few minutes to check in with yourself. What are you feeling right now?
No judgment. No fixing. Just noticing.
Connect With Your Body
Pay attention to how emotions manifest physically to your body (e.g., racing heartbeat, tight shoulders).
Allow Yourself to Feel
Let every emotion be present, even shame or discomfort. These feelings are natural and informative.
Create Small Rituals
Light a candle, savor a cup of tea, take a mindful walk or do a small session of meditation.
Final Thoughts
Emotional awareness isn’t about being perfect or fearless, it’s about exploring yourself better. At La-bas, we honor every emotion. Your curiosity, vulnerability, and even moments of shame, these are yours to experience, not anyone else’s expectations.
“Your emotions, your space. Every feeling matters.”
